Community Day
2025-07-27 00:00 - 23:59 (America/Vancouver)
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 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!

Sensory-Friendly Hours
2025-07-27 09:30 - 12:00, 2025-08-03 09:30 - 12:00, 2025-08-10 09:30 - 12:00, 2025-08-17 09:30 - 12:00, 2025-08-24 09:30 - 12:00 | 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: Rope Keychains
2025-07-27 14:00 - 16:00 | The Maritime Museum of BC, 744 Douglas Street, Victoria, British Columbia, V8W3M6, Canada
This program invites participants to explore the art of knot making, inspired by sailors who crafted intricate designs during their leisure time at sea. In this hands-on workshop, attendees will learn essential macrame techniques to create their own unique keychains while discovering the rich maritime history being this creative pastime. By the end, participants will not only have a stylish accessory but also a deeper appreciation for the craft’s nautical roots.

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

This program is recommended for ages 10+.

Museum Tots - Life in the Harbour
2025-08-02 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.

Sea Glass Jewelry Workshop
2025-08-02 14:00 - 15:30, 2025-08-07 14:00 - 15:30 | The Maritime Museum of BC, 744 Douglas Street, Victoria, British Columbia, V8W3M6, Canada
Join us to learn about the history and beauty of sea glass in this hands-on workshop. Design your very own stunning piece of jewelry using locally sourced sea glass. No experience necessary! You’ll leave with a unique and wearable work of art that captures the beauty of the sea.

Community Day
2025-08-09 00:00 - 23:59
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 an Activity Book for pirate’s treasure, and check out interactive anchor and knot making stations!

Museum Tots - Whales on the West Coast
2025-08-09 10:30 - 11:15 | The Maritime Museum of BC, 744 Douglas Street, Victoria, British Columbia, V8W3M6, Canada

Community Day Drop-In: Beaded Fish
2025-08-09 13:00 - 16:00 | The Maritime Museum of BC, 744 Douglas Street, Victoria, British Columbia, V8W3M6, Canada
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.

No experience is necessary – drop in anytime from 1:00 to 4:00pm and start creating!

Salty Sundays: Linocut Printmaking Workshop
2025-08-10 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 - Wooden Boats
2025-08-16 10:30 - 11:15 | The Maritime Museum of BC, 744 Douglas Street, Victoria, British Columbia, V8W3M6, Canada

Fabric Printmaking Workshop
2025-08-16 13:30 - 15:30 | The Maritime Museum of BC, 744 Douglas Street, Victoria, British Columbia, V8W3M6, Canada
Join us at the Maritime Museum of BC for a hands-on, ocean-inspired printmaking workshop! In this creative session, you’ll carve your own linocut stamp and print it onto fabric. Explore block printing techniques while celebrating the beauty and history of our coastal heritage.

Bring your imagination—and leave with a practical, personalized item for your home or wardrobe that showcases your love for the ocean!

Each participant will take home:

One 4×6” carved linoleum block with a design of their own creation

A printed cotton tea towel or tote bag featuring their design

Participants are also welcome to bring additional fabric items to print on—think old jeans, a stained t-shirt, or any fabric piece that could use a creative refresh. Smooth, non-stretch fabrics with minimal texture work best with our inks. Ideal options include cotton, linen, broadcloth, and denim. Lighter-coloured fabrics will display your design best. If you’re purchasing new fabric items for the workshop, please wash and dry them beforehand to ensure best results.

Register Here

Salty Sundays: Collage Buttons
2025-08-17 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 button that shows everyone your creativity and love for the planet!

Museum Tots - Jellyfish
2025-08-23 10:30 - 11:15 | The Maritime Museum of BC, 744 Douglas Street, Victoria, British Columbia, V8W3M6, Canada

Workshop: Visible Mending Methods
2025-08-23 14:00 - 16:00 | The Maritime Museum of BC, 744 Douglas Street, Victoria, British Columbia, V8W3M6, Canada
Want to fix your clothing, but don’t know where to start? Join us for a program that explores a useful art form that has been around forever – visible mending! See its connection to our maritime heritage, learn fundamental mending skills, and have fun creating a functional piece of fabric art!

All participants will bring home:

An embroidery hoop and needle

A hand-embroidered tea towel OR tote bag

A set of skills they can use to repair holes, rips, tears, and stains on any fabric item.

Register Here

Salty Sundays: Paper Weaving Cards
2025-08-24 14:00 - 16:00 | The Maritime Museum of BC, 744 Douglas Street, Victoria, British Columbia, V8W3M6, Canada
Learn how to create woven designs using paper, inspired by the historical techniques used in sailmaking. Participants will learn about patterns and materials, gaining skills that connect art with the practical aspects of making sails. Participants will leave with a beautiful woven card to send to someone they love!

