Upcoming Events & Programs
Museum Closed
Closure: Remembrance Day
Pay-What-You-Can Fridays
Museum Closed
Pay-What-You-Can Fridays
Mini Mariner Mornings – Salmon on the Run
Programs
Dive deeper into what the Maritime Museum of BC has to offer! Create nautical crafts in one of our workshops, explore maritime topics in our adult programs, bring in your family for Museum Tots activities on Saturdays, or engage your students’ critical thinking with a school program. There’s lots to explore at the Maritime Museum of BC!
Self Guided Gallery Tours
Enjoy the museum at your own pace with a self-guided group visit. Explore our gallery, engage with our interactive exhibits, and go on a scavenger hunt. Self-guided activity books are available for all ages!
Sensory-Friendly Hours
Experience our exhibits in a calm, welcoming, and inclusive space.
We offer dedicated Sensory-Friendly visits for individuals, families, or groups who thrive in a quieter, more subdued environment. When you book a Sensory-Friendly time, we adjust our museum space to provide:
- Dimmed lighting to lower visual stimulation
- Low-volume surroundings for a quieter visit
- A scent-free atmosphere to support sensory sensitivities
Whether you are visiting on your own or with a group, our goal is to ensure everyone can engage with our history comfortably and peacefully.
How to Book:
Sensory-Friendly hours are available by advance booking. To schedule your visit, please email us at info@mmbc.bc.ca.
Sensory Kits Available Daily
Visiting during regular museum hours without a booking? Sensory kits are available to borrow free of charge at the front desk anytime during opening hours.
Maritime Memories
Bring maritime history and engaging conversation to your community space!
Objects, photos, and archives can spark treasured, long-forgotten memories. Through our Maritime Memories program, we bring selected items from our collection to community groups to explore, discuss, and enjoy.
Designed specifically for seniors and community groups, these interactive sessions are centered on conversation, reminiscence, questions, and shared stories.
Program Details & Pricing
Duration: 1 Hour
Group Size: Recommended 15–20 participants per session
Location: Available for bookings directly at your venue or facility
Pricing: $200/program with a 25% discount if two programs are booked at the same location on the same day ($300 total)
Available Programs
Steam and Stories: Remembering the BC Coast Steamships
The Canadian Pacific Railway’s (CPR) Princess fleet played an important role in shaping travel and community life along the Northwest Coast. For many passengers, these steamships left vivid memories of journeys, changing coastlines, and life on and near the water.
In this program, participants will explore archives, photographs, and artifacts from the CPR Princess steamships while sharing stories, asking questions, and reflecting on how coastal travel has changed over time.
Dallas Road Self-Guided Walking Tour
This self-guided walking tour focuses on maritime history along the Dallas Road Walkway, but there are lots of other things to see, including artwork and local flora and fauna including Nootka roses, bald eagles, sea birds, rufous and Anna’s hummingbirds, blacktail deer, Pacific harbour seals, and occasionally whales such as orcas and humpbacks.
Victoria Harbour Self-Guided Walking Tour
This self-guided walking tour focuses on maritime history in Victoria’s Inner Harbour.
Frequently Asked Questions
What to expect on your visit.
If we cancel a program or event, you will receive a full refund. If you need to cancel or rebook, tell us within 48 hours prior to the start of the program to receive a full refund. If you are a no-show, or cancel within 48 hours of the program starting, we will not provide a refund.
The closest city parkade is under the Central Branch of the Greater Victoria Public Library on Broughton Street. There is also street parking nearby. More parking spaces are indicated on the City of Victoria website.
Our exhibit and gallery space is accessible for standard and motorized wheelchairs. We have a gender inclusive, single stall washroom available that has a baby change table. While this should be large enough for a standard wheelchair to fit in, a motorized wheelchair will not. We apologize for this inconvenience and are seeking a larger public space where we will have fully accessible washrooms.
Yes, we do! A Social Story is a social narrative for sensory and learning needs. It lets you know what to expect during your visit.
You can download a PDF of our Social Story here.