About Publications. When John Fannin, the Royal BC Museum’s first curator, published his Check List of British Columbia Birds in 1891, he set in motion a publishing program that has engaged and informed British Columbians for nearly 128 years. Since that first publication, the Royal BC Museum has released hundreds of works on diverse subjects ... BC Archives. Use this database to find descriptions and select digitized versions of archival records held at the BC Archives. You can use "quotes" for an exact phrase, the asterisk* as a wild card, and the advanced search function to narrow your results. The collections search was recently updated and some functions may have changed.For more information please call the shop at 250-356-0505 and ask to speak to a supervisor or email us at [email protected]. Plan Your Visit. Buy Tickets; Hours & Location; Events; Get In Touch. 675 Belleville Street, Victoria, BC V8W 9W2 1-250-356-7226 1-888-447-7977 [email protected] beautifully designed book features dramatic new photographs of the collections and exhibitions housed in western Canada’s oldest, largest and best-loved museum. It is introduced by CEO Jack Lohman, who created the book as part of a far-reaching revitalization of the Royal British Columbia Museum. Lohman also contributes an …Acting Director of Audience Experience. View Full Profile. 250 896-5483. [email protected]. Live at Lunch is a monthly series where you can hear directly from curators, archivists, staff and researchers at the Royal BC Museum as well as fascinating community members and guests. Travelling Through Deep Time.Visit the Research Portal to learn how the Royal BC Museum's natural history, human history and archival collections inspire and inform our research The Archives Learn how the BC Archives provides access to records of enduring value to the province for public researchers, scholars and genealogists.March 1-June 2. Capturing fascinating animal behaviour, spectacular species and the breath-taking diversity of the natural world, Wildlife Photographer of the Year shows the triumphs, challenges and incredible beauty of a planet under pressure. One hundred photos from photographers across the globe introduce species at risk of extinction and ... Download. This document represents the Royal BC Museum’s digital strategy from 2015-2020. It is the result of an internal and external consultation process and outlines the digital directions for the museum and archives over the next five years. Digital is fluid; while this is a solid blueprint for future digital growth this strategy will ... View Full Profile. 250 883-4056. [email protected]. Pride Join us for a night of celebration and hands-on creative workshop opportunities within the Royal BC Museum's Old Town Gallery, reclaiming the space through an exploration of queer histories. Experts will share their historical knowledge and lived experiences, and you will be ... 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Canoe tours*. 11:30 am and 2:00 pm Cedar-weaving demonstration and workshop by Sandra Howard*. *Book canoe tour and cedar-weaving workshop at the Lekwungen tent. The Royal BC Museum is honoured to host the 5th Annual Victoria Indigenous Cultural Festival. Join us for three days of spectacular performances of music and dance ...Travelling exhibitions provide opportunities to visit Royal BC Museum exhibitions all over BC. They allow us to bring the museum to you! View More. Adult (19+) $18.00. Senior (65+) $11.00. Youth (6-18) $11.00.Travelling exhibitions provide opportunities to visit Royal BC Museum exhibitions all over BC. They allow us to bring the museum to you! Since this program started (in 2016), we've delivered travelling exhibitions to 31 communities across the province. There are currently five travelling exhibitions but we are already designing several more.Visit the Research Portal to learn how the Royal BC Museum's natural history, human history and archival collections inspire and inform our research The Archives Learn how the BC Archives provides access to records of enduring value to the province for public researchers, scholars and genealogists.Website. www .royalbcmuseum .bc .ca. The Royal British Columbia Museum (or Royal BC Museum ), founded in 1886, is a history museum in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. The "Royal" title was approved by Queen Elizabeth II and bestowed by Prince Philip in 1987, to coincide with a royal tour of that year. [2] The museum merged with the British ...During the summer of 2018, the Royal BC Museum hosted a First Nations cultural tradition in action: an on-site pole carving, in partnership with the BC Ministry of Health and sponsored by TimberWest. Artists Tom and Perry LaFortune, brothers and members of the Tsawout First Nation, worked on a massive pole outdoors, stopping frequently to ...BC grade schools: Contact [email protected] to book an