The Maritime Museum of BC

Sensory-Friendly Hours
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, 2025-11-18 09:30 - 12:00, 2025-11-25 09:30 - 12:00, 2025-12-02 09:30 - 12:00, 2025-12-09 09:30 - 12:00 (America/Vancouver) and 5 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: 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
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.

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
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.

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

Museum Tots - Winter Solstice
2025-12-20 10:30 - 11:15 | British Columbia

No Museum Tots
2025-12-27 00:00 - 23:59 | The Maritime Museum of BC, 744 Douglas Street, Victoria, British Columbia, V8W3M6, Canada
No Museum Tots this week.

For more information, please call us at 250-385-4222 or email us at programs@mmbc.bc.ca.

Mini Mariner Mornings - Ocean Orchestra
2026-01-10 10:00 - 11:00 | The Maritime Museum of BC, 744 Douglas St, Victoria, BC, V8W 3M6, Canada
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 anytime between 10:00am and 11:00am, but remember storytime is at 10:15am! Activities are suitable for ages 3-8 years. Parents and guardians must remain at the museum for the duration of the program.

No registration required–drop-ins welcome!

Mini Mariner Mornings - Secrets of the Deep Sea
2026-01-17 10:00 - 11:00 | The Maritime Museum of BC, 744 Douglas Street, Victoria, British Columbia, V8W3M6, Canada
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 10:15am! Activities are suitable for ages 3-8 years. Parents and guardians must remain at the museum for the duration of the program.

No registration required–drop-ins welcome!

Mini Mariner Mornings - Bird is the Word
2026-01-24 10:00 - 11:00 | The Maritime Museum of BC, 744 Douglas Street, Victoria, British Columbia, V8W3M6, Canada
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! Activities are suitable for ages 3-8 years. Parents and guardians must remain at the museum for the duration of the program.
