Visit our Pride Button Station in the museum and create a button that celebrates love, identity, and inclusion! Choose from colorful designs or craft your own unique message. All supplies are provided, so you can wear your creation with pride or share it with someone special. Fun for all ages!

Join us for an engaging presentation and celebration of the book The Teachings of Mutton: A Coast Salish Woolly Dog, whose pelt lay forgotten in a Smithsonian drawer for 150 years. According to Indigenous oral histories of the Pacific Northwest, this small dog was bred for thousands of years for its woolly fibres, which were woven into traditional blankets, robes and regalia. Authors Liz Hammond-Kaarremaa, Kerrie Charnley, Andrea Fritz, Violet Elliott and Ty Elliot will read excerpts from The Teachings of Mutton, alongside a discussion.

Join one of our educators for a guided walking tour of our Native Plant Garden! Learn about the plant neighbors we share here on the BC coast, including some of their Indigenous uses. Approximately eight different plants will be highlighted.

From gold rushes to temperate rainforests, British Columbia’s past and present is vast and diverse. Join one of our knowledgeable educators for a highlights-only tour through the museum’s immersive Human and Natural History galleries.

Beyond the Beat: Music of Resistance and Change showcases music as a powerful catalyst for social and political change with historical and contemporary examples.  Jodi Giesbrecht  and Lorne Hammond will share about the development of and challenges of creating the exhibit and some of their favorite stories behind the artifacts. 

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Celebrate love, identity, and self-expression at After Hours: Pride—a joyful, inclusive night honoring 2SLGBTQIA+ history, culture, and community. Dance to an all-night DJ set by Efrévescent, enjoy a live performance by Marina Avros, and catch a dynamic drag show by Asian drag king Noah Lott. Take part in a communal art project and connect with local advocates while exploring valuable community resources.

This event is organized with the LGBTQIA+ community and warmly welcomes allies to join in and celebrate together.

Join us at the Royal BC Museum for the launch of Celebrating Potlatches, a new children’s book by Samantha Beynon that honours Indigenous stories and traditions.

Enjoy a short presentation, book signing, and a booth from Strong Nations featuring children’s resources.

Join University of Victoria pre-service teachers as they share information, challenges and ideas about Climate Justice in animation stations throughout the core galleries.

Join artist Jaimie Robson  and build a botanically inspired paper sculpture in this hands-on workshop inspired by her temporary installation Uprooted, on view in the Climate Change Gallery starting on June 27^th. The session begins with a visit to the installation, followed by a creative workshop where participants will craft their own forest-themed paper artworks.

Maker Saturdays at the Museum
Calling all makers! Join us one Saturday a month this summer for hands-on activities inspired by our feature exhibitions. These drop-in sessions are open to all ages — come get creative, explore, and play.

Celebrate International Self-Care Month in Old Town!

Join us at our bracelet-making and mindfulness message station, where you can create something beautiful for yourself and share a positive message for some else to discover.

All supplies are provided - just bring yourself! This relaxing, hands-on activity is perfect for all ages and great way to slow down, connect and celebrate self-care.  

Open House

Daily until Sept 2, 2024

12:00 - 2:00pm

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Come visit historic Helmcken House, on the east side of the museum building.

Join Provincial Carillonneur, Rosemary Laing, for a live recital. Music will feature songs written for the carillon, Canadian folk tunes and popular songs.

The Netherlands Centennial Carillon can be heard throughout the inner harbour, but the best place to enjoy the recital is from a bench in the Native Plant Garden or another area of the precinct around the Royal BC Museum.

Presented in partnership with the Chinese Canadian Museum

Join us for a special live online program in connection with the exhibition Odysseys and Migration, currently on view at the Royal BC Museum.

Wanna reconnect? Tired of online dating? Nervous to put yourself out there? Join us for this exciting new series! With dating apps losing their spark, we're offering a refreshing alternative—an evening of low-pressure connections and inspiring conversations.

Join the Greater Victoria Public Library  and the Royal BC Museum for a lively and musical family Storytime in the Beyond the Beat: Music of Resistance and Change exhibition at the Royal BC Museum! Gather around for dynamic readings of books all about music — from joyful rhythms to inspiring sounds from around the world.

Maker Saturdays at the Museum

Calling all makers! Join us one Saturday a month this summer for hands-on activities inspired by our feature exhibitions. These drop-in sessions are open to all ages - come get creative, explore and play.

This month, we're exploring the power of music in Beyond the Beat: Music of Resistance and Change. Create your own revolutionary zine, try your hand at songwriting and test your musical knowledge. Join us and discover how music brings us together.

The Royal BC Museum Indigenous Market returns and we invite you to come and celebrate and support the work of talented Indigenous artists and makers.

Join the Ocean Wise Education team at the Royal BC Museum for an immersive ocean experience like no other!

Join Ocean Wise for an evening of learning, inspiration and networking with conservationists, researchers and community members passionate about the environment.

Hear from local experts in the field of whale conservation as they share exciting updates on current research, local initiatives and innovative projects.

After the presentations, stay for an informal social where you can connect with others, exchange ideas and build relationships that support collective action for a healthier planet.