The Maritime Museum of BC

Sensory-Friendly Hours
2024-08-25 09:30 - 12:00, 2024-09-08 09:30 - 12:00, 2024-09-15 09:30 - 12:00, 2024-09-22 09:30 - 12:00, 2024-09-29 09:30 - 12:00, 2024-10-06 09:30 - 12:00, 2024-10-13 09:30 - 12:00, 2024-10-20 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.

Museum Tots - Pirates
2024-09-14 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 - Sharks
2024-09-21 10:30 - 11:15 | British Columbia

Salty Sundays: Linocut Printmaking Workshop
2024-09-22 14:00 - 16:00, 2024-11-03 14:00 - 16:00 | The Maritime Museum of BC, 744 Douglas Street, Victoria, British Columbia, V8W3M6, Canada
An educational and creative drop-in workshop that teaches participants how to create linocut bookmark/postcard prints, while learning about Salish Sea animals and the environmental risk factors that threaten their lives and ecosystems. No experience is necessary. Drop in and start creating!

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

Museum Tots - Go For Gold! (Rushes)
2024-09-28 10:30 - 11:15 | British Columbia

Museum Tots - Deep Sea Discoveries
2024-10-05 10:30 - 11:15 | British Columbia

Museum Tots - Sailor's Thanksgiving: Kelp Forests
2024-10-12 10:30 - 11:15 | British Columbia

Museum Tots - Bird is the Word
2024-10-19 10:30 - 11:15 | British Columbia

Museum Tots - Spooky Sea Halloween
2024-10-26 10:30 - 11:15 | British Columbia

Spooky Lantern Drop-In Workshop
2024-10-31 13:00 - 16:00 | The Maritime Museum of BC, 744 Douglas Street, Victoria, British Columbia, V8W 3M6, Canada
Join us on Halloween and make your own Spooky Sea Lantern at the Maritime Museum of BC this Halloween! Dive into the eerie ocean depths as we craft glowing sea lanterns inspired by lighthouses and all things Halloween. Suitable for all ages, this drop-in event runs from 1:00pm to 4:00pm and is free with admission. Perfect for families and spooky enthusiasts alike, don your favourite costume and bring home your very own lantern to use for years to come!

Museum Tots - Salmon Tales
2024-11-02 10:30 - 11:15 | British Columbia

Museum Tots - Remembrance
2024-11-09 10:30 - 11:15 | British Columbia

Salty Sundays: Watercolour Ink Workshop
2024-11-10 14:00 - 16:00 | The Maritime Museum of BC, 744 Douglas Street, Victoria, British Columbia, V8W3M6, Canada
Square up on your local tree and forest knowledge in this educational and creative drop-in workshop that teaches participants how to create ink postcard paintings of misty, biodiverse coastal BC forests. Participants paint while learning about these habitats, their connection to marine ecosystems, and the environmental risk factors that threaten them. No experience is necessary. Drop in and start creating!

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

Museum Tots - Water Sports
2024-11-16 10:30 - 11:15 | British Columbia

Museum Tots - How To Not Crash Your Boat
2024-11-23 10:30 - 11:15 | British Columbia

Museum Tots - All Aboard the Steamship
2024-11-30 10:30 - 11:15 | British Columbia

Museum Tots - Welcome Winter
2024-12-07 10:30 - 11:15 | British Columbia
