Explore the Maritime Museum of BC during our weekly Sensory-Friendly hours, designed for visitors who prefer a quiet and subdued environment.
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!
About this experience Ever wondered what lies beyond the Staff Only doors at your favorite museums? Now’s your chance to take a peek! Join us at the Maritime Museum of BC for an exclusive behind-the-scenes look. This month’s guide is Jamie Webb with a look at the MMBC’s large collection of flags. About Your Guide: … Continued
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 … Continued
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!
Explore the Maritime Museum of BC during our weekly Sensory-Friendly hours, designed for visitors who prefer a quiet and subdued environment.
Join us to explore collage as an artistic medium while embracing a zero-waste philosophy. Participants can discover how to create stunning collages using recycled materials and fostering a sustainable approach to artmaking. Unleash your creativity and make art that cares for the planet!
The Maritime Museum of BC will be closed to the public for our exhibit changeover. Take a first look at our new Pacific in Peril: Climate Change, the Warming Ocean, and How to Turn the Tide exhibit when it launches on October 31!
The Maritime Museum of BC is thrilled to announce the opening of the retrospective exhibition of marine paintings by John Horton, titled: The Marine Art of John Horton: from Nine to Ninety. It will run from 4 April – 1 June 2025, filling the museum’s entire gallery at 744 Douglas Street with works exemplifying Horton’s … Continued
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 … Continued
Join 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
Explore the Maritime Museum of BC during our weekly Sensory-Friendly hours, designed for visitors who prefer a quiet and subdued environment.