Events
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Holiday Closure
The Maritime Museum of BC will be closed on Thursday, January 1.
The MMBC will re-open on its normal schedule on Friday, January 2.
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Sensory-Friendly Hours
Sensory-Friendly Hours
Explore the Maritime Museum of BC during our weekly Sensory-Friendly hours, designed for visitors who prefer a quiet and subdued environment.
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Mini Mariner Mornings – Ocean Orchestra
Mini Mariner Mornings – Ocean Orchestra
Join us for a morning of musical fun at the Maritime Museum! We will explore how music is everywhere and in everything, from objects in your home to the sounds of the sea. Move, dance, sing and play, and leave with your very own handmade musical instrument. This program runs every Saturday morning, with new themes each week. Drop-in … Continued
Fabric Printmaking Workshop
Fabric Printmaking Workshop
In this creative session, you'll carve your own linocut stamp and print it onto fabric. Explore block printing techniques while celebrating the beauty and history of our coastal heritage.
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Sensory-Friendly Hours
Sensory-Friendly Hours
Explore the Maritime Museum of BC during our weekly Sensory-Friendly hours, designed for visitors who prefer a quiet and subdued environment.
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Early Museum Closure
Early Museum Closure
The Maritime Museum of BC will be closing at 3:30 pm on Thursday, December 18 for a private event.
Happy New Year!
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Mini Mariner Mornings – Secrets of the Deep Sea
Mini Mariner Mornings – Secrets of the Deep Sea
Join us as we discover the mysterious deep blue sea! We’ll be journeying into the depths this week and learning about the sea creatures that live in the ocean deep. Have fun reading, joining a submarine crew, creating an ocean scene, and making your very own lanternfish! This program runs every Saturday morning, with new themes each week. Drop-in anytime between 10:00am and 11:00am, but remember storytime is at … Continued
Sea Glass Jewelry Workshop
Sea Glass Jewelry Workshop
Learn about the history of sea glass in this interactive workshop. Then design your own piece of jewelry using locally sourced sea glass.
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Community Day – Swimming into the New Year!
Community Day – Swimming into the New Year!
It’s a new year, new community day! Start the new year with curiosity, creativity, and community spirit. On this special day, admission is by donation all day, giving everyone the chance to explore our exhibit 1858: Black Routes, Black Roots and enjoy a relaxed day at the museum. From 1:30–4:00 PM, drop in for a … Continued
Mini Mariner Mornings – Bird is the Word
Mini Mariner Mornings – Bird is the Word
Join us this week to learn all about our local birds! Marine birds, migratory birds, and more! Check out some bird watching tools from our collection and make your own pair of binoculars to spot birds in your neighbourhood. This program runs every Saturday morning, with new themes each week. Drop-in anytime between 10:00am and 11:00am, but remember storytime is at 10:15am! … Continued
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Sensory-Friendly Hours
Sensory-Friendly Hours
Explore the Maritime Museum of BC during our weekly Sensory-Friendly hours, designed for visitors who prefer a quiet and subdued environment.
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Sea Glass Jewelry Workshop
Sea Glass Jewelry Workshop
Learn about the history of sea glass in this interactive workshop. Then design your own piece of jewelry using locally sourced sea glass.
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Mini Mariner Mornings – Waves of Communication
Mini Mariner Mornings – Waves of Communication
Ahoy! Hello! Can you hear me? This week at the Maritime Museum we’ll be exploring communication and the ways we talk to people all around the world! From telephones, telegraphs, and signal flags join us while we craft and play games that teach us the history of communication. We will also have real-life artefacts for you to see and … Continued