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SUMMARY:Community Day
DESCRIPTION:It’s Valentine’s Day! The Maritime Museum of BC will be open with admission by donation all day long.  \n\n\n\nSee 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!
URL:https://mmbc.bc.ca/event/community-day-5/
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Community Day,Special Event
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SUMMARY:Love Across the Waves: A Valentine’s Day Drop-In
DESCRIPTION:This Valentine’s Day\, join us at the Maritime Museum of BC for a heartwarming family-friendly event filled with creativity and maritime history! Drop in anytime from 10:30am to 3:30pm to create a unique Valentine’s Day card for your loved ones\, inspired by the age-old tradition of sailors sending love letters across the sea.  \n\n\n\nExplore the art of stamping and printing as you use pre-made stamps or create your very own linocut stamps to design personalized cards. Imagine the joy of sending a heartfelt message across the ocean—just like sailors did when they wrote letters to their sweethearts back home. Take home a special card to send your love or give it to someone who means the most to you.  \n\n\n\nCome for the art\, stay for the stories of love that sailed the seas\, and make this Valentine’s Day one to remember for the whole family!  \n\n\n\nTo spread the love\, admission to the museum as well as participation in this program are by donation on February 14th 2025 as part of our monthly community days. The museum is open from 9:30am to 4:30pm.  
URL:https://mmbc.bc.ca/event/love-across-the-waves-a-valentines-day-drop-in/
LOCATION:The Maritime Museum of BC\, 744 Douglas Street\, Victoria\, British Columbia\, V8W3M6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Community Day,Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250314T150000
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SUMMARY:Book Launch: Dan Black presents Oceans of Fate: Peace and Peril Aboard the Steamship Empress of Asia
DESCRIPTION:A riveting and highly researched naval history of a famous Canadian steamship\, the Empress of Asia\, and the personalities and world events intersecting its history–presented right here in Victoria at the Maritime Museum of BC! \n\n\n\nAuthor Daniel Robert Black will launch Oceans of Fate: Peace and Peril Aboard the Steamship Empress of Asia (Dundurn Press) on March 14\, 2025 in the MMBC gallery at 744 Douglas Street. This launch is included in admission\, and free for MMBC members. \n\n\n\nA Q&A and book signing will follow the presentation. Copies of Oceans of Fate will be available for purchase in the MMBC gift shop. \n\n\n\nAbout the Book\n\n\n\nThe remarkable story of how one ship — doomed by war — intersected lives and crossed into history. \n\n\n\nCompleted in 1913 for Canadian Pacific\, the Empress of Asia plied the oceans for nearly 30 years. Built for long-haul ocean travel during peace-time\, she saw wartime service as an armed merchant cruiser and troopship before Japanese dive-bombers destroyed her in 1942. \n\n\n\nThrough the Roaring Twenties and the Great Depression\, she brought continents and people together\, delivering mail and multimillion-dollar consignments of silk. As a luxurious passenger liner\, she was a “Greyhound of the Pacific\,” braving epic storms and smashing transpacific speed records. From stokehold to bridge\, steerage to first-class staterooms\, she steamed with a kaleidoscope of lives\, including courageous and recalcitrant crew\, immigrants and refugees seeking a better life or relief from disaster\, drug smugglers\, weapons dealers\, and the idle and not-so-idle rich. \n\n\n\nThis is the dramatic story of how that one ship and the lives of those on board intersected during a tumultuous period of world history\, culminating in her sinking off Singapore in the Second World War. \n\n\n\nAbout the Author\n\n\n\nDan Black is the former editor of Legion Magazine and author or co-author of three previous books\, including Harry Livingstone’s Forgotten Men: Canadians and the Chinese Labour Corps in the First World War. He lives near Ottawa.
URL:https://mmbc.bc.ca/event/book-launch-daniel-robert-black-presents-oceans-of-fate-peace-and-peril-aboard-the-steamship-empress-of-asia/
LOCATION:The Maritime Museum of BC\, 744 Douglas Street\, Victoria\, British Columbia\, V8W3M6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Special Event
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SUMMARY:Community Day
DESCRIPTION:It’s World Water Day! The Maritime Museum of BC will be open with admission by donation all day long.  \n\n\n\nSee 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!
