Royal BC Museum

Inspiring curiosity through shared stories, nature, history and culture. BC’s provincial museum.

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The Royal BC Museum's exhibits and galleries are open. The IMAX theatre and BC Archives are closed due to a labour action.

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Meet Brent Hayashi, great grandson of Senjiro Hayashi, the Japanese Canadian photographer who opened the Hayashi Photography Studio in Cumberland BC in 1912.
Brent shared a little bit about his family's heritage in the province with us.

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Did T.rex have lips? New research suggests yes, our ancient friends might have had soft issue that covered their (big) teeth. Read more on recent findings by a multinational team of scientists at https://t.co/O98wWEidF7.

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The @RoyalBCMuseum Shop is recruiting volunteers for opportunities 7 days a week. Shifts are 10:00am to 1:30pm and 1:30 to 5pm. Interested?https://t.co/AWqUdljdM1 to apply as a volunteer and [email protected] or 250-387-7902 for more information.

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@GeoffreyReynaud @NHM_WPY Thanks for coming and for your spectacular photo!

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Thanks for inviting me @RoyalBCMuseum, Had such a great time meeting and sharing with people visiting the
@NHM_WPY #WPY60 exhibition.
#exhibit #naturalhistory #wildlifephotography #conservation #wildlife #bear #gallery #exposure

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... but Winter, how do you get a job for an Exhibitions department at a museum? #museumcareers

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This family day, admission is by donation! Visit our new feature exhibition, Wildlife Photographer of the Year, and catch the final day of Canadian Modern! Catch up on a full schedule of twoonie films at IMAX® Victoria.

February 17 | 10 AM–5 PM

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Last night's opening of Wildlife Photographer of the Year was a great success! Thank you to all who came, including our guest of honour, @ShaneGrossPhoto who won this year's Adult Grand Title for his photograph "Swarm of Life".

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Our team has been working hard behind the scenes building the Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition. Opening this Friday, February 14.

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On Family Day, Monday, February 17, enjoy museum admission by donation. At IMAX® Victoria, enjoy a selection of documentary films for just $2 per person.

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A massive congratulations to Ian Wood who has won the 2024 #WPYPeoplesChoice Award! 👏

Ian’s perfectly timed image captures the surreal moment an ambling Eurasian badger looks up at graffiti of a badger in St Leonards-on-Sea, England. 🦡

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Have you seen the Canadian Modern exhibition yet? Time is of the essence! It closes February 16th, so grab your tickets and we'll see you there!

https://t.co/cIYMSX4cp6

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@suestroud Amazing! Thank you for sharing :)

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The Museum is open today! If you're looking for an enticing place to go to escape the snow, come on by and check out Canadian Modern (closing Feb 16) or explore Old Town, New Approach and the new Hayashi Photography Studio!

"Snow Scene, Victoria," 1916, Item G-04631

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@suestroud There are lots of great photos like this in our archives :)

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Over the course of a week, nearly two meters of the white stuff piled up in some areas. It got so bad horse-drawn sleighs were used to deliver goods to homes and the army had to be called in to help!

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In the meantime: Some might remember the big snow of 1996, but did you know this region was hit by another historic snow starting February 1, 1916?

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Celebrate Black History Month at the Royal BC Museum with a dynamic display of booths from local organizations, hosted by the BC Black History Awareness Society.

For full details, please visit https://t.co/sqBTIbtnrU