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For more than 125 years, the Royal BC Museum has preserved, explained and celebrated BC’s heritage. its seven million artifacts and archives record what BC has been and is. The striking mix of natural history and social history, from mammoths to masks, enables it to tell the widest possible range of stories: of land and people, of place and movement. Today, as BC’s largest museum, the Royal BC Museum attracts half a million visitors a year.
Contents
02 Kids & Families
06 Adult Learning
12 Special Exhibitions & Events
16 Archives & Galleries
21 Calendar of Events
HalloweenOctober 27 We wonder about how Halloween was celebrated a century ago. Join us in your fanciest costumes as Old Town becomes a place for tricks and treats.
CanoesNovember 24 We wonder about the role of canoes past and present in British Columbia. Join us as we travel through the known and unknown tributaries of this fascinating history.
WordsJanuary 26 We wonder about the power of words. Come celebrate literacy as words fill the page and the air around us through book making and spoken word poetry.
TownsFebruary 23 We wonder about towns throughout British Columbia. Connect with kids province wide and explore the archival record of the places they call home.
SoundsMarch 30We wonder about the sounds of nature. Using the Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition as our guide, we will listen closely to the small and big noises all around us.
MeadowsApril 27 We wonder about the ecosystem of Garry Oak Meadows. What is hiding just out of view and what makes it all so remarkable?
MuseumsMay 25 We wonder what it takes to make a museum. Join us as we create our 2nd annual Wonder Sunday Mini-Museum. You make, you describe, you display.
OceansJune 29 For this month we wonder about the wide open ocean and the fascinating things that occupy it. Get your wet suit ready as we prepare to plunge.
1pm – 3pm Free with admission or membership
KIDS & FAMILIESThe Royal BC Museum is a place for exploration, learning and play for visitors of all ages.
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Victoria’s Legendary LandmarkCraigdarroch Castle
Photo: Steve Roper
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Night at the Museum Family Sleepover – Old TownHave you ever wondered what it would be like to sleep in Old Town? Or see a late night movie in the Majestic Theatre? This year we have Night at the Museum in Old Town. We’ll have a dance party in the forest of the Natural History gallery, stories in the First Peoples gallery, an IMAX movie, pancake breakfast and adventures around every corner.November 15 – 16 6:30pm – 9am$75 per person. 10% member discount.
Family Day at the Royal BC MuseumSpend Family Day with us enjoying events, activities and programs. Watch our website for more details.February 10Free with admission or membership.
Spring Break Camp:Focus on NatureAspiring shutterbugs can develop their skills by participating in a photography inspired camp. Campers will learn about photo composition and storytelling, venture to Beacon Hill Park to capture dynamic nature shots, and have their work included in a mini Wildlife Photographer of the Year inspired display. No fancy camera needed, but campers need to be familiar with how theirs works. Lunch and snacks not provided. March 11 – 13 9am – 4pm March 18 – 20 9am – 4pmAges 8 – 12$135 per person. 10% member discount.
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Kids & Families
Family History with Your FamilyDuring March Break bring your family to the BC Archives and rotate through different activity stations. Learn how to record and care for your family history then search archival documents to find your BC family connection.March 21, 1pm – 3pm$25 per family (up to six members).Pre-registration required.
Night at the Museum Family Sleepover – Vikings!The second sleepover of the season sets sail for the land of Vikings! There is a lot to learn about how Vikings really were, and we’ll dig through the archaeological record to come up with fascinating new discoveries. In the morning there will be Viking yoga to sooth your warrior bones and a hearty breakfast.May 316:30pm – 9am$80 per person.
Canada Day Old-Time Penny CarnivalCelebrate Canada Day with the Royal BC Museum. Bring your pennies and step right up to try your hand at an egg-and-spoon race, fishing pond and other surprises. Taking place on the grounds surrounding Helmcken House and St Ann’s Schoolhouse, you can also step inside these historic buildings for more activities.July 112 – 3 pmIncluded with admission or by donation.
