Modernization
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Drink, eat, meet and explore. Enjoy one-night-only themed events and activities for adults in one of our core galleries. Drinks and light fare available for additional purchase. Please note that these events are limited to designated galleries and are not museum-wide.
On November 22nd journey to some of BC's most extreme environments and marvel at what can survive in these hostile conditions. This event will take place in the Natural History gallery.
Scheduled Talks:
5:30pm Hydrothermal Vents (Heidi Gartner, Invertebrates Collections Manager)
6:00pm “Immortality” Through Reverse Development (Henry Choong, Curator of Invertebrates)
6:30pm The “Mammoth” Marmot (Lesley Kennes, Birds and Mammals Collections Manager)
Ongoing Activities:
Button Making
Climate Charades & Pictionary
Extreme Specimens
Adaptation Photo Station
Extreme Voting
Undersea Sketching
This is a 19+ only event. Valid photo ID is required for entry. To ensure the safety of our guests and museum collections alike, Security will conduct ID, bag and spot checks at the entrance. Prohibited items include any controlled substance, alcohol (not purchased at the event) and dangerous items. Any items not permitted at the event will be collected at the door prior to entry. The Royal BC Museum will not be responsible for any lost or stolen items.
The Royal BC Museum hosts events where everyone is responsible for maintaining space that is safe for all participants. Safer space means everyone at the event is free from all forms of oppression and anything that can harm or limit our well-being. This includes expressing opinions in a respectful manner and respectfully accepting others’ rights to do the same.
Security and Royal BC Museum staff reserve the right to refuse or revoke entry to guests. These decisions will be made to ensure the safety and security of other guests and the Royal BC Museum.