Royal BC Museum
About This Museum
Believe it or not, you can walk beneath the towering, toothy grin of a full-scale Ice Age woolly mammoth here. The Royal BC Museum doesn't just display artifacts; it immerses you in them, from the misty, life-like coastal rainforests to the recreated cobblestone streets of Old Town Victoria. It’s a place where history feels startlingly alive. An IMAX theatre on-site amplifies the experience with colossal documentaries.
Collection Highlights
The natural history gallery is a showstopper, featuring a dramatic woolly mammoth and other massive ice age creatures. Don't miss the meticulously detailed First Peoples galleries, which hold one of Canada's most significant collections of indigenous cultural treasures.
Visitor Information
You'll find it right on Belleville Street, nestled between the Inner Harbour and the Parliament Buildings—it's practically impossible to miss. Grab a map at the entrance; this is a museum you'll want to explore without rushing.
Architecture & Building
A modern concrete and glass structure that somehow feels timeless, with a grand, welcoming entrance that hints at the vast worlds contained inside.
Contact & Location
Address: Royal BC Museum, 675, Belleville Street, James Bay, Victoria, Capital Regional District, British Columbia, V8W 9W2, Canada
Phone: +1 250-356-7226
Website: Visit Website
