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Annual Membership

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A membership offers the ultimate value. Get unlimited admission to our core galleries and feature exhibitions, including

Wildlife Photographer of the Year
February 15 – March 24, 2019

Maya: The Great Jaguar Rises
May 17 – December 31, 2019

It is yours to explore. Flash your membership card and the Royal BC Museum experience is suddenly amplified. Become a member and indulge your curiosity in our immersive galleries, engage your mind through our variety of programs and learn about BC’s rich history—all for one low annual fee.

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Benefits*

Unlimited admission to galleries and exhibitions
Express entry
10 per cent discount on:
    • Guest museum admission (up to two per visit)
    • Special events programs and services
    • All items at the Royal Museum Shop
    • Regularly priced items at National Geographic Store
    • 20% discount on single feature IMAX Theatre tickets
Enjoy up to 20% off at 30 cultural organizations! View the entire list here
What’s inSight magazine subscription
Exclusive Kids’ Club Program:
    • Your own membership card (ages 6–18)
    • Kids’ Club activities just for members!
    • Club Card to collect stamps and earn cool prizes
    • Subscription to kids' newsletter
    • 10 per cent discount on events and programs including spring break and summer camps
Refer a Friend Benefit: Receive one free complimentary guest day pass when you refer a friend and they purchase a membership.**

*See membership restrictions here.
**Only one day pass will be issued per membership purchase transaction. For a referral to be considered valid, your friend must provide your valid membership number plus mailing address and first and last name during purchase.
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Affinity Membership

The Royal BC Museum’s Affinity Membership provides a unique opportunity for you to become a museum insider. Each Affinity level includes the privileges and benefits offered with Family Membership, plus the opportunity to receive free guest passes, behind-the-scenes tours, exclusive feature exhibition previews and a tax receipt for the maximum CRA approved amount. Members who donate make a meaningful impact to our work.

Learn more about Affinity Memberships.

Affinity Collector Benefits

2 Complimentary Guest Day Passes
Unlimited admission to galleries and exhibitions for you and up to four people (maximum 5: two persons ages 19+ and up to three persons ages 6 to 18)
Express entry
10% discount on:
    • Guest museum admission (up to two per visit)
    • Special events programs and services
    • All items at the Royal Museum Shop
    • Regularly priced items at National Geographic Store
    • 20% discount on single feature IMAX Theatre tickets
Enjoy up to 20% off at 30 cultural organizations! View the entire list here
What’s inSight magazine subscription
Exclusive Kids’ Club Program:
    • Your own membership card (ages 6 – 18 years)
    • Kids’ Club activities just for members!
    • Club Card to collect stamps and earn cool prizes
    • Subscription to What’s Insight Kids
    • 10% discount on events and programs including spring break and summer camps
Refer a Friend Benefit: Receive one free complimentary guest day pass when you refer a friend and they purchase a membership.*

*Just one day pass will be issued per membership purchase transaction. To be considered a valid referral your friend must provide your valid membership number plus mailing address and first and last name during purchase.
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Affinity Conservator Benefits

Behind-the-scenes Tour
Recognition on annual donor wall
4 Complimentary Guest Day Passes
Unlimited admission to galleries and exhibitions for you and up to four people (maximum 5: two persons ages 19+ and up to three persons ages 6 to 18)
Express entry
10% discount on:
    • Guest museum admission (up to two per visit)
    • Special events programs and services
    • All items at the Royal Museum Shop
    • Regularly priced items at National Geographic Store
    • 20% discount on single feature IMAX Theatre tickets
Enjoy up to 20% off at 30 cultural organizations! View the entire list here
What’s inSight magazine subscription
Exclusive Kids’ Club Program:
    • Your own membership card (ages 6 – 18 years)
    • Kids’ Club activities just for members!
    • Club Card to collect stamps and earn cool prizes
    • Subscription to kids' e-newsletter
    • 10% discount on events and programs including spring break and summer camps
Refer a Friend Benefit: Receive one free complimentary guest day pass when you refer a friend and they purchase a membership.*

*Just one day pass will be issued per membership purchase transaction. To be considered a valid referral your friend must provide your valid membership number plus mailing address and first and last name during purchase.
Buy Membership
 

Affinity Guardian Benefits

Reciprocal privileges to over 500 selected museums and art galleries across North America *Please note that list is subject to change
View Listing
Eligibility to host event (with appropriate rental fee)
Behind-the-scenes Tour
Recognition on annual donor wall
6 Complimentary Guest Day Passes
Unlimited admission to galleries and exhibitions for you and up to four people (maximum 5: two persons ages 19+ and up to three persons ages 6 to 18)
Express entry
10% discount on:
    • Guest museum admission (up to two per visit)
    • Special events programs and services
    • All items at the Royal Museum Shop
    • Regularly priced items at National Geographic Store
    • 20% discount on single feature IMAX Theatre tickets
Enjoy up to 20% off at 30 cultural organizations! View the entire list here
What’s inSight magazine subscription
Exclusive Kids’ Club Program:
    • Your own membership card (ages 6 – 18 years)
    • Kids’ Club activities just for members!
    • Club Card to collect stamps and earn cool prizes
    • Subscription to kids' e-newsletter
    • 10% discount on events and programs including spring break and summer camps
Refer a Friend Benefit: Receive one free complimentary guest day pass when you refer a friend and they purchase a membership.*

*Just one day pass will be issued per membership purchase transaction. To be considered a valid referral your friend must provide your valid membership number plus mailing address and first and last name during purchase.
Buy Membership
 

Annual Fees

  Annual Fee*
Adult (19+) $62.95

Senior (65+)

 $57.60
Student (19+ with valid student ID)

$57.60
Youth (6 to 18 years)

$30.95
Family (maximum 5: two persons 19+ and up to three persons 6 to 18) $125.90
Child (5 and under)

Free

Affinity Collector (maximum 5: two persons 19+ and up to three persons 6 to 18)

 $350**
Affinity Conservator (maximum 5: two persons 19+ and up to three persons 6 to 18) $750**

Affinity Guardian (maximum 5: two persons 19+ and up to three persons 6 to 18)

$1000**

*Prices are subject to change and include all applicable taxes. Memberships are non-transferable and non-refundable.

**Affinity Membership includes a tax receipt for the maximum approved CRA amount.

Members get all the perks!

Upgrade to a membership on the same day as your visit and your admission fee is deducted from your membership purchase.*

* Valid for same-day purchases only. Proof of purchase is required. Not valid for phone or web orders. Royal BC Museum memberships are non-transferable and non-refundable. No cash value.

A Thank You for when You Renew

Renew your membership before it expires and receive two complimentary guest day passes!

Don’t miss out on another year of discovery with the Royal BC Museum:

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FAQs

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Get in Touch

Cassie Holcomb
Membership and Marketing Coordinator
250-387-3287
membership@royalbcmuseum.bc.ca
Angelica Pass
Development Coordinator
250-387-7222
apass@royalbcmuseum.bc.ca

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