URL:https://mmbc.bc.ca/event/community-day-6/
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Community Day,Special Event
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250322T153000
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SUMMARY:Seaside Chats: Solutions for Ocean Sustainability 
DESCRIPTION:Join us on World Water Day to learn more about what is happening in our community to conserve our ocean ecosystems and find solutions in the face of climate change. Hear from two speakers featured in our current exhibit\, Pacific in Peril\, as they discuss their work at Ocean Networks Canada and SeaChange. Understand the work that is currently being done\, ask questions\, and learn what you can do to support our oceans.   \n\n\n\n\nJustin Lisaingo is the Operations Manager of Seachange Marine Conservation Society. He is especially keen to explore how multidisciplinary sciences and cultural knowledge can collaboratively benefit coastal and ocean ecosystem management  \n\n\n\nHe has worked extensively in the marine public aquarium industry\, where he specialized in marine species identification and equipment and logistics management. He can usually be found in the forest examining mushrooms and leafhoppers\, while doing archery. He is also highly food-motivated and would argue that marine biology is the most delicious of the sciences.  \n\n\n\n\n\nMartin Scherwath is a Senior Staff Scientist at Ocean Networks Canada (ONC) responsible for geophysical experiments in the fields of gas hydrates\, seabed dynamics\, and geological carbon storage. Martin holds an M.Sc. from Leeds University and a Ph.D. in geophysics from Te Herenga Waka – Victoria University of Wellington. He joined ONC in 2011 and was appointed Adjunct Assistant Professor at the School of Earth and Ocean Sciences at the University of Victoria.  \n\n\n\n\nIn celebration of World Water Day\, the Maritime Museum of BC will be open by donation from 9:30am to 4:30pm. By registering for this event\, you can enjoy the Museum any time before or after Seaside Chats.  \n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration is optional but strongly encouraged.   \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://mmbc.bc.ca/event/seaside-chats-solutions-for-ocean-sustainability/
LOCATION:The Maritime Museum of BC\, 744 Douglas Street\, Victoria\, British Columbia\, V8W3M6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Community Day,Special Event
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SUMMARY:Community Day
DESCRIPTION:Happy 70th Birthday\, MMBC! On this day in 1955\, the Maritime Museum of BC first opened its doors. \n\n\n\nJoin us on Friday\, April 18 for a special Community Day with admission by donation all day long. Enjoy sweet treats\, get crafty with pop-up programs in the gallery\, and explore our newest exhibit\, The Marine Art of John Horton: From Nine to Ninety\, celebrating the coast through art. \n\n\n\nHelp us mark this milestone by sharing your own maritime memories! Submit your story to our 70 Maritime Memories project for a chance to be featured in our online storyboard.Learn more: https://mmbc.bc.ca/70memories/
URL:https://mmbc.bc.ca/event/community-day-7/
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Community Day,Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250516T093000
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SUMMARY:Community Day
DESCRIPTION:Start your long weekend off on the right foot by joining us at the Maritime Museum of BC for a drop-in craft – Collage Buttons! Take inspiration from the maritime scenes of John Horton’s artworks displayed in the gallery\, collage a design from recycled materials\, and turn it into a wearable button! You’ll make a new piece of hardware to show of your creativity and passions\, along with your love of the ocean.  \n\n\n\nMaterials will be provided\, but if you have personal materials such as small photos\, letters\, or other paper material that you would like to incorporate into the collages\, please bring them along. Everyone will leave with one 6cm button to attach to your favourite bag\, tote or coat!  \n\n\n\nAs part of our monthly Community Days\, admission to the museum on May 16th \, as well as participation in this program\, are by donation. Drop in anytime from 10:30am to 3:30pm to make your button. The Museum is open 9:30am to 4:30pm.  
URL:https://mmbc.bc.ca/event/community-day-8/
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Community Day,Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250608T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250608T163000
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SUMMARY:Community Day
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate World Oceans Day and Ocean Week Victoria with us! The Maritime Museum of BC will be open with admission by donation all day long.
URL:https://mmbc.bc.ca/event/community-day-9/
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Community Day,Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250727T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250727T235959
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SUMMARY:Community Day
DESCRIPTION: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.   \n\n\n\nSee the Travelling the Alberni Inlet exhibit\, complete an Activity Book for pirate’s treasure\, and check out interactive anchor and knot making stations!  \n\n\n\nOur Salty Sunday drop-in program will also be running from 2:00pm to 4:00pm where visitors can create a rope keychain to take home with them! 
