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Welcome to the Maritime Museum of BC’s blog!

Browse announcements, insights from our Collections and Archives, and our ongoing #MeetMMBC series about staff and volunteers.

Check out our series below, or recent posts to the right.

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2023 Classic Boat Festival Awards

Ahoy! Thank you to all boaters, judges, volunteers, and committee members for another wonderful Classic Boat Festival in Victoria's Inner Harbour! The awards were announced and awarded on Sunday evening during the annual Awards Banquet, and are pleased to announce the...

Fall Employment Opportunities 2023

Join the team at the Maritime Museum of BC! We have a number of opportunities open right now: both regular and temporary positions.  Make sure to read through the job posting carefully and follow the application instructions included at the bottom of each posting....

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Diving Helmet

This is an 1880s diving helmet. This was used for the costruction of the Esquimalt Dry Dock, now known as the Naden Dry Dock, constructed in 1887. This helmet features 3 lights, what we call the windows. This helmet was constructed by a man named John Date, who was...

S.S. Princess Maquinna

The Steamship Princess Maquinna was built and designed specifically for service on the West Coast of Vancouver Island. She was launched from the British Columbia Marine Railway Shipyard in Esquimalt, BC, on Christmas Eve - December 24th, 1912. Her maiden voyage was...

Salmon Lures

For recreational or sport fishing and commercial fishing, you need a way to trick the fish into thinking your bait, or lure, is one of their usual food sources. There is artistry and creativity in the world of lure making. For fishing salmon, lures that resemble an...

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#MeetMMBC: How Stephanie Got Started in Museums

Have you ever considered how your skillset and experiences could translate into heritage or museum work? Everyone who works in the GLAM (Galleries, Libraries, Archives & Museums) sector has a unique career pathway. However, with the ongoing incredible financial...

#MeetMMBC: How Heather Got Started in Museums

Have you ever considered how your skillset and experiences could translate into heritage or museum work? Everyone who works in the GLAM (Galleries, Libraries, Archives & Museums) sector has a unique career pathway. However, with the ongoing incredible financial...