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The Royal BC Museum galleries and special exhibitions are open daily from 10am - 5pm. The Royal BC Museum Gift Shop is open 11am - 5pm daily. Please note: IMAX Victoria, BC Archives, the coffee bar and outdoor food trucks 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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Letter Writing Week

The New Year is a great time to make a resolution to slow down. What better way to do so than to put away your smartphone, sit down at our letter-writing station and write a letter?
We provide the paper, the pens, the envelopes and even the stamps.

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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.