RBCM@Home (Kids)

Behind the Scenes with Chelsea Clark

Galleries in the museum are just the tip of the iceberg- the majority of what museums do happens behind the scenes! Royal BC Museum volunteer Chelsea Clark explores the purpose of a natural history collection, and describes the process of what happens when an animal is brought into the collection. The session will including sketching of a skull.

During this session we'll be talking about things that are...well...a little gross. But the session is designed for all ages, with simple and respectful language, and with emphasize how we can all be scientists.

RBCM @ Home (Kids) is hosted by Chris O'Connor.

What you'll need:

• Blank pieces of paper
• Something to draw with (Pencil crayons, markers, crayons, etc.)

Please click the link below to join the webinar:

https://zoom.us/j/98521126864 

The Zoom Room has a capacity of 500 spots. If you are not able to access through Zoom, we will also be streaming on Facebook Live. Please visit the Royal BC Museum Facebook page.

If you missed past sessions, check out our RBCM @ Home (Kids) YouTube page.
 
RBCM @ Home (Kids) is like a museum playdate online. Visit with members of the museum staff who are working from home, along with families from across BC, as we make and learn together. Each session will have some kind of making activity, so get your paper and pencil crayons ready. RBCM @ Home(Kids) takes place on Wednesdays at 11 am, visit our calendar for topics, presenters and a list of materials so you can join in with hands-on activities at home.

For adults and youth, check out RBCM @ Home. This program takes place on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 12pm and highlights members of the curatorial and collections staff who are working from home during the pandemic and discover how they do their work, how their work is reflected in their homes and what they're working on now.