The Royal BC Museum is one of Canada’s greatest cultural treasures. Founded in 1886, the museum contains various artifacts, and archives that will give you a glimpse of British Columbia and Canada’s rich history. It attracts millions of visitors each year. There are no limits and restrictions. However, visitors must check the tickets and dates online to ensure the museum is open. Here we will talk about some of the top Royal BC museum attractions that you must visit.
Royal BC Museum Attractions
If you are short on time, you must consider visiting these major attractions.
Living Languages Exhibit
The interactive exhibit even helped the museum earn the 2015 American Alliance of Museum Excellence in Exhibition Competition award. The major highlight of this exhibition is the 34 languages colorful forest, where you will be greeted in 34 different languages. You will hear stories about the province, and luballies, and discover much more.
The George Vancouver Portrait
There are only two portraits of Captain George Vancouver. One of them has been preserved at the Royal BC Museum, while the other one can be found at the British National Portrait Gallery. The portrait was donated to the museum in 1901 and was added to the display recently in 2018.
The Old Town
Let’s explore the streets of Victoria and experience how they felt centuries ago. The Old Town is a replica streetscape where you can learn the story of BC’s urban development. Don’t forget to visit the Grand Hotel that has been modeled after the Nanaimo Royal Hotel circa 1890. You must also check out the two Columbia printing presses. They’re among the oldest manual presses and date back to 1899.
The Giant Mammoth
The full-size Mammoth, named Woolly is another major attraction to see at the Royal BC Museum. The giant-size maquette depicts how the glorious beast was moving carefree around the Vancouver Islands thousands of years ago.
The IMAX Theatre
The IMAX screen is the largest and the only 35 IMAX 4K Laser Projection Systems in the world. However, you will have to buy the tickets separately for the theatre and movie screenings. But it is worth experiencing and enjoying the films on such a top-notch screen.
The B.C. Archives
You will also discover B.C. Archives, where you can trace the province’s historical records. From print documents and photos to maps and drawings, there are multiple gems. You can also find some of them online on their website.
The Canoe
Discover the glorious boat which is an important part of Canada’s culture and also Royal B.C. Museum’s First People’s exhibit. This particular boat was used in the 19th century to travel to the Victoria region.
These are some of the major Royal BC Museum Attractions that you must visit. The museum is open from 10:00 AM to 06:00 PM. You can check and book the tickets online. We hope this guide helps you plan your trip to the Royal BC Museum. If we have missed out on anything major, do let us know in the comments section below. Stay tuned for more such tips and guides.