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Whether you are deeply in love or on the lookout for a little lust in the lead-up to Cupid’s favourite holiday, the Royal BC Museum’s adult-only event has you covered. Strike a pose with your bae in our photo booth, shake your tail feather to live music, show your love at our craft station, enjoy the nectar of the gods served up by Truffles, and more.
Check out our Facebook event for updates, photo galleries and to invite your friends.
#RBCMNight
19+ only. Valid ID required for entry.
Evening Schedule
8:00 pm | Doors open | |
8:00–10:00 pm | DJ Joshua James | Forest diorama, 2nd floor |
8:30 pm | Body paint artist begins | Train Station, 3rd floor |
8:30–9:15 pm | Dylan Stone, live music | Farm diorama, 3rd floor |
8:30–11:00 pm | Sex Talks | Wildlife Photographer of the Year, 2nd floor and Becoming BC gallery, 3rd floor |
9:00–9:45 pm | Sex Talks on Stage | Our Living Languages, 3rd floor |
9:15–9:45 pm | Dance lesson by Passion and Performance | First floor |
9:15–10:15 pm | The New Souls, live music | Old Town, 3rd floor |
9:45 – 10:15 pm | The Awesome Possums, live music | Our Living Languages, 3rd floor |
10:00–10:30 pm | Dance lesson by Passion and Performance | First floor |
10:00 pm – 12:00 am | DJ Wood | Forest diorama, 2nd floor |
10:15–11:00 pm | Fintan O’Brien, live music | Farm diorama, 3rd floor |
10:30 pm | Singles mingle | Wildlife Photographer of the Year, 2nd floor |
11:00 pm | Dance performance by Passion and Performance | Forest diorama, 2nd floor |
11:00 pm – 12:00 am | The Carlines, live music | Old Town, 3rd floor |
11:30 pm | Body paint artist complete | Train Station, 3rd floor |
11:30 pm | Last Call | |
12:00 am | Event Ends |
Ongoing
Bespoke Blossom selfie station | First floor |
Photo booth | Climate Change gallery, 2nd floor |
Love games | Delta diorama, Ocean Station and Seashore diorama, 2nd floor |
Purdy’s Chocolate tasting | Mammoth diorama, 2nd floor |
Craft station | Totem gallery, 3rd floor |
Movie – sexy shorts | Majestic Theatre, 3rd floor |
Nookie nooks | Throughout galleries |
Food & Drinks
Truffles Catering bars and food located on the second and third floor.
Food and drink not allowed on elevators or escalators.
Dance performances by Passion and Performance.
Please note that most of our event venues are intimate spaces with limited capacity. Participation is on a first-come, first-served basis, so plan your evening accordingly.
Remember not to drink or drive. Call 222-555-8888 or Dial-A-Driver. Need us to call for you? No problem. Ask at the Security Desk or Staff member for assistance.
Past Events
Night Shift: Dark Circus
Night Shift: Wild Romance
Night Shift: Haunted Hollywood
Presented in partnership with
Proudly sponsored by
For more information on sponsorship opportunities in association with Night Shift events please contact Sanjay Uppal at suppal@royalbcmuseum.bc.ca or 250-889-9679.
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.