URL:https://mmbc.bc.ca/event/community-day-10/
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Community Day,Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250809T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250809T235959
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SUMMARY:Community Day
DESCRIPTION:The Maritime Museum of BC will be open with admission by donation all day long\, from 9:30am to 4:30pm.     \n\n\n\nDrop-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!  \n\n\n\nSee the Travelling the Alberni Inlet exhibit\, complete an Activity Book for pirate’s treasure\, and check out interactive anchor and knot making stations! 
URL:https://mmbc.bc.ca/event/community-day-11/
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Community Day,Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250809T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250809T160000
DTSTAMP:20260430T065940
CREATED:20250614T230951Z
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SUMMARY:Community Day Drop-In: Beaded Fish 
DESCRIPTION: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 fishy neighbours and a stylish beaded charm to take home.      \n\n\n\nNo experience is necessary – drop in anytime from 1:00 to 4:00pm and start creating!  
URL:https://mmbc.bc.ca/event/community-day-drop-in-beaded-fish/
LOCATION:The Maritime Museum of BC\, 744 Douglas Street\, Victoria\, British Columbia\, V8W3M6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Day
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250912T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250912T163000
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SUMMARY:Community Day: Trekka Returns!
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Community Day at the Maritime Museum of BC to celebrate 70 years this week since Trekka and John Guzzwell set sail\, and 66 years since they returned to Victoria Harbour after circumnavigating the globe! Admission to the museum will be by donation all day\, from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm.   \n\n\n\nBetween 10:30 am to 3:30 pm that day\, drop in to celebrate Trekka’s international voyage by creating a linocut postcard to send to your farthest flung friend or loved one! Carve a small linocut stamp and use our pre-carved postcard template to print your own\, unique postcard.   \n\n\n\nIt should take you around 15-30 minutes to complete your postcard\, and all materials will be provided. You are always welcome to stay longer\, and the program is free with admission!  \n\n\n\nAnyone ages 10+ is welcome to carve a stamp\, and younger participants can make a postcard with a pre-carved stamp! 
URL:https://mmbc.bc.ca/event/community-day-trekka-returns/
LOCATION:The Maritime Museum of BC\, 744 Douglas Street\, Victoria\, British Columbia\, V8W3M6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Day,Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251019T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251019T160000
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SUMMARY:Artists Aboard Showcase
DESCRIPTION:The 46th Classic Boat Festival in Victoria’s Inner Harbour is over\, but it has been immortalized in maritime art by three talented local artists!  \n\n\n\nOur 2025 cohort of the Artists Aboard Program spent the 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!   \n\n\n\nThe showcase is included in admission and free with membership; join us at the MMBC on October 19 for a special afternoon to celebrate the artists.  \n\n\n\nTheir festival works will be for sale—take home a Classic Boat memory to cherish forever. 
URL:https://mmbc.bc.ca/event/artists-aboard-showcase/
LOCATION:The Maritime Museum of BC\, 744 Douglas Street\, Victoria\, British Columbia\, V8W3M6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Classic Boat Festival,Salty Sundays,Special Event
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SUMMARY:Community Day: Spooky Sailor's Halloween
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\n Admission to the museum will be by donation all day\, from 9:30am to 4:30pm. Between 10:30am to 3:30pm that day\, drop-in to celebrate Halloween and create your own spiderweb using weaving techniques and a small handmade spider! The activity takes about 15–30 minutes to complete\, and all materials are provided. \n\n\n\nNo experience is needed\, and all ages are welcome. You’re always welcome to stay longer. This program is free with admission. \n\n\n\nWe’ll also have a spooky scavenger hunt around the gallery\, with candy prizes for everyone who takes part.  \n\n\n\nCostumes are encouraged!
URL:https://mmbc.bc.ca/event/community-day-spooky-sailor-halloween/
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Community Day,Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251205T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251205T163000
DTSTAMP:20260430T065940
CREATED:20251119T210200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T002047Z
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SUMMARY:Community Day: Festivi-seas!  
DESCRIPTION:Join us this Community Day at the Maritime Museum 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.   \n\n\n\nBetween 12:00pm-3:30pm that day\, drop-in and get a head start on your cards\, invitations\, gift tags\, and more! Explore the art of collage using nautical maps and magazines to create one-of-a-kind designs that are sure to impress your loved ones.   \n\n\n\nIt should take you around 15-30 minutes to complete\, and all materials will be provided. No experience required\, and all ages are welcome. You are always welcome to stay longer\, and the program is free with admission!  \n\n\n\nTo complete the day\, we are pleased to announce that the Salty Singers will be joining us in the gallery from 1:30pm-2:30pm for some shanties and carolling. You don’t want to miss it!  
