
Modernization
Learn more about government’s intention to modernize the museum to protect our historic holdings and provide better access to our collections.
Monday | 10 AM–5 PM |
Tuesday | 10 AM–5 PM |
Wednesday | 10 AM–5 PM |
Thursday | 10 AM–5 PM |
Friday | 10 AM–5 PM |
Saturday | 10 AM–5 PM |
Sunday | 10 AM–5 PM |
Holiday Hours | December 25 and January 1: Closed |
*The museum will close at 5pm on August 15 and August 25.
CLOSED: The IMAX theatre, concession stand and gift shop are closed today due to a labour action.
You can find information on our collection databases here: https://www.royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/bc-archives/search-our-collections
CLOSED: The BC Archives is currently closed due to a labour action. Please check back here for updates and opening times.
*There is no retrieval of archival material or staffed assistance from 12 noon - 1pm daily.
The archives will be closed on the following dates in 2025: January 1, February 17, April 18, April 21, May 19, June 4 (from noon onward only), June 5, June 6, July 1, August 4, September 1, September 30, October 13, November 11, December 25, and December 26.
On Monday June 2, 2025, the archives will be open with Staff Assistance 10 AM–4 PM, and with Partial Service from 12 noon–1 PM and 4 PM–6 PM.
Day | Hours |
Monday | 10 AM–5 PM |
Tuesday | 10 AM–5 PM |
Wednesday | 10 AM–5 PM |
Thursday | 10 AM–5 PM |
Friday | 10 AM–5 PM |
Saturday | 10 AM–5 PM |
Sunday | 10 AM–5 PM |
Holiday Hours | December 25 and January 1: Closed |
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CLOSED: The IMAX theatre, concession stand and gift shop are closed today due to a labour action.
Day | Hours |
Monday | 9:30 AM–3:00 PM |
Tuesday | 9:30 AM–3:00 PM |
Wednesday | 9:30 AM–3:00 PM |
Thursday | 9:30 AM–3:00 PM |
Friday | 9:30 AM–3:00 PM |
Saturday | 9:30 AM–2:30 PM |
Sunday | 9:30 AM–2:30 PM |
Holiday Hours | December 25 and January 1: Closed |
Day | Hours |
Monday | 11 AM–3 PM |
Tuesday | 11 AM–3 PM |
Wednesday | 11 AM–3 PM |
Thursday | 11 AM–3 PM |
Friday | 11 AM–3 PM |
Saturday | 11 AM–3 PM |
Sunday | 11 AM–3 PM |
Holiday Hours | December 25 and January 1: Closed |
CLOSED: The IMAX theatre, concession stand and gift shop are closed today due to a labour action.