Vikings Summer Camps Learn what it takes to be a Viking at the Royal BC Museum. Campers will spend lots of time in our feature exhibition We Call Them Vikings, explore behind the scenes and spend time exploring outdoors. Make sure to secure your spot early. Lunch and snacks not provided. Ages 8 - 11July 7 – 11, 21 – 25 / July 26 – August 1August 11 – 15 and 18 – 229am – 4pm$244 per person. 10% member discount. Before and after care available for an additional charge.
Young Photographer ContestDo you like animals, nature and photography? The Royal BC Museum is inviting photographers between eight and 17 years of age to win an exclusive Photography Gift Pack! To enter, submit a photograph that you feel represents British Columbia’s wildlife through Facebook.
Two photographs from two age categories (8 – 11 years & 12 – 17 years) will be chosen as winners based on your votes! Winners will receive an afternoon in the Royal BC Museum photo-studio, a museum membership, a chance to set up their own professional photo-shoot, and more!February 8 – March 25, 2014
Kids’ Club Kids’ Club is a members’ only* program that introduces children to the museum and archival collections and exhibitions. Activities include behind the scene explorations, workshops, guided tours and so much more! Get access to the wonderful world of the Royal BC Museum. Sign up at the box office today!
After School ExplorationEvery Wednesday‡, 4pm – 5pmStudent Lunchroom (10 kids per week)Activities include behind the scene explorations, workshops, guided tours and so much more!
Morning ExplorationsSunday December 15, 9am – 10amBefore the Royal BC Museum opens, join us in Old Town for a cozy morning event exploring the variety of winter celebrations throughout British Columbia.
Sunday May 11, 9am – 11amBefore the Royal BC Museum opens, join us for an adventurous event as we look for the new in the Natural History gallery. For the second hour we go exploring in Beacon Hill Park as we celebrate World Migratory Bird day and discover the unfurling meadow flowers.
Meet Tundra – Wolf Awareness WeekMEMBERS ONLY EVENT
Are wolves all big and bad? Make up your own mind when you meet Gary and his wolf-dog Tundra. Gary will share the animal’s history and unique place in our world. October 17, 7pmClifford Carl Hall$8 per member.
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*Kids’ Club is open to Youth members only (6 – 18 year). Must be a Royal BC Museum youth member to join. For more information please see our website. Email address required for event notifications. ‡Some exceptions apply, see website for details. Begins October 2.
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Quest Antarctic Adventures Lecture Series Jana StefanConservator and Royal BC Museum Exhibit Fabrication SpecialistStefan has lived and worked in Antarctica for two seasons, enduring extreme living conditions in order to preserve the world’s most remote historic site, R.F. Scott’s Expedition Hut.October 3Clifford Carl Hall, ASL interpreter.$16 per person. 10% member discount.
Night Shift: Living & Dying in Victorian Times The Royal BC Museum comes alive at night. Explore creative connections to our collections and exhibits through unique displays, special guests, live music, entertainment, cash bar and food. Dress in your best mourning garb and attend a wake of historic proportions in Old Town. Learn to mourn well and drown your sorrows with our signature cocktail. 19 years and older only. October 25, 8pm – 11pm $30 per person. 10% member discount.
SWAP Café Swap your ideas, questions and answers in our community dialogues with topic experts about issues that matter to you, your community and the province. Watch our What’s On Calendar for more information. Beginning February 2014, 7pm – 9pm Tickets $5 per person. 10% member discount. Cash Bar.
SWAP Café: Language, Identity and Culture Should the Royal BC Museum’s labels and signs be presented in another language? If so – whose? Join the discussion inspired by International Mother Languages Day.February 2014 SWAP Café: Will we learn to love novel ecosystems? We are seeing unprecedented new combinations of species thanks to environmental change, human action and invasive species. At one time these novel ecosystems were dismissed as degraded but now conservationists are wondering could these be valid new habitats? March 2014
Share your thoughts in a delightful mix of people, objects and activitie as you learn more about the Royal BC Museum and your province.
