About
Step into the boots of a recruit and explore the evolution of the Royal Canadian Navy through the uniforms worn by those who served. From the iconic “square rig” of the 1940s to the high-tech safety gear of today, Getting Tiddley reveals how the navy uniform is a symbol of rank, a tool for survival, and a representation of Canada.
The term “Tiddley” is naval slang for looking smart, neat, and sharp. This exhibition traces that standard of excellence through over eighty years of transformation, highlighting the moments when the Navy began to forge its own path distinct from British traditions.
The Maritime Museum of BC is pleased to offer special admission rates for the duration of the exhibition. All active Canadian military personnel, Veterans, and their families will receive 20% off admission. Additionally, any service member who visits the exhibition in uniform will receive free admission for themselves.
What’s On
1858: Black Routes, Black Roots
Under 60 Tons
Travelling the Alberni Inlet
The Marine Art of John Horton: From Nine to Ninety
Pacific in Peril: Climate Change, the Warming Ocean, and How to Turn the Tide
No Walk in the Woods: The History of the West Coast Trail
Detail Beyond Measure: Models from the Maritime Museum of BC’s Collection
Victoria Harbour
Salmon Tales: How Fishing Shaped BC
Let There Be Light with Woodblock Prints
Darn It! Our Maritime Make and Mend Culture
Queer at Sea: Tales from the 2SLGBTQ+ Community
Victoria: City of Circumnavigators
Our Fleet: Small Craft with a Story
SS Valencia: “A Theatre of Horror”
Protecting Our Coast: The Shifting Role of BC Lighthouses