entry time Tuesday through Friday, during the school year Sep - Jun at the BC Student rate. There is limited availability. Age categories: Adult (age 19-64), Senior (65+), Student (19+ with valid student ID), Youth (6-18), Child ...About the Collection. The Royal BC Museum's palaeontology collection spans over 500 million years of life on Earth. Current collection strengths include Eocene plants and animals from ancient lakes across the Interior, marine invertebrates from the Nanaimo Group of Vancouver Island, and Ice Age mammals from southern Vancouver Island.Visit the Research Portal to learn how the Royal BC Museum's natural history, human history and archival collections inspire and inform our research The Archives Learn how the BC Archives provides access to records of enduring value to the province for public researchers, scholars and genealogists.Student 19+ with a valid student ID. $63. Youth 6-18. $31.00. Family Up to two persons 19+ and up to three persons 6-18. $138. Discover the rich history of British Columbia with a Royal BC Museum Membership. As a member, you'll enjoy exclusive benefits including express entry to museum galleries and feature exhibitions and a host of other ...Item F-07197 - Group at the entrance to the Bowser home; Victoria, BC; William J. Bowser sixth from right. 59897 more... Collection F5 - Archives visual records collection. Results 1 to 30 of 40165 Show all. ... Ca. 40,000 have scanned images attached. Restrictions on access. Access to HP original prints and negatives may be restricted. Use the ...Curator of Palaeontology. Victoria Arbour joined the Royal BC Museum in 2018 as the Curator of Palaeontology following an NSERC postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Toronto and Royal Ontario Museum, and a postdoctoral appointment at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences and North Carolina State University. Victoria …In fact, many of BC's plants and animals are at risk of extinction. From tiny insects the size of poppy seeds to Basking Sharks as long as school busses, species in BC are being pushed to the brink by habitat loss, pollution, over hunting, climate change and intense competition with invasive species. But what happens if species disappear from ...Visit the Research Portal to learn how the Royal BC Museum's natural history, human history and archival collections inspire and inform our research The Archives Learn how the BC Archives provides access to records of enduring value to the province for public researchers, scholars and genealogists.BC grade schools: Contact [email protected] to book an entry time Tuesday through Friday, during the school year Sep - Jun at the BC Student rate. There is limited availability. Age categories: Adult (age 19-64), Senior (65+), Student (19+ with valid student ID), Youth (6-18), Child ...Introduction. This program is designed to be used by archeologists, biologists and forensic scientists. Identifying bird bones to species is a labour intensive process. This program was created as a time saving tool to help identify bird bones to species. This program is a "guide" and is intended to be used with a comparative faunal collection.With nearly 225,000 catalogued artifacts, the Royal BC Museum holds the largest collection of British Columbia First Nations archaeological materials in the world. Collected since 1886, these artifacts represent up to 10,000 years of history. While the collection includes objects from Euro-American, European and Asian manufacture, 99 per cent ...Visit the Research Portal to learn how the Royal BC Museum's natural history, human history and archival collections inspire and inform our research The Archives Learn how the BC Archives provides access to …Visit the Research Portal to learn how the Royal BC Museum's natural history, ... [email protected]. Breadcrumb. Home; Kevin Brownlee; Museum Admission. Adult (19+) $18.00. Senior (65+) $11.00. Youth (6-18) $11.00. Student (19+ w/ ID) $11.00. Child (3-5) Free. Get your tickets online now.Wayne joined the museum as our EFO and VP of Corporate Services in May of 2023 bringing 28 years of Provincial Government finance experience, complemented with leadership in the Health Care, Non-Profit / Charities and Volunteer sectors. His portfolio includes all things Finance, IM/IT, Human Resources, Volunteers, Fund Development and Facilities.Remembering World War I with Royal BC Museum history collections manager Paul Ferguson. Join us as we examine World War I locations that are significant to British Columbians. Bring a pencil and paper for some close observation time with a selection of historical objects from the Great War.Generally, the RBCM entomology collection is a collection of BC material. As noted above, approximately 80% of the specimens with databased locality information are from the province. The most important geographical issue for the collection is the