C$22.95 / Adult

This museum is all about the natural and human history of the region. It’s got a mix of real artifacts, interactive exhibits, and even life-sized dioramas that make you feel like you’re stepping back in time. The place is known for its detailed displays that show what life was like for Indigenous peoples, early settlers, and the wildlife that calls the area home.

  • The First Peoples Gallery is the most popular area, featuring huge totem poles and real stories from Indigenous communities.
  • A replica of an old town street, complete with shops and a movie theatre from the early 1900s.
  • The natural history section has a giant woolly mammoth and information about local animals and ecosystems.

  • See Real History Up Close: You can walk through recreated streets and see actual artifacts from hundreds of years ago.
  • Learn About Indigenous Cultures: The totem poles and stories give a real look at the traditions and lives of the first people in the area.
  • Experience Nature Indoors: The animal exhibits and dioramas make it easy to learn about local wildlife without leaving the city.

  • Book tickets online a few days ahead, especially during weekends or holidays.
  • No special dress code, but comfy shoes are a good idea since thereโ€™s a lot to see.
  • Best time to visit is in the morning when itโ€™s less crowded and you can take your time with the exhibits.

Venue

General admission price for adults starts at C$22.95.
Last checked: Apr 17, 2025
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Royal British Columbia Museum
C$22.95 / Adult
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Discover the Natural History of British Columbia

Cancellation & Reschedule Policy

Get a full refund if you select a refundable ticket during checkout and cancel until 23:59 the day before you visit.

What's Included

Admission to the Royal BC Museum
Access to the Natural History of BC Galleries and All Feature Exhibitions
Admission to the IMAX Cinema

Important Information

<span class='bullet'>•</span> Wheelchairs are available on a first-come, first-served basis<br><span class='bullet'>•</span> Guide dogs with proper documentation are allowed<br><span class='bullet'>•</span> Large bags must be stored at the coat check<br><span class='bullet'>•</span> No flash photography<br>

Highlights & Description

Explore the Royal BC Museum and celebrate British Columbia’s diversity through enlightening and inspiring galleries that capture the stories of the people, plants and animals that call the province home, and see fascinating exhibitions from around the world.

Take a stroll around Old Town, New Approach, a recreation of a turn of the 20th-century town in British Columbia. Visit Jonathan Hunt House, a ceremonial house and museum installation of the house of the late Jonathan Hunt, a Kwakwaka’wakw Chief.

Check out the award-winning, Our Living Languages, an exhibit that shares the history and beauty of disrupted languages in BC. Finish the adventure with an immersive cinematic experience at IMAX® Victoria, BC’s largest screen.

Meeting Point & Instructions

675 Belleville St
  • Guided tours are limited to ten people. Sign up at the information desk in the main lobby one hour prior to the tour's starting time
  • [Check here](https://royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/visit/calendar) for an overview of the tours and activities on each day
  • A floor plan and maps are available in English, French, German, Spanish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and Punjabi