ADULT LEARNING
SWAP Café: Komagata Maru On May 23, 1914 the ship the Komagata Maru arrived in Vancouver. The 376 passengers aboard were refused permission to disembark. For two months there was public debate around whether or not the newcomers would be allowed to stay. In the end authorities insisted that the ship should return to India. What have been the lessons and legacies from this incident? May 2014 Check out our website for more information
Hidden in Plain Sight: Uncovering Emily Carr’s Time in England Dr. Kathryn Bridge, Deputy Director and Head, Academic Relations & Atlas, Archives, Collections & Knowledge will present the results of her recent research trip on Emily Carr focussing on the five years Carr spent in England (1899-1904) pursuing her artistic training. It centres on three key records in the BC Archives holdings and discusses how they mesh with records held elsewhere. Looking for new meanings between the lines allows us to more accurately comprehend this pivotal period in Carr’s life. November 21, 7pm $16 per person. 10% member discount.
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Paying Attention to our Place Through Art and Photography Premier wildlife painter and nature advocate Robert Bateman will give a talk on how art and photography can re-connect us with nature. The talk is presented in partnership with The Robert Bateman Centre. batemancentre.org January 15, 7pm – 8:30 pm $16 per person. 10% member discount.
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Still Chanting Denied Shores Tariq MalikIn recognition of the 100th Anniversary of the Komagata Maru Incident this talk explores the legacy and politics of skin and color among the colonized populations and how anti-colonial insurgencies and resurgences are connected to Indigenous politics in Canada. Malik explores this dynamic through the lens of despair and hope. Presented in partnership with the University of Victoria.May 16, 2014, 7 pm – 8:30 pmFree but registration is limited For more information on the related workshop Charting Imperial Itineraries: 1914-2014, Unmooring the Komagata Maru, being held at University of Victoria from May 15 – 17, contact: Dr. Rita Kaur Dhamoon, [email protected].
Photography Day Camp for Grown-Ups Why should kids have all the fun? Grown-ups can attend their own one-day photo day camp. The camp will involve visiting the feature exhibition Wildlife Photographer of the Year, going behind the scenes, visiting our imaging studio and time with a professional photographer. Space is limited to twenty participants.March 15, 10am – 4pmCameras & Lunch not provided.$45 per person. 10% member discount.
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Bring your lunch and enjoy this monthly exploration of a variety of engaging topics related to Royal BC Museum and Archives research, travel, collections and exhibitions. There will be plenty of room for lively discussion, active learning and a sharing of local expertise. Newcombe Auditorium, Royal BC Museum All lectures: 12:00pm – 1:00pm First Wednesday of the month. Free
Bjorn Stavrum – “Oscar Wisting: In Amundsen’s Shadow” October 2 Oscar Wisting was Roald Amundsen’s trusted right-hand man, and joined him on both his southern and northern expeditions. Join us for a talk about Wisting’s polar adventures, and his role in the race to the end of the earth.
Leah Ramsey – “The Dead Keep Talking” November 6 The Royal BC Museum’s natural history collections are vital for providing historical and current data for assessing the conservation status of a species. Leah will walk us through the process she uses to rank
species in her job as the Program Zoologist at the BC Conservation Data Centre.
Jim Cosgrove - “Birds and Beaches, Roadtrains and ‘Roos - The scenery and
wildlife of southern Australia” December 4 Join retired biologist Jim Cosgrove as he and his wife travel by car from Sydney to Perth along the southern coast of Australia. We will visit a variety of coastal towns and cities, each with wildlife that is unique to Australia. Everything from raising baby wombats to feeding Indio-Pacific Dolphins – and, of course, a look at the amazing bird life along the way.
Erica Wheeler – “Stalking the Wild Onion: The diversity and evolutionary history of Allium species in North America” January 8 Some Allium species are familiar friends, such as the bulb onion, garlic, shallots and leeks, and are used in kitchens around the world. But did you know that more than eighty wild Allium species occur only in North America? Take a tour of this group of plants with Erica Wheeler, Botany Collections Manager at the Royal BC Museum.
Shelley Reid – “Vancouver Island Explorations” February 5 In June 2012, Royal BC Museum Registrar Shelley Reid enjoyed a number of small ship explorations of unique Vancouver Island places such as Bamfield and the historical First Nations village of Yuquot (Friendly Cove). Shelley will retrace her steps and give a photographic tour of some very special
parts of the “big” island and the wildlife she encountered.
