Self-Conducted Visits
The Royal BC Museum is proud to support the education of British Columbia’s school-aged children with free admission to the permanent exhibits and galleries.
Field trips can enhance students’ education by giving them hands-on experiences, the opportunity to see historically-significant objects in person and ask questions of museum and archives staff who are experts in their fields.
In order to be eligible for complimentary admission to the Royal BC Museum permanent galleries, BC schools must pre-book with a minimum two business days' notice, and have a minimum chaperone ratio of 1 adult for every 5 students (grades K – 8) and 1 adult for every 10 students (grades 9 – 12).
Teacher Previews:
We welcome teachers to visit the Royal BC Museum galleries and preview the exhibits before they bring a class or group of students for a tour. This is a great opportunity for you to consider how to structure your students’ time during a visit, what exhibits to focus your curriculum on, and what materials you may need to prepare.
Admission to the permanent galleries is free for teachers who have booked a school visit. Please provide your pre-booked visit confirmation number when arranging a teacher preview or pre-visit tour.
Self-Conducted Activity Sheets from the Royal BC Museum:
First Peoples
Living Land, Living Sea
Modern History
To book your class for a self-conducted visit of the permanent galleries:
Please print and complete this
registration form and:
Fax: (250) 387-0102
Mail: 675 Belleville Street, Victoria, BC V8W 9W2
Drop off at: 675 Belleville Street - Main Reception, Fannin Tower.
Office Hours: : Monday to Friday 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (closed BC statutory holidays).