Royal Museum Victoria BC

Royal BC Museum

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(7.2K) · Museum in Victoria, Canada
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Discover the Royal BC Museum and celebrate BC’s diversity through enlightening and inspiring galleries that capture the stories of the people, plants …

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Jan 6, 2025
We spent a long afternoon here in the exhibits and at the Imax. The exhibits were really interesting and even kept the kids (tweens) engaged. The IMAX was fantastic. We saw the one on the Arctic on… Full review by WestCoastRestless
Oct 1, 2024
Tearing out exhibits from the 1800's created a huge hollow building with meaningless items to replace it. I still like the prehistoric exhibit but the rest was a hodge hodge of unconnected displays.… Full review by Virginia M
Sep 27, 2024
Interesting museum covering the prehistory and geology of BC, plus some more modern stuff too. At the time of our visit there was a special exhibition on Stonehenge. I've visited the henge many time… Full review by Patric D
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Founded in 1886, the Royal British Columbia Museum is divided into several permanent galleries, including the Natural History gallery…
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Visit the Royal BC Museum to be enlightened about local culture and long-gone history. If the past is a prologue to the present, you'll be abl…
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The Royal British Columbia Museum is a natural history and human history museum in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, founded in 1886. T…
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We're coming from the US and planning to be in BC for a few days. Is there much risk of not being able to walk up and …
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We're coming from the US and planning to be in BC for a few days. Is there much risk of not being able to walk up and get tickets on any given day? We'd prefer to not buy tickets ahead, but we will if we need to.
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No chance you will be turned away unless you show up at closing time!
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Answer by William C · Jan 9, 2025
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Is military and spouse free?
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sorry for slow response, please call the museum for ticketing info...rates have been advertised as 'reduced due to COVID'
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Answer by Robert T · Aug 15, 2020
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Is the museum good for kids age 3 and 6?
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It may not be for your 3 year old but it really depends on their interests. There are several exhibits of wildlife, indigenous people, early history, etc. Egypt was the subject of the …
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It may not be for your 3 year old but it really depends on their interests. There are several exhibits of wildlife, indigenous people, early history, etc. Egypt was the subject of the special exhibit last fall. Their current special exhibit is of the Mayan civilization. If they enjoy history, art, wildlife & such, they may enjoy it or parts of it.
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Is there a restaurant?
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Yes just a little cafe. The museum is right at the harbour so there are lots of places fairly close by to eat at.
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Are you able to rent wheelchairs there like Bouchard Gardens?
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I am not sure but it looked like it in the elevator. Whatever you do this exhibit is stunning. Good luck
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How do I book a field trip?
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For a guided Learning Labs please book onlineFor a self-guided field trip please use the request formFor a Digital Field Trip please book onlineFor an IMAX® Theatre screening please...
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