The Maritime Museum of BC

Museum Tots
2024-08-03 10:30 - 11:15, 2024-07-27 10:30 - 11:15, 2024-07-20 10:30 - 11:15, 2024-07-13 10:30 - 11:15, 2024-07-06 10:30 - 11:15 (America/Vancouver) | The Maritime Museum of BC, 744 Douglas Street, Victoria, British Columbia, V8W3M6, Canada
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.

Nautical Chart Art Family Workshop
2024-08-01 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.

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.

Sensory-Friendly Hours
2024-07-28 09:30 - 12:00, 2024-07-21 09:30 - 12:00, 2024-07-14 09:30 - 12:00, 2024-07-07 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.

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

Sea Glass Jewelry Workshop
2024-07-24 14:00 - 15:15, 2024-07-11 14:00 - 15:15, 2024-07-06 14:00 - 15:15
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
2024-07-24 14:00 - 15:15, 2024-07-11 14:00 - 15:15, 2024-07-06 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.

Salty Sundays: Watercolour Ink Workshop
2024-07-21 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.

Sea Lantern Workshop
2024-07-20 14:00 - 15:15, 2024-07-03 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.

Nautical Chart Art Family Workshop
2024-07-19 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.

Salty Sundays: Nautical Chart Art Family Workshop Pop-Up
2024-07-14 14:00 - 16:00
Update nautical charts into framed works of art using origami and iris-folding techniques.

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.

Recommended for ages 7 and up.

Maritime Masterclasses: 10 Knots Everyone Needs to Know
2024-07-07 14:00 - 15:30
Whether you’re an outdoor enthusiast, a sailor, or someone who simply wants to be prepared, drop in for a hands-on demonstration of ten essential knots. Learn some practical applications and participate in knot tying challenges!

This is a come and go drop-in session starting at 2:00 PM and running until 3:30 PM. This program is included in admission or membership, and does not require registration.

Instructor Jamie Webb is a third-generation Victorian whose grandfather sailed in the famed clipper Thermopylae in the 1890’s. In 1988 Jamie completed a four-year apprenticeship in Rigging and Sailmaking.

For the last 20 years he has worked for the Royal Canadian Navy and is currently their Senior Protocol Officer. Jamie has been a naval reserve officer and instructor with the Sea Cadet programme since 1983.
