Closure: Exhibit Changeover
The Maritime Museum of BC will be closed to the public for our exhibit changeover.
We will reopen on 6 June, 2025 with our brand new exhibit: Travelling the Alberni Inlet.
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Exhibit Opening: Travelling the Alberni Inlet
The Maritime Museum of BC 744 Douglas Street, Victoria, British Columbia, CanadaBefore road networks reached the region in the 1950s, the Alberni Inlet served as a lifeline for communities between Port Alberni and the coast, transporting people, goods, and resources. Travelling the Alberni Inlet highlights the enduring importance of 20th-century maritime transportation from the age of steamships to the present day. Central to the exhibit is … Continued
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Museum Tots – Explore the Reef
The Maritime Museum of BC 744 Douglas Street, Victoria, British Columbia, CanadaThis 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 … Continued
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Sea Glass Jewelry Workshop
The Maritime Museum of BC 744 Douglas Street, Victoria, British Columbia, CanadaLearn about the history of sea glass in this interactive workshop. Then design your own piece of jewelry using locally sourced sea glass.
$29.99
Sensory-Friendly Hours
The Maritime Museum of BC 744 Douglas Street, Victoria, British Columbia, CanadaExplore the Maritime Museum of BC during our weekly Sensory-Friendly hours, designed for visitors who prefer a quiet and subdued environment.
$10
Community Day
It's Valentine's Day! The Maritime Museum of BC will be open with admission by donation all day long.
See 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!
Salty Sundays: Collage Bookmarks
The Maritime Museum of BC 744 Douglas Street, Victoria, British Columbia, CanadaJoin us to explore collage as an artistic medium while embracing a zero-waste philosophy.
Free
Museum Tots – Steamships
The Maritime Museum of BC 744 Douglas Street, Victoria, British Columbia, CanadaThis 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 … Continued
Free
Sensory-Friendly Hours
The Maritime Museum of BC 744 Douglas Street, Victoria, British Columbia, CanadaExplore the Maritime Museum of BC during our weekly Sensory-Friendly hours, designed for visitors who prefer a quiet and subdued environment.
$10
Salty Sundays: Paper Weaving Cards
The Maritime Museum of BC 744 Douglas Street, Victoria, British Columbia, CanadaLearn how to create woven designs using paper, inspired by the historical techniques used in sailmaking.
Free
Museum Tots – Clam Gardens
The Maritime Museum of BC 744 Douglas Street, Victoria, British Columbia, CanadaThis 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 … Continued
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Fabric Printmaking Workshop
Fabric Printmaking Workshop
The Maritime Museum of BC 744 Douglas Street, Victoria, British Columbia, CanadaJoin us for an ocean-inspired fabric printmaking workshop at the Maritime Museum of BC, where you will carve your own linocut stamp and apply it to fabric! This hands-on session invites participants to explore the history and beauty of our rich maritime heritage through creative block printing techniques. Bring your imagination and leave with a … Continued
$29.99