The Maritime Museum of BC

Sensory-Friendly Hours
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, 2025-12-16 09:30 - 12:00, 2025-12-23 09:30 - 12:00, 2025-12-30 09:30 - 12:00, 2026-01-06 09:30 - 12:00 (America/Vancouver) and 1 more date | 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.

Holiday Linocut Cards
2025-11-20 17:30 - 19:30, 2025-11-27 17:30 - 19:30 | The Maritime Museum of BC, 744 Douglas Street, Victoria, British Columbia, V8W3M6, Canada
Join us for a holiday printmaking workshop at the Maritime Musuem of BC, where you will carve your own linocut stamp and apply it to a set of holiday cards!

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 set of holiday cards to send across the seas to your loved ones!

All participants will bring home:

4×6” Linoleum block carved with a design of their creation

A set of 5 holiday cards and envelopes

Registration includes workshop, all supplies, and admission to the Maritime Museum of BC (valid for 24 hours).

For more information, please email us at programs@mmbc.bc.ca. This workshop is recommended for ages 10+

Price: Regular – $49.99 +GST Youth – $29.99 + GST

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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.

Workshop: Nautical Rope Wreaths
2025-11-22 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-11-29 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-04 17:30 - 19:30, 2025-12-13 14:00 - 16:00 | The Maritime Museum of BC, 744 Douglas Street, Victoria, British Columbia, V8W3M6, Canada
Join us this holiday season to create your very own maritime inspired wreath!

Our workshop leader will guide you through the process of transitioning a single piece of rope into a beautiful wreath to hang on your door or in your home for years to come.

Registration includes workshop, all supplies, and admission to the Maritime Museum of BC (valid for 24 hours). Wreath Workshops often sell out – early registration is recommended!

Regular: $49.99 + GST (members receive a 20% discount)

Youth (under 30): $29.99 + GST (members receive a 20% discount)

For more information, please email us at programs@mmbc.bc.ca.  This workshop is recommended for ages 14+

Register Here

Please note: This workshop is limited to a maximum of 10 participants. We will contact you 24 hours before the workshop, should it be cancelled due to low registration. A full refund will be issued, if the workshop does not run. For our full Refund Policy, please click here.

Museum Tots - Sailing Ships
2025-11-29 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.

Community Day: Festivi-seas!
2025-12-05 09:30 - 16:30 | British Columbia
Join us this Community Day at the Maritime Museum for some holiday cheer! Admission will be by donation all day, 9:30am-4:30pm, with crafts from 12:00pm-3:30pm and a sing along from 1:30pm-2:30pm.

Between 12:00pm-3:30pm that day, drop-in and get a head start on your cards, invitations, gift tags, and more! Explore the art of collage using nautical maps and magazines to create one-of-a-kind designs that are sure to impress your loved ones.

It should take you around 15-30 minutes to complete, and all materials will be provided. No experience required, and all ages are welcome. You are always welcome to stay longer, and the program is free with admission!

To complete the day, we are pleased to announce that the Salty Singers will be joining us in the gallery from 1:30pm-2:30pm for some shanties and carolling. You don’t want to miss it!

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

Sea Glass Ornaments Workshop
2025-12-06 14:00 - 15:30, 2025-12-20 14:00 - 15:30 | The Maritime Museum of BC, 744 Douglas Street, Victoria, British Columbia, V8W3M6, Canada
Register for our Sea Glass Ornaments Workshop and discover the fascinating history of sea glass in this interactive workshop, then design your own holiday ornament using locally sourced pieces!

Your registration includes the workshop, all supplies, and admission to the Maritime Museum of BC.

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For more information, please email us at programs@mmbc.bc.ca.

Please note: This Sea Glass Ornaments Workshop is limited to a maximum of 10 participants. We will contact you 24 hours before the workshop, should it be cancelled due to low registration. A full refund will be issued, if the workshop does not run. For our full Refund Policy, please click here.

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

Early Museum Closure
2025-12-18 15:30 | British Columbia
The Maritime Museum of BC will be closing at 3:30 pm on Thursday, December 18 for a private event.

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

Holiday Closure
2025-12-24 00:00 - 2025-12-26 23:59 | British Columbia
The Maritime Museum of BC will be closed on Wednesday, December 24 – Friday, December 26.

We will re-open on our normal schedule on Saturday, December 27.

Happy Holidays!

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.

Early Museum Closure
2025-12-31 12:30 | British Columbia
The Maritime Museum of BC will be closing at 12:30 pm on Wednesday, December 31.

Happy New Year!

Holiday Closure
2026-01-01 00:00 - 23:59 | British Columbia
The Maritime Museum of BC will be closed on Thursday, January 1.

The MMBC will re-open on its normal schedule on Friday, January 2.

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!

Fabric Printmaking Workshop
2026-01-10 13:30 - 15:30 | The Maritime Museum of BC, 744 Douglas Street, Victoria, British Columbia, V8W3M6, Canada
Join us for an ocean-inspired 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 practical item for your home or to wear that celebrates the ocean!

Each participant will take home:

4×6” Linoleum block carved with a design of their creation

A cotton tea towel or tote bag, printed with their design

Participants are also welcome to bring additional fabric materials to print on if desired. Maybe you have an old pair of jeans that need some sprucing up, or a stained t-shirt that could be printed over? Feel free to bring those in to print on as well. Please note:

Lighter coloured fabrics will show your design better.

If you decide to purchase something new for the workshop, please wash and dry it before the workshop.

Smooth fabrics that do not possess a heavy texture or stretch are best for use with our inks. Cotton, linen, broadcloth and denim are examples of ideal fabrics for use. Nylon and canvas are not recommended.

Registration includes workshop, all supplies, and admission to the Maritime Museum of BC (valid for 24 hours).

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