This drop-in weekly program introduces children ages 3–5 to the exciting world of museum learning! Each session features a new theme, engaging little learners through crafts, play, songs, and movement. No registration required. For more information, please call us at 250-385-4222 or email us at programs@mmbc.bc.ca. Please note that parents are required to stay for the … Continued
Square up on your local tree and forest knowledge in this educational and creative drop-in workshop that teaches participants how to create ink postcard paintings of misty, biodiverse coastal BC forests. Participants paint while learning about these habitats, their connection to marine ecosystems, and the environmental risk factors that threaten them. No experience is necessary. Drop in and start creating!
Explore the Maritime Museum of BC during our weekly Sensory-Friendly hours, designed for visitors who prefer a quiet and subdued environment.
An educational and creative drop-in workshop that teaches participants how to create linocut bookmark/postcard prints, while learning about Salish Sea animals and the environmental risk factors that threaten their lives and ecosystems. No experience is necessary. Drop in and start creating!
The Maritime Museum of BC will be closed to the public for our exhibit changeover.
We will reopen on 6 June, 2025 with our brand new exhibit: Travelling the Alberni Inlet.
Before road networks reached the region in the 1950s, the Alberni Inlet served as a lifeline for communities between Port Alberni and the coast, transporting people, goods, and resources. Travelling the Alberni Inlet highlights the enduring importance of 20th-century maritime transportation from the age of steamships to the present day. Central to the exhibit is … Continued
This drop-in weekly program introduces children ages 3–5 to the exciting world of museum learning! Each session features a new theme, engaging little learners through crafts, play, songs, and movement. No registration required. For more information, please call us at 250-385-4222 or email us at programs@mmbc.bc.ca. Please note that parents are required to stay for the … Continued
Learn about the history of sea glass in this interactive workshop. Then design your own piece of jewelry using locally sourced sea glass.
Explore the Maritime Museum of BC during our weekly Sensory-Friendly hours, designed for visitors who prefer a quiet and subdued environment.
It's Valentine's Day! The Maritime Museum of BC will be open with admission by donation all day long.
See the Pacific in Peril: Climate Change, the Warming Ocean, and How to Turn the Tide exhibit, complete an Activity Book for pirate's treasure, and check out interactive anchor and knotmaking stations!
Join us to explore collage as an artistic medium while embracing a zero-waste philosophy. Participants can discover how to create stunning collages using recycled materials and fostering a sustainable approach to artmaking. Unleash your creativity and make a button that shows everyone your creativity and love for the planet!
This drop-in weekly program introduces children ages 3–5 to the exciting world of museum learning! Each session features a new theme, engaging little learners through crafts, play, songs, and movement. No registration required. For more information, please call us at 250-385-4222 or email us at programs@mmbc.bc.ca. Please note that parents are required to stay for the … Continued
Explore the Maritime Museum of BC during our weekly Sensory-Friendly hours, designed for visitors who prefer a quiet and subdued environment.
Learn how to create woven designs using paper, inspired by the historical techniques used in sailmaking. Participants will learn about patterns and materials, gaining skills that connect art with the practical aspects of making sails. This hands-on experience will help participants explore their creativity while making a unique keepsake craft. No experience is necessary – … Continued
Join us for an ocean-inspired fabric printmaking workshop at the Maritime Museum of BC, where you will carve your own linocut stamp and apply it to fabric! This hands-on session invites participants to explore the history and beauty of our rich maritime heritage through creative block printing techniques. Bring your imagination and leave with a … Continued
This drop-in weekly program introduces children ages 3–5 to the exciting world of museum learning! Each session features a new theme, engaging little learners through crafts, play, songs, and movement. No registration required. For more information, please call us at 250-385-4222 or email us at programs@mmbc.bc.ca. Please note that parents are required to stay for the … Continued
Explore the Maritime Museum of BC during our weekly Sensory-Friendly hours, designed for visitors who prefer a quiet and subdued environment.
This program invites participants to explore the art of knotting, inspired by sailors who crafted intricate designs during their leisure time at sea. In this hands-on workshop, attendees will learn essential macrame techniques to create their own unique keychains while discovering the rich maritime history being this creative pastime. By the end, participants will not … Continued
This drop-in weekly program introduces children ages 3–5 to the exciting world of museum learning! Each session features a new theme, engaging little learners through crafts, play, songs, and movement. No registration required. For more information, please call us at 250-385-4222 or email us at programs@mmbc.bc.ca. Please note that parents are required to stay for the … Continued
Explore the Maritime Museum of BC during our weekly Sensory-Friendly hours, designed for visitors who prefer a quiet and subdued environment.
Square up on your local tree and forest knowledge in this educational and creative drop-in workshop that teaches participants how to create ink postcard paintings of misty, biodiverse coastal BC forests. Participants paint while learning about these habitats, their connection to marine ecosystems, and the environmental risk factors that threaten them. No experience is necessary. Drop in and start creating!
This drop-in weekly program introduces children ages 3–5 to the exciting world of museum learning! Each session features a new theme, engaging little learners through crafts, play, songs, and movement. No registration required. For more information, please call us at 250-385-4222 or email us at programs@mmbc.bc.ca. Please note that parents are required to stay for the … Continued
Learn about the history of sea glass in this interactive workshop. Then design your own piece of jewelry using locally sourced sea glass.
Explore the Maritime Museum of BC during our weekly Sensory-Friendly hours, designed for visitors who prefer a quiet and subdued environment.
An educational and creative drop-in workshop that teaches participants how to create linocut bookmark/postcard prints, while learning about Salish Sea animals and the environmental risk factors that threaten their lives and ecosystems. No experience is necessary. Drop in and start creating!