Visit the Royal BC Museum to learn about British Columbia’s people, plants, and animals through its galleries and exhibitions.

Walk through Old Town, a recreation of an early 20th-century British Columbia town, and see Jonathan Hunt House, a ceremonial house and museum installation based on the home of Kwakwaka’wakw Chief Jonathan Hunt.

Explore Our Living Languages, an exhibit on the history and continued use of Indigenous languages, then watch a film at IMAX® Victoria.

Explore other historical sites on the grounds, including Helmcken House, St. Ann’s Schoolhouse, the Netherlands Centennial Carillon, and Thunderbird Park.

The grounds also have several food trucks and Hide + Seek Coffee.

Special exhibitions:

Ancient Egypt: Obsessed with Life (Now–January 3, 2027)

Explore ancient Egyptian rituals, beliefs, and art through coffins, grave goods, jewelry, and everyday objects. Light, sound, and scent bring these beliefs to life.