Modernization
Learn more about government’s intention to modernize the museum to protect our historic holdings and provide better access to our collections.
Ways to Give
We value your support and generosity. Your support helps us care for our collection and fund exhibitions, learning programs and environmental research.
The Learning Portal
Join us for ever-changing activities that use our amazing collections and superb exhibitions as the starting point for fun family learning.
The Repatriation Handbook
This handbook, the first created by and for Indigenous peoples, provides practical information to help communities with the repatriation process
The Research Portal
Visit the Research Portal to learn how the Royal BC Museum's natural history, human history and archival collections inspire and inform our research
The Archives
Learn how the BC Archives provides access to records of enduring value to the province for public researchers, scholars and genealogists.
Discover the Natural History of British Columbia
The post stood on the grounds of Government House before being transferred to Thunderbird Park in 1941. In 1954, the pole was copied by the master carver Mungo Martin, assisted by his son David Martin and Henry Hunt (who was married to Martin’s adopted daughter).
