The Maritime Museum of BC

Sea Glass Jewelry Workshop
2024-08-17 14:00 - 15:15, 2024-08-14 14:00 - 15:15, 2024-08-03 14:00 - 15:15, 2024-07-24 14:00 - 15:15 (America/Vancouver) | The Maritime Museum of BC, 744 Douglas Street, Victoria, British Columbia, V8W3M6, Canada
Learn about the history of sea glass in this interactive workshop and design your own piece of jewelry using locally sourced sea glass.

Sea Glass Jewelry Workshop
2024-08-17 14:00 - 15:15, 2024-08-14 14:00 - 15:15, 2024-08-03 14:00 - 15:15
Learn about the history of sea glass in this interactive workshop. Then design your own piece of jewelry using locally sourced sea glass.

Museum Tots
2024-08-17 10:30 - 11:15, 2024-08-10 10:30 - 11:15, 2024-08-03 10:30 - 11:15, 2024-07-27 10:30 - 11:15
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.

Salty Sundays: Nautical Chart Art Family Workshop
2024-08-11 14:00 - 16:00
Update nautical charts into framed works of art using origami and iris-folding techniques.

Set sail on a memorable family experience and gain an appreciation for the rich history of map making. Join us in repurposing old nautical charts into captivating art pieces while exploring the fascinating history of charting the land we now call Vancouver Island. Together, you’ll learn creative techniques like origami and iris folding to transform these charts into a shadow box design for your home.

Ticket is for two individuals and includes all materials for one nautical chart art shadow box and admission to the Maritime Museum of BC (valid for 24 hours). Recommended for ages 7 and up.

Sensory-Friendly Hours
2024-08-11 09:30 - 12:00, 2024-08-04 09:30 - 12:00, 2024-07-28 09:30 - 12:00
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.

Sea Lantern Workshop
2024-08-09 14:00 - 15:15
Transform a simple mason jar into your own “sea lantern” while learning how lighthouses have been instrumental in keeping mariners safe here since the 1800s.

Salty Sundays: Watercolour Ink Workshop
2024-08-04 14:00 - 16:00
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.

Salty Sundays: Watercolour Ink Workshop
2024-08-04 14:00 - 16:00
Brush up on your local tree and forest knowledge in this educational and creative drop-in program. Participants will have the opportunity to create ink postcard paintings of misty, biodiverse coastal BC forest, while learning about these habitats and their connection to marine ecosystems.

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

Anyone of any age can join – no experience necessary!

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

Salty Sundays: Watercolour Ink Workshop
2024-08-04 14:00 - 16:00
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.

About the InstructorRay Nufer (she/her) is a visual artist and student living on the traditional territories of the Esquimalt and Songhees First Nations. Her practice focuses on ink & drawing mediums, digital art, and printmaking, and her work centers around themes of connection, identity, and uniting personal and collective experiences. Ray strives to bring people together in community and wants participants of her workshops to depart feeling confident in their creative selves.

The Weird, the Wacky, the Wonderful - Family Intertidal Exploration
2024-08-04 09:30 - 11:00
In this casual intertidal exploration, get an up-close visit with our weird, wacky, and wonderful coastal neighbours! Then consider the complex balance between non-living and living (including humans!) in healthy ecosystems, explore the impact of weather and climate disturbances, and discuss how we, as a community, can make positive and impactful choices in our everyday lives.

Meet Your Instructor, Stephanie Chong:For over 16 years, environmental educator Stephanie Chong (she/her) has coordinated learning and education opportunities at museums and science centres in Canada and the United States. She believes strongly in encouraging curiosity, a joy of being outdoors, and a communal understanding of environmental responsibility. In her spare time, you’ll likely find her wandering around the intertidal zone looking for wiggly creatures. Stephanie is originally from the traditional territories of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations (“Vancouver”) and has been fortunate to call the traditional territories of the Lekwungen-speaking peoples her home for the past three years.

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Nautical Chart Art Family Workshop
2024-08-01 14:00 - 16:00

Salty Sundays: Linocut Printmaking Workshop
2024-07-28 14:00 - 16:00
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.

Instructor Ray Nufer (she/her) is a visual artist and student living on the traditional territories of the Esquimalt and Songhees First Nations. Her practice focuses on ink & drawing mediums, digital art, and printmaking, and her work centers around themes of connection, identity, and uniting personal and collective experiences. Ray strives to bring people together in community and wants participants of her workshops to depart feeling confident in their creative selves.

Community Day
2024-07-27 09:30 - 16:30
Admission by donation all day long!
