This BC Museum is a favorite stop whenever we are in Victoria. The two current shows close on Jan. 7, and Jan. 14th, 2024. Both are worth a visit. SUE: the T. Rex Experience and the accompanying dinosaur information is interesting, especially for kids into dinos. We also liked the Angkor, Cambodia exhibit and recommend viewing the IMAX movie first as it puts the artifacts in better perspective. Unfortunately, some of the permanent exhibits are not on display because the Museum is updating the existing space. The gift shop, which is accessible without admission, has beautiful merchandise for sale, including First Nation designed items. There also are several authentic totem poles, both inside and outside, to check out.

Real fine Museum to visit, near the center of Victoria at its old city and its Parliament Buildings plus Harbor, an half a day of getting to know the original and heritage of the Province of British Columbia. Very busy and popular area for global visitors. A must visit if you are on the island and in the city.

Really enjoyed the exhibits and IMAX movie. Highly recommend visiting. I hadn’t been since the 1990s and wow, have there been some great improvements. This is still the only museum where I’ve seen a woolly mammoth. Be sure to catch an IMAX movie while you’re there,

A wonder experience at the Royal BC. To understand the importance of Vancouver Island to the reemergence of life in the Northern Hemisphere after the Ice Age, it really shows the unique gift that lies in this region. The displays are kept up well and dynamic. The photography exhibit on right now is wonderful. The IMAX film “Everest” was excellent and inspiring, though not really for youngsters (mine is almost 8), despite being rated “G”. I would say seeing the Royal BC is of great importance to getting the Victoria, but also the Vancouver Island experience!!

The Terry Fox van is in the building. Make a quick trip to the foyer w/o going anywhere else. Have an emotional moment with a piece of true blue Canadian iconography. The restored van that was used to accompany Mr.F. and his team across this country. More artifacts to come I hope.

Amazing. Normally my mum doesn’t like museums, but this one definitely scratched her back. She was so glad she went. The photography section was incredible, a must see. Great learning more about the First Nations. 5*. Amazing immersive museum.

Wondering exhibitions, excellent Location, so much to see. We loved the photograph exhibition on the wild n nature. Amazing works of art. Good value for the tickets. Perhaps due to the space limitations, I wish the layouts would be better for traffic flow. It seems we need to go out in the way in.

A couple of hours is ample time to explore the museum. We did not go to the IMAX theater. The Stonehenge exhibit was interesting, but knowing some of the back story is helpful. The rest was done nicely. Depending on your depth of knowledge, there are definitely things to learn.

Once again, a wonderful time at the museum. There was the Stonehenge exhibition there and it ws very interesting to learn about. The exhibits were laid out in a timed manner from the earliest to the latest, with great narration. Allow at least an hour to an hour and a half.

It is a great museum, covers natural history, the gold rush, indigenous history, and some colonial history. Definitely worth the money. A large age range of kids could enjoy. adults will enjoy! Something for everyone. There’s also an IMAX theatre in the museum that’s a must do.