strength of representation of a species or other taxon within BC. Conduct your own marine biology research by exploring the cabinets and drawers full of carefully preserved museum specimens, including stunning corals, crabs, shells, and sea stars. Or spend countless hours observing live animals—barnacles, hermit crabs, sea squirts, and fishes—as they eke out a living in our 360-litre aquarium. BC grade schools: Contact [email protected] to book an entry time Tuesday through Friday, during the school year Sep - Jun at the BC Student rate. There is limited availability. Age categories: Adult (age 19-64), Senior (65+), Student (19+ with valid student ID), Youth (6-18), Child ...The collection ranges from large poles and canoes to small items of jewellery and adornment. It is one of the most comprehensive collections of First Nations cultural materials from BC. Noteworthy holdings are Heiltsuk and Nuxalk objects purchased from Fillip Jacobsen in 1893; Charles F. Newcombe's well-documented early-20th-century ...Geoffrey G.E. Scudder (1934-2023), Servant of Science. August 15, 2023. Geoff was a giant in the Canadian science museum community. His museum work centred on the Spencer Entomological Collection (SEM) at UBC (now part of the Beaty Biodiversity Museum), where he was director from 1958 to 1999.Using photographs and reproductions, students will engage with the question “What or who influenced the start, growth and decline of Paldi?”. In addition to learning more about South Asian Canadian history in BC, students will also learn how to use primary sources to learn about the past and get glimpses into the lives of children who were in Paldi in the 1930s, …View Full Profile. 250-886-0210. [email protected]. Home. Visit. Events. Storytelling in the Galleries with Shoshana Litman. Listen, sing and laugh with Shoshana Litman, a spirited local storyteller who delights audiences of all ages with fun, inspirational stories and songs. Stop by one of our galleries throughout the afternoon for ...March 1-June 2. Capturing fascinating animal behaviour, spectacular species and the breath-taking diversity of the natural world, Wildlife Photographer of the Year shows the triumphs, challenges and incredible beauty of a planet under pressure. One hundred photos from photographers across the globe introduce species at risk of extinction and ... Welcome to The Community Gallery: A Public Perspectives Platform. This collaborative online exhibition space explores big ideas through multiple perspectives. History is happening all around us and your perspective is an important one to add as we come together to make sense of our communities, our province, and the world. 1 1. By OB10. Many native plant medicines have been found that can treat some common colds, viruses, fevers, and even diabetes. One study counted almost 550 plants that could be used medically that some Canadian First Nations used - The plants cured close to 30 different sicknesses. Sadly the passed down knowledge of these plants is ...Biographical history. The British Columbia Vital Statistics Agency (BCVSA) is responsible for determining and registering births, deaths and marriages and for issuing certificates related to these events. The agency also performs civil marriage ceremonies through private ...View Full Profile. 250-886-0210. [email protected]. Home. Visit. Events. Storytelling in the Galleries with Shoshana Litman. Listen, sing and laugh with Shoshana Litman, a spirited local storyteller who delights audiences of all ages with fun, inspirational stories and songs. Stop by one of our galleries throughout the afternoon for ...May 10, 2024-January 5, 2025 Discover one of the most mysterious and unique stone monuments in the world and what it meant to the people who built it with Stonehenge. The exhibition features 400+ ancient artifacts, including the Amesbury Archer and Stonehenge Archer, neither of which have ever been seen before in North America. Packed with archaeological insight and cutting-edge scientific ...The Royal BC Museum Corporation is one of Canada's greatest cultural treasures. The museum was founded in 1886; the archives, in 1894. In 2003, these two organizations joined to become British Columbia's combined provincial museum and archives, collecting artifacts, documents and specimens of British Columbia's natural and human history, safeguarding them for the future and sharing them ...For more information please call the shop at 250-356-0505 and ask to speak to a supervisor or email us at [email protected]. Plan Your Visit. Buy Tickets; Hours & Location; Events; Get In Touch. 