Alex Van Tol – “Aliens Among Us” March 5 Alex is writing a children’s book about invasive species in BC. Did you know that if the Weather Loach’s watery environment doesn’t have enough oxygen in it, this fish will gulp air at the surface, which actually...um...makes it fart a lot. For more funky facts, come and hear Alex talk about some of the other wacky things she’s uncovered.
Royal BC Museum Curatorial Team – “Into the Wild” April 2 A panel of curatorial staff will present some of the highlights of their 2013 field trip research. Find out more about how staff members contribute to our knowledge of British Columbia as you follow them into the field.
Professor Jack Lohman – “Museums at the Crossroads: Cultural Institutions in a Time of Challenge and Change” May 7 Professor Jack Lohman, CEO of the Royal BC Museum, will give an overview of his thoughts on museums and their changing role in society.
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April Fool’s Weekend Scavenger Hunt Don’t let the Royal BC Museum dupe you. To mark the occasion, our staff will place unusual objects alongside artifacts and specimens in exhibitions throughout the galleries. One of these things is not like the other, and it’s your job to identify the objects that don’t belong. March 28 – April 1 10am – 5pm Free with admission or membership.
We Call Them Vikings May 17 – November 11, 2014 On it’s first North American stop, We Call Them Vikings challenges our commonly held beliefs as the Vikings emerge in a fascinating new light. Insights into Viking domestic life, death rituals, the significance of their craft, the power of mythology and the symbolism of their ships are explored in this interactive exhibition. See hundreds of rare Norse artifacts – jewellery, swords, axes, and clothing – many of which have never been shown outside Scandinavia. Produced by the Museums Partner, Austria and the National Historical Museum of Sweden.
Our Living Languages: First People’s Voices in BC Coming 2014 Our Living Languages exhibition is a collaboration between the Royal BC Museum and First Peoples’ Cultural Council. BC is the most linguistically diverse region in Canada. Sadly, of BC’s 34 languages, 22 are nearly extinct. These statistics have led linguists to identify this region as one of the world’s five language ‘hotspots’ – places with a high degree of linguistic diversity, yet where languages are vanishing most rapidly. Our Living Languages will embody and contextualize the richness and strength of this linguistic heritage and share it with the world. If you are interested in supporting the development of this very important project please contact us at [email protected].
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Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2013 November 29, 2013 – April 6, 2014Presented for a third year with all new photographs, this visually striking exhibition from the Natural History Museum, London, showcases the world’s best wildlife and nature images. With 100 new photographs found in 18 categories, enjoy the wonders of nature through the lenses of prize-winning photographers. Beautifully displayed in sleek backlit installations, each photo and accompanying caption tells the inspirational, astonishing and sometimes humorous stories of our fascinating natural world.
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The Spider Seekers What have they learned from these intriguing predators? “Leaving no stone unturned” they survey BC’s spider diversity, this year’s field work took them to the Rockies. Dr. Robb Bennett, Research Associate and BC’s foremost spider expert; Claudia Copley, Senior Collection Manager, Entomology; Darren Copley, Research Volunteer. RSVP to [email protected], October 16, 7pm Free event. Field work supported by:Lead Partner in Biodiversity
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Christmas in Old Town The sights and sounds of Christmas long ago. Marvel at the 4.5 metre Christmas tree, visit the wood-cobbled streets laced with festive garlands and see the shops decked with seasonal finery.November 14 – January 710am – 5pm
Father Christmas comes to the Royal BC Museum Can you imagine a more magical place to visit with Father Christmas than the decorated street of Old Town? Share your holiday wishes and have your photo taken to preserve this special moment.December 6 – 22, Friday – Sunday11am – 4:30pmFree with admission or membership. Photos by donation.
Carol-Along with the Carillon Provincial Carillonneur Rosemary Laing and the Newcombe Singers will lead a unique carolling event – one where 62 bells ring out from 27 metres above the ground. Join in the singing and enjoy carols, cookies and hot chocolate. December 84:30 – 5:15pm Free.
Helmcken HouseOld-Fashioned Christmas Helmcken House comes alive with the spirit of an early Christmas in Victoria. Visitors will discover the Christmas traditions of early Victorians and enjoy decorations and a craft activity.December 21 – January 512pm – 4pmBy donation.
