Join us for a 30–40 minute walking tour to dive deeper into the key theme of buildings, spaces and facilities and the various options for the physical downtown museum site. During this interactive tour we will go behind the scenes, answer any clarifying questions, and discuss the infrastructure challenges and opportunities facing the provincial museum. This tour takes place both indoors and doors so please dress accordingly. Note that this tour goes behind-the-scenes and may be challenging for those with accessibility needs. Please let us know at sign-up so we can answer any questions.

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.

New Westminster Museum
777 Columbia St

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.

Through a collaborative process, we will dive deeper into the themes that were emphasized in earlier dialogue. Our intention is to engage actively, welcome feedback, build meaningful relationships, and hear from diverse voices and perspectives. This interactive session takes place in New Westminster, 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.

Through a collaborative process, we will dive deeper into the themes that were emphasized in earlier dialogue. Our intention is to engage actively, welcome feedback, build meaningful relationships, and hear from diverse voices and perspectives. This interactive session takes place in Rossland, BC.

Science World
1455 Quebec St

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.

Through a collaborative process, we will dive deeper into the themes that were emphasized in earlier dialogue. Our intention is to engage actively, welcome feedback, build meaningful relationships, and hear from diverse voices and perspectives. This interactive session takes place in Vancouver, BC.

Light refreshments will be served.

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

Through a collaborative process, we will dive deeper into the themes that were emphasized in earlier dialogue. Our intention is to engage actively, welcome feedback, build meaningful relationships, and hear from diverse voices and perspectives. This interactive session takes place in Qualicum Beach, BC.

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.

Sensory-sensitive screening of Train Time 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.

Join us for a 30–40 minute walking tour to dive deeper into the key theme of buildings, spaces and facilities and the various options for the physical downtown museum site. During this interactive tour we will go behind the scenes, answer any clarifying questions, and discuss the infrastructure challenges and opportunities facing the provincial museum. This tour takes place both indoors and doors so please dress accordingly. Note that this tour goes behind-the-scenes and may be challenging for those with accessibility needs. Please let us know at sign-up so we can answer any questions.

Join us for a 30–40 minute walking tour to dive deeper into the key theme of buildings, spaces and facilities and the various options for the physical downtown museum site. During this interactive tour we will go behind the scenes, answer any clarifying questions, and discuss the infrastructure challenges and opportunities facing the provincial museum. This tour takes place both indoors and doors so please dress accordingly. Note that this tour goes behind-the-scenes and may be challenging for those with accessibility needs. Please let us know at sign-up so we can answer any questions.

VanDusen Botanical Garden
5251 Oak St

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.

Through a collaborative process, we will dive deeper into the themes that were emphasized in earlier dialogue Our intention is to engage actively, welcome feedback, build meaningful relationships, and hear from diverse voices and perspectives. This interactive session takes place in Vancouver, BC.

Vancouver Maritime Museum
1905 Ogden Ave

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.

Through a collaborative process, we will dive deeper into the themes that were emphasized in earlier dialogue. Our intention is to engage actively, welcome feedback, build meaningful relationships, and hear from diverse voices and perspectives. This interactive session takes place in Vancouver, BC.

Please join staff for an interactive Dialogue Session about the future of the BC Archives. In this session we will explore four key themes including access, services, learning and engagement, and Indigenous reconciliation and UNDRIP Implementation. Your participation, feedback, ideas, and thoughts in these sessions are crucial to our success. We hope to see you there!

Explore the beauty of watercolour painting, inspired by the collections of the Royal BC Museum. Kids will learn about fundamental sketching techniques, selecting an animal from the Natural History Gallery to draw on paper.  Returning to the studio, we’ll breathe life into these sketches using the delicate medium of watercolours, transforming them into stunning animal portraits. The completed artworks will be displayed outside the Natural History Gallery, showcasing the creativity and skill of the artists.

For kids ages 9-12.

Join us for a 30–40 minute walking tour to dive deeper into the key theme of buildings, spaces and facilities and the various options for the physical downtown museum site. During this interactive tour we will go behind the scenes, answer any clarifying questions, and discuss the infrastructure challenges and opportunities facing the provincial museum. This tour takes place both indoors and doors so please dress accordingly. Note that this tour goes behind-the-scenes and may be challenging for those with accessibility needs. Please let us know at sign-up so we can answer any questions.

Join us for a 30–40 minute walking tour to dive deeper into the key theme of buildings, spaces and facilities and the various options for the physical downtown museum site. During this interactive tour we will go behind the scenes, answer any clarifying questions, and discuss the infrastructure challenges and opportunities facing the provincial museum. This tour takes place both indoors and doors so please dress accordingly. Note that this tour goes behind-the-scenes and may be challenging for those with accessibility needs. Please let us know at sign-up so we can answer any questions.

Pride

Join us for a night of celebration and hands-on creative workshop opportunities within the Royal BC Museum's Old Town Gallery, reclaiming the space through an exploration of queer histories. Experts will share their historical knowledge and lived experiences, and you will be invited to as well in fun, playful, and surprising ways.

This event is organized with, and for, the LGBTQIA+ community, but is inclusive of allies, who are welcome and encouraged to participate

The Reach Gallery Museum
32388 Veterans Way

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.

Through a collaborative process, we will dive deeper into the themes that were emphasized in earlier dialogue. Our intention is to engage actively, welcome feedback, build meaningful relationships, and hear from diverse voices and perspectives. This interactive session takes place in Abbotsford, BC.

Okanagan Science Centre
2704 Hwy 6
February 22, 2024 I 4:00–5:30 pm

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.

Join guest speakers Fran Morrison and Shiren Van Cooten and learn more about the diversity of Black people in BC and Canada. Many people have heard stories of how formerly enslaved people used the Underground Railroad to escape cruel bondage. They assume that’s the route by which all Black Canadians historically arrived. In reality, that is only part of the story.