
Modernization
Learn more about government’s intention to modernize the museum to protect our historic holdings and provide better access to our collections.
Kelowna Art Gallery
1315 Water St
We want to hear from you! Please join us for a community conversation to explore the future of the Royal BC Museum and how museums across the province can be more responsive, representative, welcoming, and inclusive for all visitors.
Maple Ridge Library
Fraser Room
22470 Dewdney Truck Road
Join us for a community conversation to explore the future of the Royal BC Museum and how museums across the province can be more responsive, representative, welcoming, and inclusive for all visitors.
Please join staff for an Information Session about the future of the BC Archives. In this session we will introduce the engagement plan to collect feedback from the archival community that will help shape the future of the BC Archives. We will go over the themes we are seeking feedback on, the dates of our dialogue sessions, and how you can add your voice.
Join us on to enjoy one-night-only themed events and activities for adults in one of our core galleries. Please note that these events are limited to designated galleries and are not museum-wide. Upcoming events on February 22 and March 28.
Have you ever wondered what’s behind the scenes at the museum? Do you know the stories behind the dioramas and who made them? Join us and share your feedback about the future of your museum.
Okanagan College
Centre for Learning Atrium
1000 KLO Rd
January 25, 2024 I 10:00 am–12:00 pm
Stop by the booth, registration not required
Join us for a virtual information session where we will share the many ways you can add your input to create a reimagined museum. We will answer any questions you may have about the process and share information about our engagement efforts.
A confirmation email will be sent to you with a zoom link to participate once you register.
Join us and our friends at Streamable Learning as we imagine going to sleep and not waking up for months! This is just what certain animals do in order to be safe, dry and warm during the coldest time of the year. During this session, we’ll explore animals like bears and marmots, and gently elbow our way (so to speak) into their dens to learn why and how they hibernate. We will look at displays in the Royal BC Museum galleries, investigate specimens in the Royal BC Museum collection, and at the end we’ll share a sleepy, bedtime story.
Imagine going to sleep and not waking up for months. This is just what certain animals do in order to be safe, dry and warm during the coldest time of the year. During this session, we’ll explore animals like bears and marmots, and gently elbow our way (so to speak) into their dens to learn why and how they hibernate. We will look at displays in the Royal BC Museum galleries, investigate specimens in the Royal BC Museum collection, and at the end we’ll share a sleepy, bedtime story.
Grades K to 3
UBC Okanagan
The Commons Foyer
3297 University Way
January 18, 2024 I 9:30 am–12:30 pm
Stop by the booth, registration not required
Okanagan College
Centre for Learning Atrium
1000 KLO Rd
January 15, 2024 I 10:00 am–1:00 pm
Stop by the booth, registration not required
We provide the paper, pens, envelopes and even the stamps - you write the letter. Stop by our letter writing station on the third floor mezzanine, January 2 - 7 between 11 AM and 3PM and reacquaint yourself with the lost art of letter writing. Maybe you'll write a thank-you note to your Aunt, a teacher or a query to your local representative. Who knows, the letter you write could one day become part of our future archives.
Sensory-sensitive screening of Flight of the Butterflies 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 75 seats.
We're ringing in the new year with one of our most popular events: Community Days!
Community Days is a chance for everyone to reconnect with the Royal BC Museum through admission by donation, providing the perfect opportunity to catch SUE: The T. rex Experience and Angkor: The Lost Empire of Cambodia before they’re gone.
This event helps highlight the importance of donations to the Royal BC Museum while giving everyone the opportunity to visit and explore your provincial museum.
We're ringing in the new year with one of our most popular events: Community Days!
Community Days is a chance for everyone to reconnect with the Royal BC Museum through admission by donation, providing the perfect opportunity to catch SUE: The T. rex Experience and Angkor: The Lost Empire of Cambodia before they’re gone.
This event helps highlight the importance of donations to the Royal BC Museum while giving everyone the opportunity to visit and explore your provincial museum.
We're ringing in the new year with one of our most popular events: Community Days!
Community Days is a chance for everyone to reconnect with the Royal BC Museum through admission by donation, providing the perfect opportunity to catch SUE: The T. rex Experience and Angkor: The Lost Empire of Cambodia before they’re gone.
This event helps highlight the importance of donations to the Royal BC Museum while giving everyone the opportunity to visit and explore your provincial museum.
Step through the doors of the oldest house in British Columbia still on its original site and experience what Christmas was like in Victoria more than 100 years ago. Decorations, music and first-hand accounts will take you back to Christmas past.
Step through the doors of the oldest house in British Columbia still on its original site and experience what Christmas was like in Victoria more than 100 years ago. Decorations, music and first-hand accounts will take you back to Christmas past.
Join us for a 30-minute guided tour and uncover some of the highlights and hidden gems of the Natural History Gallery.
Natural History tours meet at the top of the escalator on the second floor.
Join us in celebrating a year of dinosaurs! In celebration of two dinosaur exhibitions opening at the museum, dinosaur activities will be coming to the 2nd and 3rd floor every month. Activities include anything from T. rex puppets to making your own dinosaur family tree!
Live at Lunch is a monthly series where you can hear directly from curators, archivists, staff and researchers at the Royal BC Museum as well as from fascinating community members and guests.