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Admission by Donation Week The Royal BC Museum is your museum. This week of admission by donation is our gift to you.January 2 – 9
Gallery Tours Get insight into the fabulous permanent exhibitions at the Royal BC Museum by joining a tour. Thematic tours of the Modern History and Natural History galleries are available. Check the What’s On Calendar on our website for times and days.Free with admission or membership.
Behind the Scenes Tours Third Wednesday and last Saturday of each month (October – June). Every Wednesday and Saturday (July – September).Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes to create our amazing exhibitions and galleries? Tour topics include: Exhibit Arts Studio and Earth History. Free with admission or membership. Space is limited. Same-day reservation on-site up to one hour before each tour.
Friends of the BC Archives Lecture Series A series of Sunday talks which celebrate the intersections between archives, history and our modern lives. From murder mysteries to a look at Emily Carr’s so-called “barrenyears” guest speakers will draw on the richness of the BC Archives collections to engage and inform. Newcombe Auditorium All lectures: 2pm – 3:30pm Entrance is $5.00 for non-members of the Friends of BC Archives. Light refreshments are available.
Let our daily tours, gallery presentations, lectures and workshops add to your Royal BC Museum experience. Check our What’s On Calendar for more details.
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Kerry Mason – “Emily Carr: No Such Thing as Barren Years” October 20 The years of 1913 to 1927 in the life of internationally renowned artist and author Emily Carr have often been referred to as her “barrenyears”; Mason believes instead that this period showed a surge of creativity. Join us for an illustrated lecture about B.C.’s most famous artist.
Michael Layland – “Where Honour and Glory Lead” November 17 The Royal Engineers, also known as the “Sappers”, provided many and varied forms of support in the early days of the two British colonies on the Pacific coast of North America. The speaker, an ex-sapper himself, will give an overview of their contributions.
Raymond Frogner – “Squatters’ Rights and the Archival Meridian of William Pearce, Director of the Dominion Lands Board.” January 19 As Inspector of Lands Agencies for the Dominion Lands Board (1881-1884), Pearce was an administrator and policymaker at a time when Ottawa was formulating and implementing lands policy in the frontier west. His surveys of homesteads, Indian reserves and municipal borders sometimes led to friction – and even the accusation of causing the Riel Rebellion.
John Adams – “Victoria’s Black History” February 16At the invitation of Governor James Douglas several hundred Black settlers arrived from California to farm and pursue many other
occupations on Vancouver Island in 1858. Who were they and why did they come? John Adams, Victoria-based historian, heritage interpreter and author will answer these questions and provide many other interesting insights about Victoria’s Black pioneers.
Lisa Helps – “Neighbours Helping Neighbours: An Old-Fashioned Approach to a Modern Problem” March 16While researching at the Archives, Lisa came across a story from the local newspaper from July 1931 that read, “Citizens Emergency Relief Fund Surpasses $50,000.” It struck her, if people in Victoria did this in the past, what was stopping them now? Find out how historical research at the Archives became the genesis for a community program called micro-lending.
Linda Eversole – “Without Justice: Two Victorian Era Unsolved Murders” April 13Bakery owner Agnes Bings died around 8 pm on the night of September 29, 1899, the victim of a “Jack the Ripper” type attack. Two days later a second murder followed. Fortunately correspondence, the reports of the undercover Pinkerton operatives, and local detectives’ notebooks have survived. They provide compelling details on life in Victoria at the turn of the 20th century with accounts of undercover work in hotels, saloons and brothels.
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Lest We Forget - Remembrance Commemorations In partnership with Veterans Affairs Canada – public displays by veterans and community groups, curatorial talks and Royal BC Museum collections are highlighted. November 10 – 11, 10am – 4pmClifford Carl Hall | FreePre-book a Remembrance, HSBC School Visit Program, November 5 – 8.
South Vancouver Island Regional Heritage Fair An exhibition of student work (grades four to 10) on a Canadian theme. Students prepare projects individually or in groups to tell stories and share information about Canadian people, events, buildings and places. May 2, 10am – 2pmClifford Carl Hall | Free
BC Archives Material on Display A public display space in the foyer of the BC Archives showcases significant records from our holdings including photographs, documents and diaries, which help us tell the story of British Columbia. This secure and UV protected case showcases some of the world’s most unique and historically significant items from the BC provincial collection.