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

This program is recommended for ages 8+. No experience necessary!

Participation is included in admission or membership, with no extra cost.

Museum Closure for Classic Boat Festival
2025-08-28 00:00 - 2025-09-02 23:59
The Maritime Museum of BC will be closed from Thursday, August 28 to Tuesday, September 2 as our team heads down to Victoria’s iconic Inner Harbour for the 46th Annual Classic Boat Festival!

Festival Dates: August 29–31Admission is by donation, with all proceeds supporting MMBC operations and collections.

Join us dockside for a weekend celebration of classic boats from up and down the Pacific Northwest coast. We’ll be back at the Museum and open to the public again on Wednesday, September 3.

Classic Boat Festival Friday - Day 1
2025-08-29 09:00 - 20:00 | Inner Harbour, Wharf Street, Victoria, BC, V8W 2Y9, Canada
Up to 100 classic vessels in Victoria’s Inner Harbour over Labour Day weekend. Docks open to the public; suggested donation of $5 for entry, with all funds benefiting the Maritime Museum of BC’s programs, exhibits, and collections care.

Anchors Away Activities: Artefact Interpretation
2025-08-29 12:00 - 19:30, 2025-08-30 09:00 - 19:30 | Ship Point, Wharf Street, Victoria, BC, V8W 1T3, Canada
Join us at the Anchors Aweigh Activities by Ship Point gate all weekend long for fun drop-in activities for all ages run by the Maritime Museum of BC!

View and handle artefacts from the Maritime Museum of BC education collection, and learn about Trekka (1955) and other heritage vessels from our volunteer interpreters.

Feature Performer: MMBC's Salty Singers
2025-08-29 12:30 - 13:30 | Inner Harbour, Wharf Street, Victoria, BC, V8W 2Y9, Canada
The Maritime Museum of BC’s Salty Singers is a volunteer shanty choir led by Music Director Janet Rendell. They perform shanties and favourite sea songs at museum and community events.

Music Program: Jordan Matchett
2025-08-29 14:30 - 15:30 | Inner Harbour, Wharf Street, Victoria, BC, V8W 2Y9, Canada
Jordan Matchett will perform from the Inner Harbour dock stage.

Jordan Matchett is a maritimer from Miramichi NB (also Canada’s Irish Capital and Bluegrass capital). He has been in western Canada performing since 2010. He has songs about the maritimes and from the maritime perspective as someone who lives in the west.

Anchors Away Activities: Ink Watercolour Drop-In
2025-08-29 15:00 - 17:30 | Ship Point, Wharf Street, Victoria, BC, V8W 1T3, Canada
Join us at the Anchors Aweigh Activities by Ship Point gate all weekend long for fun drop-in activities for all ages run by the Maritime Museum of BC!

Drop in to create ink postcard paintings of misty, biodiverse coastal BC forest, while learning about these habitats and their connection to marine ecosystems. No experience is necessary. Drop in and start creating!

Classic Boat Festival Saturday, Day 2
2025-08-30 09:00 - 20:00 | Inner Harbour, Wharf Street, Victoria, BC, V8W 2Y9, Canada
Up to 100 classic vessels in Victoria’s Inner Harbour over Labour Day weekend. Docks open to the public; suggested donation of $ for entry, with all funds benefiting the Maritime Museum of BC’s programs, exhibits, and collections care.

Anchors Away Activities: Paper Woven Cards Drop-In
2025-08-30 10:30 - 13:00 | Ship Point, Wharf Street, Victoria, BC, V8W 1T3, Canada
Join us at the Anchors Aweigh Activities by Ship Point gate all weekend long for fun drop-in activities for all ages run by the Maritime Museum of BC!

Learn how to create woven designs using paper, inspired by the historical techniques used in sailmaking. Participants will leave with a beautiful woven card to send to someone they love! No experience is necessary – drop in and start creating!

Feature Performer: Hounds of Cuchulain
2025-08-30 12:30 - 13:30 | Inner Harbour, Wharf Street, Victoria, BC, V8W 2Y9, Canada
The Hounds of Cuchulain will perform from the Inner Harbour dock stage.

The Hounds of Cuchulain are a seven-piece band from Victoria, BC, delivering vibrant performances steeped in Irish, Scottish, English, and original folk music. Inspired by legends like The Dubliners, The Pogues, The Irish Rovers, The Corries, and The Chieftains, their dynamic shows feature lively dance tunes, historical ballads, engaging stories, and enchanting melodies.
