Join us to celebrate the 128th birthday SV Dorothy, perhaps the oldest Canadian sailboat still sailing! Admission to the Maritime Museum of BC will be by donation all day. See the Travelling the Alberni Inlet exhibit, complete an Activity Book for pirate's treasure, and check out interactive anchor and knot making stations! Our Salty Sunday … Continued
The Maritime Museum of BC will be open with admission by donation all day long, from 9:30am to 4:30pm. Drop-in anytime from 1:00pm to 4:00pm to create your own beaded fish charm to take home with you, inspired by the diversity of species in our local waters! See the Travelling the Alberni Inlet exhibit, complete … Continued
Join us on Community Day, where admission is by donation, and dive into this creative program inspired by the beautiful fish of British Columbia. Participants will explore the amazing diversity of fish, discover their importance to our ecosystems, and learn how to protect them. By the end, they will have a new appreciation for our … Continued
Between 10:30 am to 3:30 pm, drop in to celebrate Trekka’s international voyage by creating a linocut postcard to send to your farthest flung friend or loved one!
Our 2025 cohort of the Artists Aboard Program spent the Classic Boat Festival sketching and painting en plein air on the docks and aboard select vessels. See their work on public display on Sunday, October 19 in the Maritime Museum of BC gallery!
Join us for a community day at the Maritime Museum of BC to celebrate the spooky season, Halloween, and come in from the chilly weather.
Join us for some holiday cheer! Admission will be by donation all day, 9:30am-4:30pm, with crafts from 12:00pm-3:30pm and a sing along from 1:30pm-2:30pm.
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
This Valentine’s and Family Day weekend, join us at the Maritime Museum of BC for a welcoming and heartwarming Community Day centered on love, family, and legacy! Drop in anytime from 1:00PM-4:00PM and take part in a creative ink watercolour activity, inviting you to reflect on family members, ancestors, or chosen family who have shaped … Continued
Dive deeper into the current exhibit at the Maritime Museum of BC – 1858: Black Routes, Black Routes, which explores early Black immigration to BC.
This Spring Break, join us at the Maritime Museum of BC for three welcoming and creative Community Days, running March 26–28, centred on art, family, and hands-on fun! Drop in and explore our exhibit ‘1858: Black Routes, Black Roots’, and participate in our craft activities designed to spark creativity for all ages! On Thursday, March 26th you’ll find crafts, games, and books to enjoy in our gallery! … Continued
This Spring Break, join us at the Maritime Museum of BC for three welcoming and creative Community Days, running March 26–28, centred on art, family, and hands-on fun! Drop in and explore our exhibit ‘1858: Black Routes, Black Roots’, and participate in our craft activities designed to spark creativity for all ages! On Thursday, March 26th you’ll find crafts, games, and books to enjoy in our gallery! … Continued