675 Belleville Street, Victoria, BC V8W 9W2 1-250-356-7226 1-888-447-7977 [email protected]. British Colombia is home to people from diverse cultures, backgrounds, and perspectives. From farms to cities, people have adapted and developed communities to best fit their needs and wants. Digital Field Trips are inquiry based and staff led. We can adapt Digital Field Trips for different grade ranges, home learners, or for adult, senior ... BC teachers may book a self-directed, on-site tour for their classrooms. Please be advised of the following: - The Natural History of BC Gallery is open. - The First Peoples Gallery and Becoming BC Gallery are closed as work to modernize the museum takes place. - The Old Town exhibit (part of the former Becoming BC Gallery) reopened July 29, 2023 with a …St. Ann's Schoolhouse. St. Ann's Schoolhouse may be the oldest building still standing in Victoria. Built by Jacques Lequechier in 1844 and constructed in the Hudson's Bay Company Red River style, it was purchased by Roman Catholic Bishop Demers in 1853 for use as a residence and a schoolhouse. In 1858, when four Sisters of St. Ann returned ...Photo Camp for Adults. Unleash your inner wildlife photographer at our day-long workshop. You will learn how to take better photographs under the guidance of the museum's own photographer Shane Lighter and professional wildlife photographer Sam Rose Phillips. Suitable for beginners to advanced intermediates, you will spend time in the classroom ...For more information please call the shop at 250-356-0505 and ask to speak to a supervisor or email us at [email protected]. Plan Your Visit. Buy Tickets; Hours & Location; Events; Get In Touch. 675 Belleville Street, Victoria, BC V8W 9W2 1-250-356-7226 1-888-447-7977 [email protected] the Friends: [email protected]. Founded in 2000, the Friends of the British Columbia Archives (FBCA) promotes, encourages and facilitates scholarship, research and public engagement related to the archival collections of the BC Archives. The FBCA is an incorporated non-profit organization managed by a board of directors elected ...Contact the Friends: [email protected]. Founded in 2000, the Friends of the British Columbia Archives (FBCA) promotes, encourages and facilitates scholarship, research and public engagement related to the archival collections of the BC Archives. The FBCA is an incorporated non-profit organization managed by a board of directors elected ...VICTORIA, BC — The Royal BC Museum announced today that it will begin closing sections of the third floor to start the process of decolonization in these galleries, in response to the call to action from Indigenous leaders to increase cultural safety and ensure the museum is a welcome place for everyone. Minor closures will begin in November, leading up to a full closure of the third floor ...The Royal BC Museum, with support from our partners, is proud to present the first annual WinterFest outdoor multicultural holiday market, December 2 and 3. Celebrating arts, culture and community, WinterFest brings together the best parts of the holiday season. Food, warm drinks and multicultural performances pair with local vendors for a one-of-a-kind experience.December 13, 1871 — March 2, 1945. Emily Carr is one of Canada's most beloved artists, famed for her depictions of First Nations villages and monumental art, and the forests and landscapes of British Columbia. Carr was born in Victoria and lived there most of her life. [email protected]. Lost and Found. 250-387-3572 [email protected]. IMAX ® Victoria and IMAX ® Victoria Annual Passholders. 250-952-4206. Mail. Royal BC Museum 675 Belleville Street Victoria, BC, V8W 9W2. BC Archives 675 Belleville St Victoria, BC, V8W 9W2 Visit the Research Portal to learn how the Royal BC Museum's natural history, human history and archival collections inspire and inform our research The Archives Learn how the BC Archives provides access to records of enduring value to the province for public researchers, scholars and genealogists.Using photographs and reproductions, students will engage with the question “What or who influenced the start, growth and decline of Paldi?”. In addition to learning more about South Asian Canadian history in BC, students will also learn how to use primary sources to learn about the past and get glimpses into the lives of children who were in Paldi in the 1930s, …BC grade schools: Contact [email protected] to book an entry time Tuesday through Friday, during the school year Sep - Jun at the BC Student rate. There is limited availability. Age categories: Adult (age 19-64), Senior (65+), Student (19+ with valid student ID), Youth (6-18), Child ...Visit the Research Portal to learn how the Royal BC Museum's natural history, human history and archival collections inspire and inform our research The Archives Learn how the BC Archives provides access to records of enduring value to the province for public researchers, scholars and genealogists.About the Collection. The Royal BC Museum’s palaeontology collection spans over 500 million years of life on Earth. Current collection strengths include Eocene plants and animals from ancient lakes across the Interior, marine invertebrates from the