Join us to celebrate the 128th birthday SV Dorothy, perhaps the oldest Canadian sailboat still sailing! Admission to the Maritime Museum of BC will be by donation all day. See the Travelling the Alberni Inlet exhibit, complete an Activity Book for pirate's treasure, and check out interactive anchor and knot making stations! Our Salty Sunday … Continued
Explore the Maritime Museum of BC during our weekly Sensory-Friendly hours, designed for visitors who prefer a quiet and subdued environment.
This program invites participants to explore the art of knot making, inspired by sailors who crafted intricate designs during their leisure time at sea.
Learn about the history of sea glass in this interactive workshop. Then design your own piece of jewelry using locally sourced sea glass.
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
Explore the Maritime Museum of BC during our weekly Sensory-Friendly hours, designed for visitors who prefer a quiet and subdued environment.
Learn about the history of sea glass in this interactive workshop. Then design your own piece of jewelry using locally sourced sea glass.
The Maritime Museum of BC will be open with admission by donation all day long, from 9:30am to 4:30pm. Drop-in anytime from 1:00pm to 4:00pm to create your own beaded fish charm to take home with you, inspired by the diversity of species in our local waters! See the Travelling the Alberni Inlet exhibit, complete … 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 on Community Day, where admission is by donation, and dive into this creative program inspired by the beautiful fish of British Columbia. Participants will explore the amazing diversity of fish, discover their importance to our ecosystems, and learn how to protect them. By the end, they will have a new appreciation for our … Continued
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!
In this creative session, you'll carve your own linocut stamp and print it onto fabric. Explore block printing techniques while celebrating the beauty and history of our coastal heritage.
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
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 a button that shows everyone your creativity and love for the planet!
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
Want to fix your clothing, but don’t know where to start? Join us for a program that explores a useful art form that has been around forever – visible mending! See its connection to our maritime heritage, learn fundamental mending skills, and have fun creating a functional piece of fabric art! All participants will bring … Continued
Explore the Maritime Museum of BC during our weekly Sensory-Friendly hours, designed for visitors who prefer a quiet and subdued environment.
Learn how to create woven designs using paper, inspired by the historical techniques used in sailmaking.
We will be closed for the 46th Annual Classic Boat Festival! Join us at Victoria's Inner Harbour for a weekend celebration of classic boats from up and down the Pacific Northwest coast.
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.
Join us at the Anchors Aweigh Activities by Ship Point gate all weekend long for fun drop-in activities for all ages run by the Maritime Museum of BC!
The Maritime Museum of BC’s Salty Singers is a volunteer shanty choir led by Music Director Janet Rendell. They perform shanties and favourite sea songs at museum and community events.
Join us at the Anchors Aweigh Activities by Ship Point gate all weekend long for fun drop-in activities for all ages run by the Maritime Museum of BC!
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.
Learn how to create woven designs using paper, inspired by the historical techniques used in sailmaking.
Watch classic vessels leave the Inner Harbour, or head to the Ogden Point Causeway or Clover Point for the best view of the traditional Sail Past, and the Sail Race for sailing vessels.
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.
Join us at the Anchors Aweigh Activities by Ship Point gate all weekend long for fun drop-in activities for all ages run by the Maritime Museum of BC!
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 … Continued