The Maritime Museum of BC

Museum Closed
2026-07-26 00:00 - 2026-07-27 23:59, 2026-08-02 00:00 - 2026-08-03 23:59, 2026-08-09 00:00 - 2026-08-10 23:59, 2026-08-16 00:00 - 2026-08-17 23:59, 2026-08-23 00:00 - 2026-08-24 23:59, 2026-08-30 00:00 - 2026-08-31 23:59, 2026-09-06 00:00 - 2026-09-07 23:59, 2026-09-13 00:00 - 2026-09-14 23:59 (America/Vancouver) and 3 more dates
The Maritime Museum of BC is open Tuesday – Saturday from 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM.

Pay-What-You-Can Fridays
2026-07-31 00:00 - 23:59, 2026-08-07 00:00 - 23:59, 2026-08-14 00:00 - 23:59, 2026-08-21 00:00 - 23:59, 2026-08-28 00:00 - 23:59, 2026-09-11 00:00 - 23:59, 2026-09-18 00:00 - 23:59, 2026-09-25 00:00 - 23:59 and 2 more dates
We believe that our maritime heritage should be available to everyone. To ensure our galleries are as inclusive as possible, we have introduced Pay-What-You-Can Fridays.

Every Friday, we invite you to visit the museum and choose an admission price that works for you. This initiative is designed to ensure that everyone in our community can engage with our nautical stories, regardless of financial barriers.

“Sea” you soon!

Sea Glass Jewelry Workshop
2026-08-29 14:00 - 15:15 | 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.

Museum Closure for Classic Boat Festival
2026-09-03 00:00 - 2026-09-08 23:59
The Maritime Museum of BC will be closed from Thursday, September 3 to Tuesday, September 8 as our team heads down to Victoria’s iconic Inner Harbour for the 47th Annual Classic Boat Festival!

Festival Dates: September 3-8, 2026Admission 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 9.

Classic Boat Festival Friday - Day 1
2026-09-04 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.

Yacht Dogs Café
2026-09-04 10:00 - 20:00, 2026-09-05 09:00 - 20:00, 2026-09-06 09:00 - 18:00 | Inner Harbour, Wharf Street, Victoria, BC, V8W 2Y9, Canada
Enjoy snacks throughout the day to keep you fueled as you peruse 80+ heritage vessels in the Inner Harbour!

$5 – hot dogs, veggie dogs

$3 – coffee, cold drinks, donuts, chips

Find the Yacht Dogs Café on the floating dock directly beside the ramp from the Causeway to the Inner Harbour docks.

Classic Boat Festival Saturday, Day 2
2026-09-05 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.

Classic Boat Festival Sunday, Day 3
2026-09-06 09:00 - 18:00 | Inner Harbour, Wharf Street, Victoria, BC, V8W 2Y9, Canada

Sail Past and Sail Race
2026-09-06 11:00 - 13:00
Watch classic vessels leave the Inner Harbour!

Head to the Ogden Point Causeway, Clover Point, or Barb’s Fish and Chips at Fisherman’s Wharf for the best view of the traditional Sail Past, and the Sail Race for sailing vessels.