Nanaimo Group of Vancouver Island, and Ice Age mammals from southern Vancouver Island.In the Middle Ages, bells became part of Europe’s religious soundscape. Travelling foundry workers cast huge bells on site for the great cathedrals. By the 16th century, the carillon had become a symbol of prosperity and achievement in Flemish and Dutch towns. The sounds of the bells were part of a town’s daily order. The Netherlands Centennial Carillon was a …Generally, the RBCM entomology collection is a collection of BC material. As noted above, approximately 80% of the specimens with databased locality information are from the province. The most important geographical issue for the collection is the strength of representation of a species or other taxon within BC.Mandate from Enabling Statute. The Museum Act (2003) sets out the purposes, powers and governance of the Royal BC Museum, establishing it as a Crown corporation. Under the Act, the Corporation is responsible for the provincial museum, the provincial archives, Helmcken House, Thunderbird Park, Mungo Martin Big House (Wawadit'la), St Ann's Schoolhouse and the Netherlands Centennial Carillon.Research guides help you understand and access records related to your search topic. They also provide you with additional information and, in some instances, transcriptions of records. General. Guide. Canada Census Office. Overview: View PDF. 1881: View PDF.Dr. Lorne Hammond joined the Royal BC Museum in 1997 after completing a history doctorate at the University of Ottawa. His research with the collection helps to develop exhibits. He mentors graduate university students and works with the public.The BC Archives holds a significant number of records relating to Indigenous peoples and communities. Many are provincial or colonial government records created by settlers about First Nations, but we also have a number of records that contain first-hand Indigenous accounts, including audio recordings of songs and ceremonies, photographs of communities and people, and transcripts of interviews ...Donated to the BC Archives by Ida and George Halpern, 1974, 1984 and 1989-1990. Arrangement The fonds is arranged into three series: Series 1: Sound recordings Series 2: Research and Private Records Series 3: EphemeraMuseum Admission. The Royal BC Museum's Creating Connections Initiative increases accessibility to the museum and IMAX® Victoria for individuals facing barriers and creates an inclusive environment for people from all walks of life. Through this initiative, the museum offers a wide array of programs aimed at fostering inclusivity, including:1926 - 2022 We proudly honour the life and service of Queen Elizabeth II, an unmistakeably historic figure and our longest reigning monarch. During Queen Elizabeth's lifetime, she paid seven visits to British Columbia and held a special place for the province in her heart. We invite you to explore this collection of photographs from the BC Archives documenting Queen Elizabeth's various ...All copy requests must be submitted by completing our online Divorce Order Reproduction form. If the divorce was finalized in British Columbia before 1983, you will be requested to include the following information: The names of the parties to the divorce. The date of the divorce (approximate date is sufficient) A phone number that you can be ...The BC Vital Statistics Agency has provided this year’s release of records. Newly released records include marriage registrations from 1945 and death registrations from 2000.Museum Admission. The Royal BC Museum's Creating Connections Initiative increases accessibility to the museum and IMAX® Victoria for individuals facing barriers and creates an inclusive environment for people from all walks of life. Through this initiative, the museum offers a wide array of programs aimed at fostering inclusivity, including:Programs and Events. THE EXHIBITION. May 17 - October 14, 2013 Race to the End of the Earth recounts one of the most stirring tales of Antarctic exploration, the contest to reach the South Pole.For more information visit or contact. Access Services BC Archives 675 Belleville Street Victoria, BC V8W 9W2 250‐387‐1952 (tel.) 250‐387‐2072. [email protected] www.bcarchives.bc.ca. Royal British Columbia Museum Corporation.Timeline. Explore the Learning Portal through time. Choose a date or a time period and get going. Precambrian Eon. ? - 541 Million Years Ago.Web use: the credit shall be located either adjacent to the image or in a "Sources of Illustrations/Images" section. Please submit your order form to: Reprographics Office. Phone: 250-356-0138 or Toll Free: 1-866-356-0138. Mail: BC Archives, 675 Belleville Street, Victoria BC, V8W 9W2, CANADA. Fax: 250-387-2072.Helmcken House was built by Dr. John Sebastian Helmcken, a surgeon with the Hudson’s Bay Company. It is one of the oldest houses in British Columbia still on its original site. Dr. Helmcken set up house in Victoria when he married the daughter of Governor James Douglas in 1852. He went on to become a statesman and helped negotiate the entry ...During the summer of 2018, the Royal BC Museum hosted a First Nations cultural tradition in action: an on-site pole carving, in partnership with the BC Ministry of Health and sponsored by TimberWest. Artists Tom and Perry LaFortune, brothers and members of the Tsawout First Nation, worked on a massive pole outdoors, stopping frequently to ...
