On now at Vernon Museum and Archives

As we enter the International Decade of Indigenous Languages (2022-2032), to draw global attention to the critical situation of many Indigenous languages and to mobilize stakeholders and resources for their preservation, revitalization and promotion, we invite you to learn more about the state of Indigenous languages in BC in this ground-breaking interactive exhibition.

On now at Smithers at the Bulkley Valley Museum

This fun travelling exhibition, created by the Royal BC Museum, explores the science and practical uses of mushrooms today, highlighting some of the most fascinating of the 3,400 known species in the province.

On now at Sidney Museum

As we enter the International Decade of Indigenous Languages (2022-2032), to draw global attention to the critical situation of many Indigenous languages and to mobilize stakeholders and resources for their preservation, revitalization and promotion, we invite you to learn more about the state of Indigenous languages in BC in this ground-breaking interactive exhibition.

British Columbia is Canada’s most mountainous province. How do plants survive and thrive in extreme alpine environments? Curator of Botany Dr. Ken Marr works in remote, high altitude places documenting and learning about the plants that live there. Join Dr. Marr for an online visit to some of those places and learn about the wide diversity of plant species in BC alpine habitats and how those plants adapt to the extreme conditions they call home. 

If you are in Nelson, please stop our community engagement table at the Nelson Public Library. The Community Engagement team will be on hand to answer questions and listen to ideas about the future of the Royal BC Museum. We will also have fun objects and specimens to look at.

Explore the different ways dinosaurs used their bodies to survive in their habitats millions of years ago. Through the inspection of plant and dinosaur fossils, students will discover how dinosaurs found food and interacted with their environment. They’ll even learn how animals on earth now give us clues about how dinosaurs looked and behaved.

Grades K-2

This is a free, 30-40 minutes livestream, but you must register. 

Sensory-sensitive screening of Jane Goodall - Reasons for Hope intended for guests who find the immersive IMAX® experience prohibitive. In addition to low lighting and low volume throughout, doors will be left open and movement and discussion during the film will not be restricted. This film is in 2D, no special glasses required. Theatre capacity will be reduced to 80 seats. 

About the film:

Join us for a 30-minute guided tour and uncover some of the highlights and hidden gems of the Natural History Gallery. 

Join one of our educators on a guided walking tour of our Native Plant Garden! Learn about our plant neighbors here on the BC coast and Indigenous uses. About 8 different plants will be highlighted.

Meet at the bottom of the escalator in the main lobby. Note that this tour takes place outside rain or shine, please prepare for the weather accordingly.

RBCM@Home is back. And back on the road.

For this session, we travel way back in time (over 50 million years ago) to the McAbee Fossil Beds. The McAbee Fossil Beds were formed during the Eocene Epoch and is remarkable for it's diversity of fossil specimens, including insect, plant, and fish fossils. Renowned worldwide, this fossil site offers a spectacular glimpse into the Eocene's biodiversity and ecosystems.

RBCM@Home is back. And back on the road.

For this session, we travel to Enderby BC. The Cardiff Miller Art Warehouse exhibits several large-scale sound/ light/ and robotic installations by Janet Cardiff and George Bures Miller. These artworks are installed in the 18,000 sq. ft museum, situated next to the Shuswap River and North Okanagan Rail Trail.

Cardiff Miller Art Warehouse
507 Granville Avenue, Enderby, BC

Join us for a community conversation to explore the future of the Royal BC Museum. Together, we will discuss how the museum can be responsive, representative, welcoming, and inclusive for all visitors.

Join Pacific Opera Victoria as they take over the Royal BC Museum galleries. You'll find Camila Montefusco and Nicole Ross in unexpected spaces, sharing with us the joy of opera. 

Schedule:

10:30AM & 11:30AM  Stonehenge exhibition gallery

10:50AM & 11:50AM Natural History Gallery

11:10AM - 12:10PM Old Town

Performance time is approximately 10 minutes in each location. 

May is Asian Heritage month. Join us for this FREE livestream with BC artist Chrystal Phan. 

Between 1979 and 1982 more than 60,000 refugees from South East Asia resettled in Canada. Almost 75% were from Vietnam. Artist Chrystal Phan’s family arrived from Vietnam in the fall of 1980.

Join Chrystal for a virtual visit where we’ll look at her family’s story, examine some of her paintings and do a drawing activity together.

To celebrate Asian Heritage Month, this Live at Lunch event will share the work being done by Dr. Tzu-I Chung, Curator of History, and Yuxwelupton Qwalqaxala, Director of Culture Transformation and UNDRIP Implementation. They will talk about how they are preserving diverse community cultural heritage, considering the practices around the world and how they think about protecting cultural heritage through facilitating community expressions.

May is Asian Heritage month. Join us for this FREE livestream with BC artist Chrystal Phan. 

Between 1979 and 1982 more than 60,000 refugees from South East Asia resettled in Canada. Almost 75% were from Vietnam. Artist Chrystal Phan’s family arrived from Vietnam in the fall of 1980. Join Chrystal for a virtual visit where we’ll look at her family’s story, examine some of her paintings and do a drawing activity together. Bring paper and pencil.

Join members of the Victoria Centre Royal Astronomical Society of Canada, Science Venture, University of Victoria and others as they present amazing astronomical activities for all ages.

Activities throughout the day include:

Ontario’s Royal Botanical Gardens and the Royal BC Museum join forces again to host a FREE livestream this time about wetland habitats and amphibians. 11 am Pacific time (2pm Eastern time for our friends in Ontario).

May is Asian Heritage month. Join members of the Urasenke Tankokai Victoria Association as they demonstrate chado (Japanese Tea Ceremony). Urasenke has long been active in promoting worldwide understanding and appreciation of chado. The four principles of chado are Wa (Harmony), Kei (Respect), Sei (Purity), and Jaku (tranquility).

The Royal BC Museum is celebrating Ocean Week Victoria!

Come check out our Sea Otter specimen and tidepool and transport yourself to the exposed beaches of the West Coast of Vancouver Island in our ocean diorama. Feel how dense a Sea Otter’s fur is, learn the differences between Sea and River otters, and check out the live intertidal animals in our tidepool.

This series is part of Ocean Week Victoria, a week-long celebration of our big, blue backyard! For more events around Victoria, check here.