After Hours: Pride

Eat. Drink. Explore.

Celebrate love, identity, and self-expression at After Hours: Pride! This vibrant, inclusive event is all about joy, community, and honoring 2SLGBTQIA+ history and culture. Dance, explore, and connect in a night filled with color, creativity, and pride.

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.

What to Expect

  • Exclusive After-Hours Access: Enjoy the Human History gallery after hours, just for adults!
  • Interactive Pop-Up Stations: Dive into a variety of activities and geek out with experts at interactive pop-up stations, thoughtfully designed around pride.
  • Music: Get your groove on with beats provided by DJ Boitano
  • Food and Drink: Available for purchase from Truffles Catering.
  • Advance Tickets Only: Tickets must be purchased ahead of time—no sales at the door. Limited Pay-What-You-Can tickets available.
  • Members Perks: Current members receive 10% discount. Not a member? Sign up now to join the fun!

After Hours events are 19+. Two pieces of valid ID is required for entry (one piece of photo ID). All bags entering the museum are subject to inspection. Images may be taken at the event and may be used by the Royal BC Museum for promotional purposes. Participants are responsible to maintain a safer space, free from oppression and harm, ensuring the well-being of all attendees.