Helmcken House & St Ann’s Schoolhouse Open for Summer Step back into a time when people entertained in the parlour and the schoolhouse was only one room. The home of Dr John S. Helmcken and his family has stood in this spot since 1852 and is the oldest house in British Columbia still in its original location. June 1 – September 2, 2014 12pm – 4pmIncluded with admission or by donation
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Thanks to the HSBC, a number of themed school programs will be offered for a variety of grade levels this school year. Registered groups can visit for only $10 per class. Bring your class to experience docent guided, curriculum-based and interactive programs. Book your group early to secure your spot! Something New this Field Trip Season!
Coming this May pre-visit guides will be available on-line for teachers and students to help you prepare for your self-guided visit. Look for an increased variety of hands-on interactive stations throughout the galleries.
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Hoofed Mammals of British Columbia - David ShackletonRevised Edition
Hoofed mammals (ungulates) are the most abundant large mammals in British Columbia. Nine wild native species live here: Elk, Moose, Mule Deer, White-tailed Deer, Caribou, Bison, Mountain Goat, Bighorn Sheep and Thinhorn Sheep. David Shackleton provides a comprehensive examination of BC’s hoofed mammals, discussing their evolution, general biology and adaptations to their unique lifestyle.
In the Shadow of the Great War The Milligan and Hart Explorations of Northeastern British Columbia, 1913–14 - Jay Sherwood
In 1913, George Milligan and E.B. Hart lead two small expeditions to explore northeastern British Columbia. These 18-month explorations helped provide the first detailed information about this remote region. Unfortunately, World War I began just as the men completed their work, and the data they gathered was filed away and forgotten in the shadow of the Great War.
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These gallery resources will align with cross-curricular competencies within the new personalized learning model for BC schools. May – June 2014 For more information, visit the website. To book a program email: [email protected] Programs this year: Veterans Week Remembrance School Programs [Grades 6-12] Tours of the special exhibitions, learning from and speaking with veterans, viewing special military collections & dressing in vintage uniforms for photographs taken in a WWII Navy and Korean war jeep. November 5 – 8
Helmcken Family Christmas Programs [Grades K–3] In the 1880s, Dr Helmcken’s family would have been getting ready for Christmas celebrations, including some typical Victorian traditions. How did they decorate? What did they eat? What gifts did they give? What did they do at school? What was a school concert like? November 25 – December 20 Heritage Week School Programs [Grades 3-5] Get wet and pan for real gold every day of Heritage Week on the third floor in the Modern History Gallery. The theme is “Heritage Afloat” so after you strike it rich, be sure to go aboard the ship Discovery and take in the 8.5 meter Haida Canoe in the First Peoples Gallery. February 17 – 21
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SEPTEMBER 2013sunday monday Tuesday wednesday Thursday friday saTurday
1 2 3 4Live @ Lunch “In the Shadow of the Great War” Noon – 1 pm Behind the Scenes Tours
5 Quest Lecture Series: Adrian Raeside 7:30pm – 9pm
6 7 Behind the Scenes Tours
8 9 10 11 Behind the Scenes Tours
12 13 14 Behind the Scenes Tours
15 Friends of the BC Archives “Into the Land: Making a Living on Vancouver Island 1843-1858” 2pm – 3:30pm
16 17 18 Behind the Scenes Tours
19 20 21 Behind the Scenes Tours
22 23 24 25 Behind the Scenes Tours
26 27 28Behind the Scenes Tours
29Wonder Sunday: Unearthed 1pm – 3pm
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OCTOBER 2013sunday monday Tuesday wednesday Thursday friday saTurday
Join us for a Kid’s Club activity every Wednesday 4pm – 5pm
1 2 Live @ Lunch “Oscar Wisting: In Amundsen’s Shadow” Noon – 1pm
3 Quest Lecture Series: Jana Stefan 7:30pm – 9pm
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6 7 8 9 10 11 12
13 14 15 16Behind the Scenes Tours
The Spider Seekers 7pm
17Meet Tundra 7pm
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20 Friends of the BC Archives “Emily Carr: No Such Thing as Barren Years” 2pm – 3:30pm
21 22 23 24 25Night Shift: Living & Dying 8pm – 11pm
26Behind the Scenes Tours
27Wonder Sunday: Halloween 1pm – 3pm
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3 4 5 6Live @ Lunch “The Dead Keep Talking” Noon – 1pm
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10Lest We Forget Remembrance Commemorations
11 Lest We Forget Remembrance Commemorations
12 13 14 15Night at the Museum Family Sleepover in Old Town 6:30pm – 9am
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17 Friends of the BC Archives: Where Honour & Glory Lead 2pm – 3.30pm
18 19 20 Behind the Scenes Tours
21Lecture – Hidden in Plain Sight: Uncovering Emily Carr’s Time in England 7pm
22 23Archival Research Boot Camp Noon – 5pm
24Wonder Sundays: Canoes 1pm – 3pm
25 26 27 28 29 Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2013 Opens
30 Behind the Scenes Tours
TITANS of the ICE AGE The woolly mammoth comes to life on the giant IMAX® screen this fall!
