Schools & Kids
The Royal BC Museum's on-site school programs have been inspiring the minds and imagination of youth for over 30 years. Each year, the Museum develops and provides programs on subjects ranging from pioneer life to climate change. Programs run from the middle of October to the end of April, and take place in the Museum's galleries and classroom.
Field Trip Planning: Orientation Video and School Visit Instructions
Our Orientation Video is also a useful planning tool. Review it yourself and even share it with the class prior to their visit. It will introduce them to the museum and what will happen when they get here.
Our
School Visit Instructions provides more information about how to prepare for your visit, what to expect when you get here and how to help your students make the most of their experience.
Print out a copy of our Behaviour Contract on page 5 and review it with your students. Print out a copy of Chaperone Handout on page 6 and give a copy to each of your chaperones.
Transportation
Getting to Victoria is easy with BC Ferries. Sail from the Tsawwassen Terminal (Vancouver) to the Swartz Bay Terminal (Sidney/Victoria). For school sponsored events, BC student groups may be eligible for travel at a special reduced rate. Please call BC Ferries for details.
Spring Break Sneak Peek
March 8, 10, 12, 13, 15, 17, 19, 20
1 pm – 4 pm
The museum is opening a new feature exhibition on June 25, 2010 called
Royal BC Museum: Behind the Scenes and during the Spring Break period we are testing out the new family activities. Come in, touch, move and play. Tell us about your experiences. Have fun!
Activities on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays will include costumes, microscopes, puzzles, writing, drawing and more.
On Fridays and Saturdays we will be trying out new behind the scenes tours at 1 pm, 2 pm and 3 pm. Limited space is available on the tours and sign up for the tours will be available at the Information Desk. Sign up takes place one hour before the tour start time. No advance sign up is available.
All activities are included with regular admission, free for Royal BC Museum Members. Children must be accompanied by an adult.