URL:https://mmbc.bc.ca/event/community-day-print-a-patch/
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Community Day,Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260124T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260124T163000
DTSTAMP:20260430T065940
CREATED:20251217T001654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T001655Z
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SUMMARY:Community Day - Swimming into the New Year!
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nFrom 1:30–4:00 PM\, drop in for a hands-on craft session where we’ll be making beaded fish inspired by our coastal waters. It’s a fun\, family-friendly activity perfect for all ages\, whether you’re a seasoned crafter or looking to try something new! \n\n\n\nCome spend the afternoon with us and help support the museum in a way that works for you. We can’t wait to welcome you!
URL:https://mmbc.bc.ca/event/community-day-swimming-into-the-new-year/
LOCATION:The Maritime Museum of BC\, 744 Douglas Street\, Victoria\, British Columbia\, V8W3M6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Day,Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260213T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260213T163000
DTSTAMP:20260430T065940
CREATED:20260108T201708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T201710Z
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SUMMARY:Community Day - Drawn Together
DESCRIPTION: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! \n\n\n\nDrop 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 your story. Inspired by the holidays and themes from our current ‘1858: Black Routes\, Black Roots’ exhibit\, create a meaningful ink portrait to take home or give to your Valentine\, one that celebrates our loved ones and the stories that connect us. Come create\, reflect\, and celebrate the ties that draw us together as a community!
URL:https://mmbc.bc.ca/event/community-day-drawn-together/
LOCATION:The Maritime Museum of BC\, 744 Douglas Street\, Victoria\, British Columbia\, V8W3M6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Day,Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260221T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260221T160000
DTSTAMP:20260430T065940
CREATED:20260108T182249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T182251Z
UID:10001609-1771682400-1771689600@mmbc.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Exhibit Deep Dive – 1858: Black Routes\, Black Roots 
DESCRIPTION:Dive deeper into the current exhibit at the Maritime Museum of BC – 1858: Black Routes\, Black Routes\, which explores early Black immigration to BC. Hear from writer/researcher Madison Bridal about her experience learning and sharing about the “Pioneer Committee” and their journey to Canada on the Commodore. Then\, hear from Barbra Hudlin\, a descendent of these early Black immigrants and her family’s history on Vancouver Island.   \n\n\n\nAbout the Speakers \n\n\n\nMadison Bridal  \n\n\n\nMadison has worked in numerous museums\, on several exhibits\, and previously co-led the BCMA’s IBPOC Network. Madison is recently known for her curatorship of Rooting for Reclamation at Legacy Art Galleries\, and as the writer/researcher for 1858: Black Routes\, Black Roots here at the Maritime Museum of BC.   \n\n\n\nBarbra Hudlin  \n\n\n\nBarbra is a black Canadian living in Victoria\, BC and a direct descendent of the first Black settlers to Victoria. She is a speaker and educator deeply involved in the Black communities on Vancouver Island. She is also the founder and president of the Doug Hudlin charitable Society which is the life and legacy of the Black gentlemen empire Doug Hudlin\, a board member with the BC Black History Awareness Society\, and serves in the advisory of the City Of Victoria‘s international decade of people of African dissent committee.  \n\n\n\nCost: Free with museum admission. We ask that you register in advance\, but drop-ins are also welcome.    \n\n\n\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://mmbc.bc.ca/event/exhibit-deep-dive-1858-black-routes-black-roots/
LOCATION:The Maritime Museum of BC\, 744 Douglas Street\, Victoria\, British Columbia\, V8W3M6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Special Event
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260326T163000
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UID:10001619-1774517400-1774542600@mmbc.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Community Day - Seas the Break!
DESCRIPTION: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!  \n\n\n\nDrop in and explore our exhibit ‘1858: Black Routes\, Black Roots’\, and participate in our craft activities designed to spark creativity for all ages!  \n\n\n\nOn Thursday\, March 26th you’ll find crafts\, games\, and books to enjoy in our gallery! Then on Friday\, March 27 from 1:00–4:00 PM\, make your own lino-cut stamps\, carving your own spring designs to take home! Wrap up the fun with us on Saturday from 1:00–4:00PM and create colourful beaded fish\, a playful craft inspired by our love for the ocean!  \n\n\n\nCome craft\, create\, and celebrate Spring Break with activities that bring the community together! Fun for kids\, families\, and everyone who loves to get a little hands-on!
