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The Royal BC Museum exhibits, galleries, gift shop, coffee bar and food trucks are open today from 10am to 5pm. Please note: IMAX Victoria (theatre, concession, and gift shop) and the BC Archives are closed due to a labour action.

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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.

"Twin Ravens", 2019, Dylan Thomas illustration.

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

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A Visit from the AquaVan

Come and make a splash with AquaVan.

Marine educators will be on hand in the Community Room on the main floor, next to Sequoia Cafe with hands-on touch tanks and activities to help you learn more about our coastal ecosystems.

AquaVan is an Ocean Wise initiative.

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Museum Admission

Adult (19+) $29.95

Senior (65+) $19.95

Student (19+ w/ID) $19.95

Youth (6-18)* $16.95

Child (5 and Under) Free

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*The Royal BC Museum is proud to participate in the Canada Strong Pass from June 20 to September 2, 2025.

* Daily admission prices are fluid and rise and fall throughout the year based on what is being offered onsite.

We are generously supported by the
Royal BC Museum Foundation
Learn more here

Hours of Operation:

Daily: 10 AM – 6 PM*
Royal Museum Shop hours may vary
*The museum will close at 5pm on August 15 and August 25.

675 Belleville Street,
Victoria, BC V8W 9W2

1-250-356-7226
1-888-447-7977
reception@royalbcmuseum.bc.ca

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During the labour strike the museum galleries are closed. The IMAX theatre and BC Archivesis temporarily closed.