The BC Black History Awareness Society in partnership with the Royal BC Museum presents Hope Meets Action: Echoes Through the Black Continuum, the story of Afro-diasporic "British Columbia" history, past, present and future. Black "British Columbian" history has long been whitewashed in the annals of colonial history. Against the backdrop of white-centring walls, this exhibit daylights .... Ny to rome
Visit the Research Portal to learn how the Royal BC Museum's natural history, human history and archival collections inspire and inform our research The Archives Learn how the BC Archives provides access to records of enduring value to the province for public researchers, scholars and genealogists.The collection ranges from large poles and canoes to small items of jewellery and adornment. It is one of the most comprehensive collections of First Nations cultural materials from BC. Noteworthy holdings are Heiltsuk and Nuxalk objects purchased from Fillip Jacobsen in 1893; Charles F. Newcombe’s well-documented early-20th-century ...Museum Admission. Book online, don’t wait in line! Skip the box office and buy your tickets in advance online. We recommend all museum visitors, including members, book their tickets online before arriving at the museum to guarantee availability. Would rather pay in … Go Directly to Species Pages. Common Name 675 Belleville Street, Victoria BC V8W 9W2 [email protected] © 2024 Royal BC MuseumStep through the doors of the oldest house in British Columbia still on its original site and experience what Christmas was like in Victoria more than 100 years ago. Decorations, music and first-hand accounts will take you back to Christmas past. British Colombia is home to people from diverse cultures, backgrounds, and perspectives. From farms to cities, people have adapted and developed communities to best fit their needs and wants. Digital Field Trips are inquiry based and staff led. We can adapt Digital Field Trips for different grade ranges, home learners, or for adult, senior ... Bowker Creek is around 14-1,1500 years of age. Bowker Creek is named after John Sylvester Bowker, an American settler who came to Oak Bay in the 1860s. Bowker Creek runs from the wetland on the University of Victoria campus through the District of Saanich and the City of Victoria, and discharged to the sea through….Dr. Lorne Hammond joined the Royal BC Museum in 1997 after completing a history doctorate at the University of Ottawa. His research with the collection helps to develop exhibits. He mentors graduate university students and works with the public.Visit the Research Portal to learn how the Royal BC Museum's natural history, human history and archival collections inspire and inform our research The Archives Learn how the BC Archives provides access to records of enduring value to the province for public researchers, scholars and genealogists.The BC Vital Statistics Agency has provided this year's release of records. Newly released records include marriage registrations from 1945 and death registrations from 2000.For more information please call the shop at 250-356-0505 and ask to speak to a supervisor or email us at [email protected]. Plan Your Visit. Buy Tickets; Hours & Location; Events; Get In Touch. 675 Belleville Street, Victoria, BC V8W 9W2 1-250-356-7226 1-888-447-7977 [email protected] Shift: Vintage Valentines. This year we celebrate love, lust and everything in between with a vintage-inspired Valentine’s day event. In addition to exploring the galleries, you can dance to live music by Hank Angel and chill out with Sarah Osbourne and Elder Sister Plum. DJs db Chessa and Hristo will both bring vintage soul, funk and ...3-5. $65. Family. Up to two (2) persons 19+ and up to three (3) persons 6-18. $315. Get a mammoth deal and see it all with a Royal BC Museum and IMAX® Victoria Combo Pass. Combining the best of both experiences, the Combo Pass gets you unlimited IMAX® documentary films, unlimited access to museum galleries and feature exhibitions, including:1926 - 2022 We proudly honour the life and service of Queen Elizabeth II, an unmistakeably historic figure and our longest reigning monarch. During Queen Elizabeth's lifetime, she paid seven visits to British Columbia and held a special place for the province in her heart. We invite you to explore this collection of photographs from the BC Archives documenting Queen Elizabeth's various ....