The Maritime Museum of BC

Sensory-Friendly Hours
2025-09-07 09:30 - 12:00, 2025-09-14 09:30 - 12:00, 2025-09-21 09:30 - 12:00, 2025-09-28 09:30 - 12:00, 2025-10-05 09:30 - 12:00, 2025-10-12 09:30 - 12:00, 2025-10-19 09:30 - 12:00, 2025-10-28 09:30 - 12:00 (America/Vancouver) and 4 more dates | The Maritime Museum of BC, 744 Douglas Street, Victoria, British Columbia, V8W3M6, Canada
Explore the Maritime Museum of BC during our weekly Sensory-Friendly hours, designed for visitors who prefer a quiet and subdued environment. Enjoy low-volume surroundings, dimmed lighting, and a scent-free atmosphere. These dedicated hours provide an inclusive experience for all, ensuring everyone can engage with our exhibits comfortably and peacefully.

Sensory kits are available to borrow during your visit from the front desk during all opening hours.

Salty Sundays: Linocut Printmaking Workshop
2025-09-07 14:00 - 16:00 | The Maritime Museum of BC, 744 Douglas Street, Victoria, British Columbia, V8W3M6, Canada
Join us for an educational and creative drop-in program where participants can create linocut bookmark or postcard prints, while learning about Salish Sea animals and their ecosystems.

This program is drop-in anytime between 2:00pm to 4:00pm, and it should take you between 15-30 minutes to finish. You are always welcome to stay longer!

Anyone ages 10+ is welcome to carve a stamp, and younger participants can make a bookmark or postcard with a pre-carved stamp!

This program is included in admission or membership, and does not require registration.

Museum Tots - Microscopic
2025-09-13 10:30 - 11:15 | British Columbia
This weekly program introduces children ages 3 – 5 to the fun world of museum learning. Each week’s program revolves around a new theme, encouraging children to learn through crafts, play, song, and dance. There is a new maritime theme every week.

No registration required–drop-ins welcome!

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 duration of the program.

Museum Tots - Lighthouses
2025-09-20 10:30 - 11:15 | The Maritime Museum of BC, 744 Douglas Street, Victoria, British Columbia, V8W3M6, Canada
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 duration of the program.

Salty Sundays: Beaded Fish
2025-09-21 14:00 - 16:00 | The Maritime Museum of BC, 744 Douglas Street, Victoria, British Columbia, V8W3M6, Canada
Dive into this creative program inspired by the beautiful fish of British Columbia. Participants will explore the amazing diversity of native marine and freshwater 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.

This program is drop-in anytime between 2:00pm to 4:00pm, and it should take you between 15-30 minutes to finish your charm. You are always welcome to stay longer!

This program is recommended for ages 8+.

Museum Tots - Salmon Tales
2025-09-27 10:30 - 11:15 | British Columbia

Museum Tots - Water Cycle
2025-10-04 10:30 - 11:15 | The Maritime Museum of BC, 744 Douglas Street, Victoria, British Columbia, V8W3M6, Canada

Salty Sundays: Collage Bookmarks
2025-10-05 14:00 - 16:00 | The Maritime Museum of BC, 744 Douglas Street, Victoria, British Columbia, V8W3M6, Canada
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 bookmark that shows everyone your creativity and love for the planet!

This program is drop-in anytime between 2:00pm to 4:00pm, and it should take you between 15-30 minutes to finish your collage. You are always welcome to stay longer!

Anyone of any age can join – no experience necessary!

Museum Tots - Sailor's Thanksgiving
2025-10-11 10:30 - 11:15 | British Columbia

Salty Sundays: Watercolour Ink Workshop
2025-10-12 14:00 - 16:00 | The Maritime Museum of BC, 744 Douglas Street, Victoria, British Columbia, V8W3M6, Canada
Brush up on your local tree and forest knowledge in this educational and creative drop-in program. Participants will have the opportunity to create ink postcard paintings of misty, biodiverse coastal BC forest, while learning about these habitats and their connection to marine ecosystems.

This program is drop-in anytime between 2:00pm to 4:00pm, and it should take you between 15-30 minutes to finish your watercolour. You are always welcome to stay longer!

Anyone of any age can join – no experience necessary!

This program is included in the price of admission and drop-in only, with no registration required.

Museum Tots - All Aboard the Steamship
2025-10-18 10:30 - 11:15 | British Columbia

Museum Tots - Spooky Sea Halloween
2025-10-25 10:30 - 11:15 | British Columbia

Museum Tots - Artsy Animals
2025-11-01 10:30 - 11:15 | British Columbia

Museum Tots - Remembrance
2025-11-08 10:30 - 11:15 | British Columbia

Museum Tots - How To Not Crash Your Boat
2025-11-15 10:30 - 11:15 | British Columbia

Museum Tots - Beach Life
2025-11-22 10:30 - 11:15 | The Maritime Museum of BC, 744 Douglas Street, Victoria, British Columbia, V8W3M6, Canada

Museum Tots - Sailing Ships
2025-11-29 10:30 - 11:15 | British Columbia

Museum Tots - Welcome Winter
2025-12-06 10:30 - 11:15 | British Columbia

Museum Tots - Sankofa Storytime
2025-12-13 10:30 - 11:15 | British Columbia
