The Royal BC Museum is a museum located in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, and is one of the leading cultural institutions in the province. Here are some details about the museum:
The museum's natural history exhibits cover a wide range of topics, including geology, paleontology, marine biology, and ecology. One of the most popular exhibits is the "Our Living Languages" exhibit, which explores the languages of BC's First Nations communities and their efforts to revitalize and preserve their languages.
The museum's First Nations collections include over 14,000 objects, representing the diverse cultures and traditions of BC's First Nations communities. The collections are curated in collaboration with First Nations communities, and the museum works to ensure that the objects are displayed and interpreted in a culturally appropriate way.
The museum's modern history exhibits cover the history of BC from the late 19th century to the present day, including the province's role in both World Wars, the growth of industry and technology, and the social and political changes that have shaped the province.
In addition to its permanent and temporary exhibits, the museum also hosts a number of special events throughout the year, including lectures, workshops, and film screenings. The museum's events calendar is updated regularly on its website.
The museum's research programs cover a wide range of topics, including marine biology, archaeology, biodiversity, and cultural heritage. The museum's scientists and researchers work closely with First Nations communities, universities, and other research institutions to advance scientific knowledge and understanding.
The museum has a strong commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship. It has implemented a number of green initiatives, such as energy-efficient lighting and heating systems, water conservation measures, and waste reduction programs.
The museum is located in the heart of downtown Victoria, with easy access to a range of other attractions and amenities. Visitors can enjoy shopping and dining in nearby areas such as Chinatown, the Inner Harbour, and the city's historic Old Town district.
The Provincial Archives of British Columbia and the Natural and Human History Museum of The Province of British Columbia are both part of the Royal British Columbia Museum, which was established in 1886.
| Museum Admission (one day) | IMAX |
|---|---|---|
Adult (19+) | $5.00 | $11.95 |
Senior (65+) | $5.00 | $10.25 |
Youth (6-18) | $5.00 | $10.25 |
Student (19+ w/ ID) | $5.00 | $10.75 |
Child (3-5) | Free | $5.40 |
The ground floor has free exhibits and activities.Museum admission or membership grants access to the upper floor exhibits, galleries, and tours.
The Royal British Columbia Museum (also known as the Royal BC Museum) was founded in 1886 and houses the Provincial Archives of British Columbia as well as the Province's natural and human history museum. Victoria, British Columbia, Canada is home to the museum. In 1987, Queen Elizabeth II approved the "Royal" title, which was granted by HRH Prince Philip to correspond with a Royal tour that year. In 2003, the museum and the British Columbia Provincial Archives combined.
Natural History, Becoming BC, and the First Peoples Gallery are the three permanent galleries at the Royal BC Museum. Approximately 7 million objects, including natural history specimens, artefacts, and historical records, are housed in the museum's holdings.
The natural history collections hold 750,000 specimen records, almost all of which are from British Columbia and neighbouring states, provinces, or territories. Entomology, botany, palaeontology, ichthyology, invertebrate zoology, herpetology, mammalogy, and ornithology are among the eight disciplines represented in the collection. A travelling exhibition is also shown at the museum. RMS Titanic, Leonardo da Vinci, Egyptian Crafts, Vikings, British Columbia Gold Rush, and Genghis Khan-related crafts have all been featured in previous exhibitions. The IMAX Victoria Theater, which screens educational and commercial films, is located at the Royal BC Museum.
Wednesday | 10:00am - 5:00pm |
Thursday | 10:00am - 5:00pm |
Friday | 10:00am - 10:00pm |
Saturday | 10:00am - 10:00pm |
Sunday | 10:00am - 5:00pm |
Monday | 10:00am - 5:00pm |
Tuesday | 10:00am - 5:00pm |
675 Belleville St, V8W 9W2, Victoria
Click Here to download the Royal BC Museum map.
• Fieldtripper: Evening Ha-BAT-itat Exploration
June 24, 2022, 7:30 - 9:00pm
• Between Us: A conversation with artist Adad Hannah and curator India Young
July 13, 2022, 7:00 - 8:00pm
• RBCM@Home (Summer) Backyard Biodiversity
July 27, 2022, 11:00 - 11:30am
• Music At The Museum
July 16, 2022, 2:00 - 2:45pm
Please pay attention to the notices requesting that you not photograph specific exhibits. It's tempting to take a photo of the kids close to the mammoth, but walking into exhibits might harm them and cause alarms to go off. Please, no monopods or tripods. Only non-commercial photography and sketching are allowed.
Choose from a wide range of well-created BC-themed things, including books (many of which are published by the Royal BC Museum), art, jewellery, music, clothes, and toys. Pick yourself a copy of the exhibition Highlights book, which is chock-full of photographs and tales about our displays.
• Sequoia Coastal Coffee serves
up soups, sandwiches, baked
goods and specialty coffees.
• Food Truck Festival Event
features some of the finest
food trucks in Victoria.
• IMAX® Victoria offers snacks at the concession.
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