An action packed immersive portal to the great Pleistocene ice age, 20,000 years back in time. Narrated by Christopher Plummer, it transports viewers to the beautiful frozen landscapes ofthe northern hemisphere 10,000 years before modern civilization. Dazzling imagery brings this era to life - from saber-toothed cats to dire wolves and woolly mammoths.
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1 2 3 4 Live @ Lunch “Birds and Beaches, Roadtrains and ‘Roos” Noon – 1pm
5 6 Father Christmas at the Royal BC Museum 11am – 4:30pm
7 Father Christmas at the Royal BC Museum 11am – 4:30pm
8 Father Christmas at the Royal BC Museum 11am – 4:30pm
Carol Along with the Carillon 4:30 – 5:15pm
9 10 11 12 13Father Christmas at the Royal BC Museum 11am – 4:30pm
14Father Christmas at the Royal BC Museum 11am – 4:30pm
15 Father Christmas at the Royal BC Museum 11am – 4:30pm Kids Club morning exploration 9am – 10am
16 17 18 Behind the Scenes Tours
19 20 Father Christmas at the Royal BC Museum 11am – 4:30pm
21Father Christmas at the Royal BC Museum 11am – 4:30pm
Helmcken House old fashioned Christmas Noon – 4pm
22Father Christmas at the Royal BC Museum 11am – 4:30pm
23Helmcken House old fashioned Christmas Noon – 4pm
24 Helmcken House old fashioned Christmas Noon – 4pm
25 Royal BC Museum Closed
26Helmcken House old fashioned Christmas Noon – 4pm
27Helmcken House old fashioned Christmas Noon – 4pm
28Behind the Scenes Tours
29Helmcken House old fashioned Christmas Noon – 4pm
30 Helmcken House old fashioned Christmas Noon – 4pm
31 Helmcken House old fashioned Christmas Noon – 4pm
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JANUARY 2014
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1 Royal BC Museum Closed
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5 Christmas at Helmcken House – Closing Day Noon – 4pm
6 7 8Live @ Lunch “Stalking the Wild Onion” Noon – 1pm
9 10 11
12 13 14 15 Robert Bateman Lecture 7pm – 8:30pm Behind the Scenes Tours
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19Friends of the BC Archives “Squatters’ Rights...” 2pm – 3:30pm
20 21 22 23 24 25Behind the Scenes Tours
26Wonder Sunday: Words1pm – 3pm
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FEBRUARY 2014
sunday monday Tuesday wednesday Thursday friday saTurday
2 3 4 5Live @ Lunch “Vancouver Island Explorations” Noon – 1pm
6 7 1/8
9 10Family Day at the Royal BC Museum
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16Friends of the BC Archives “Victoria’s Black History”
17BC Heritage Week – Opening Day 1pm – 3pm
18 19Behind the Scenes Tours
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22Behind the Scenes Tours
23BC Heritage Week – Closing Day 1pm – 3pm
Wonder Sunday: Towns 1pm – 3pm
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MARCH 2014
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2 3 4 5Live @ Lunch “Aliens Among Us” Noon – 1pm
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9 10 11 Spring Break Camp: Focus on Nature 9am – 4pm
12Spring Break Camp: Focus on Nature 9am – 4pm
13Spring Break Camp: Focus on Nature 9am – 4pm
14 15Photo Camp for Grown-Ups 10am – 4pm
16Friends of the BC Archives “Neighbours Helping Neighbours” 2pm – 3:30pm
17 18 Spring Break Camp: Focus on Nature 9am – 4pm
19Spring Break Camp: Focus on Nature 9am – 4pm Behind the Scenes Tours
20Spring Break Camp: Focus on Nature 9am – 4pm
21Family History with Your Family 1pm – 3pm
