Combining the best of both experiences, the Royal BC Museum and IMAX® Victoria Combo Membership gets you unlimited IMAX® documentary films, unlimited access to museum galleries and feature exhibitions. JOIN TODAY. We're excited to announce the return of our biannual museum magazine, What’s inSight, with its September issue!

May 10, 2024 · Jan 29, 2025 - Looking to get inspired on your trip to Victoria? Immerse yourself into world-class art, exciting history, and mind-bending science. Check out the best museums in Victoria to visit in 2025. Book effortlessly online with Tripadvisor!

We recommend all museum visitors, including members, book their tickets online before arriving at the museum to guarantee availability. Would rather pay in person? No problem! Our box office staff will be happy to assist you once you arrive. IMAX® Victoria. For more information, please visit the IMAX® Victoria website.

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The Royal British Columbia Museum (or Royal BC Museum), founded in 1886, is a history museum in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. The "Royal" title was approved by Queen Elizabeth II and bestowed by Prince Philip in 1987, to coincide with a royal tour of that year. [ 2 ]

Finish the adventure with an immersive cinematic experience at IMAX® Victoria, BC’s largest screen. Enjoy other remarkable historical venues on our grounds, including Helmcken House, St. Ann’s Schoolhouse, the Netherlands Centennial Carillon and Thunderbird Park. Our precinct also hosts numerous food trucks and the 2% Jazz cafe.

Discover 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.

As the capital city, Victoria has a lot of important places to visit and an incredible array of things to see. This also includes museums! From military history, to city archives, and even bugs, Victoria has a museum for any and every interest. Check out some of Victoria's best museums...

Feb 25, 2024 · The Royal BC Museum, Victoria’s flagship museum, is more than a repository of artifacts; it’s a vibrant space where the past meets the present, offering insights into the natural world and human history of British Columbia.

At 675 Belleville Street, the Royal BC Museum is in the heart of Victoria’s Inner Harbour on the corner between Victoria’s two most famous landmark buildings – the BC Legislature and the Empress Hotel.