URL:https://mmbc.bc.ca/event/community-day-seas-the-break/
LOCATION:The Maritime Museum of BC\, 744 Douglas Street\, Victoria\, British Columbia\, V8W3M6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Day,Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260327T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260327T163000
DTSTAMP:20260430T065940
CREATED:20260219T232929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T232929Z
UID:10001620-1774603800-1774629000@mmbc.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Community Day - Seas the Break!
DESCRIPTION: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!  \n\n\n\nDrop in and explore our exhibit ‘1858: Black Routes\, Black Roots’\, and participate in our craft activities designed to spark creativity for all ages!  \n\n\n\nOn Thursday\, March 26th you’ll find crafts\, games\, and books to enjoy in our gallery! Then on Friday\, March 27 from 1:00–4:00 PM\, make your own lino-cut stamps\, carving your own spring designs to take home! Wrap up the fun with us on Saturday from 1:00–4:00PM and create colourful beaded fish\, a playful craft inspired by our love for the ocean!  \n\n\n\nCome craft\, create\, and celebrate Spring Break with activities that bring the community together! Fun for kids\, families\, and everyone who loves to get a little hands-on! 
URL:https://mmbc.bc.ca/event/community-day-seas-the-break-2/
LOCATION:The Maritime Museum of BC\, 744 Douglas Street\, Victoria\, British Columbia\, V8W3M6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Day,Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260328T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260328T163000
DTSTAMP:20260430T065940
CREATED:20260219T233142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T233144Z
UID:10001621-1774690200-1774715400@mmbc.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Community Day - Seas the Break!
DESCRIPTION: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!  \n\n\n\nDrop in and explore our exhibit ‘1858: Black Routes\, Black Roots’\, and participate in our craft activities designed to spark creativity for all ages!  \n\n\n\nOn Thursday\, March 26th you’ll find crafts\, games\, and books to enjoy in our gallery! Then on Friday\, March 27 from 1:00–4:00 PM\, make your own lino-cut stamps\, carving your own spring designs to take home! Wrap up the fun with us on Saturday from 1:00–4:00PM and create colourful beaded fish\, a playful craft inspired by our love for the ocean!  \n\n\n\nCome craft\, create\, and celebrate Spring Break with activities that bring the community together! Fun for kids\, families\, and everyone who loves to get a little hands-on! 
URL:https://mmbc.bc.ca/event/community-day-seas-the-break-3/
LOCATION:The Maritime Museum of BC\, 744 Douglas Street\, Victoria\, British Columbia\, V8W3M6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Day,Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260425T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260425T150000
DTSTAMP:20260430T065940
CREATED:20260415T160930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260418T182522Z
UID:10002699-1777114800-1777129200@mmbc.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Living History: Meet Mifflin Gibbs
DESCRIPTION:April 25th is your final opportunity to experience 1858: Black Routes\, Black Roots exhibit at the Maritime Museum of BC. To bid farewell to this impactful display in style\, we’re welcoming an esteemed guest all the way from 1866! \n\n\n\nIn partnership with Story Theatre and BC Black History Awareness Society\, we invite you to step back in time and meet Mifflin Wistar Gibbs\, the first Black person to hold elected office in British Columbia. \n\n\n\nThrough the art of historical interpretation\, this “Living History” performance brings the 19th century to life. Mr. Gibbs\, who served as a Victoria City Councillor for James Bay\, returns to answer questions from his “constituents” and share his pivotal role in shaping Canada. \n\n\n\nCo-created by Director Adonis Critter King and Producer Monica Ogden\, this program bridges the gap between the past and the contemporary\, offering audiences of all ages a chance to learn from our history to build better futures. \n\n\n\nJoin us for this special closing event: \n\n\n\nWhen: April 25\, 2026\, 11:00am – 3:00pm with break from 11:45am-12:45pm \n\n\n\nAdmission to the museum this day will be “Pay what you can!”
URL:https://mmbc.bc.ca/event/living-history-meet-mifflin-gibbs/
LOCATION:The Maritime Museum of BC\, 744 Douglas Street\, Victoria\, British Columbia\, V8W3M6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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