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23 24 25 26 27 28 April Fool’s Scavenger Hunt 10am – 5pm
29April Fool’s Scavenger Hunt 10am – 5pmBehind the Scenes Tours
30 April Fool’s Scavenger Hunt 10am – 5pmWonder Sunday: Sounds 1pm – 3pm
31 April Fool’s Scavenger Hunt 10am – 5pm
APRIL 2014
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1 2 Live @ Lunch “Into the Wild” Noon – 1pm
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6 Closing of Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2013
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13 Friends of the BC Archives “Without Justice: Two Victoria Era Unsolved Murders” 2pm – 3:30pm
14 15 16Behind the Scenes Tours
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20 21 22 23 24 25 26Behind the Scenes Tours
27Wonder Sunday: Meadows 1pm – 3pm
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1 Helmcken House Opens for Summer Noon – 4pm daily
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8 9 10 11 12 13 14
15 16 17 18Behind the Scenes Tours
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22 23 24 25 26 27 28Behind the Scenes Tours
29 Wonder Sunday: Oceans1pm – 3pm
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1 2South Vancouver Island Regional Heritage Fair 10am – 2pm
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4 5 6 7Live @ Lunch “Museums at the Crossroads” Noon – 1:00pm
8 9 10
11 Kids Club morning exploration 9am – 10am
12 13 14 Kermode Group Annual Dinner
15 16We Call Them VikingsOpens
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25Wonder Sunday: Museums 1pm – 3pm
Friends of the BC Archives “John Nobili, S.J. Mission to New Caledonia, 1845-1848” 2pm – 3:30pm
26 27 28 29 30 31Night at the Museum Family Sleepover – Vikings 6:30pm – 9am
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1 Old Time Penny Carnival Noon – 3pm
2Behind the Scenes Tours
3 4 5Behind the Scenes Tours
6 7Summer Camp We Call Them Vikings 9am – 4pm
8Summer Camp We Call Them Vikings 9am – 4pm
9Summer Camp We Call Them Vikings 9am – 4pm
Behind the Scenes Tours
10Summer Camp We Call Them Vikings 9am – 4pm
11Summer Camp We Call Them Vikings 9am – 4pm
12Behind the Scenes Tours
13 14 15 16Behind the Scenes Tours
17 18 19Behind the Scenes Tours
20 21Summer Camp We Call Them Vikings 9am – 4pm
22 Summer Camp We Call Them Vikings 9am – 4pm
23Summer Camp We Call Them Vikings 9am – 4pm
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24Summer Camp We Call Them Vikings 9am – 4pm
25Summer Camp We Call Them Vikings 9am – 4pm
26Behind the Scenes Tours
25 26 Summer Camp We Call Them Vikings 9am – 4pm
27 Summer Camp We Call Them Vikings 9am – 4pm
28Summer Camp We Call Them Vikings 9am – 4pm
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29Summer Camp We Call Them Vikings 9am – 4pm
30Summer Camp We Call Them Vikings 9am – 4pm
31Behind the Scenes Tours
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10 11Summer Camp We Call Them Vikings9am – 4pm
12 Summer Camp We Call Them Vikings 9am – 4pm
13Summer Camp We Call Them Vikings 9am – 4pm
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14Summer Camp We Call Them Vikings 9am – 4pm
15Summer Camp We Call Them Vikings 9am – 4pm
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20Summer Camp We Call Them Vikings 9am – 4pm
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22Summer Camp We Call Them Vikings 9am – 4pm
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