Modernization
Learn more about government’s intention to modernize the museum to protect our historic holdings and provide better access to our collections.
Effective Monday October 21st, the BC Archives will be open with partial service only (no staff on duty) on Mondays, 10am to 6pm. Researchers wishing to consult archival material on Mondays may contact us in advance to arrange for records to be placed in a locker. Please see guidance for “Locker Services”, under “Plan a Visit” on our website, or contact us at 250-387-1952 or access@royalbcmuseum.bc.ca
Effective Tuesday October 22nd, the BC Archives will be open with partial service only, during the lunch period 12 noon-1pm, Tuesday-Friday. There will be no staffed assistance or retrievals of archival material during the lunch hour period (12 noon to 1:00pm). For information on retrievals service, please see the “Retrievals” section under “Plan a Visit” on our website.