Royal BC Museum with Ferry
Discover British Columbia at the Royal BC Museum. From coastal forests to the depths of the north Pacific, explore the gallery and immerse yourself in tales of where Canada has been and where they are going. Experience authentic artifacts and highly realistic settings as you journey to the Ice Age and spot a Woolly Mammoth. Dive under the ocean and check out some of the amazing creatures living in our waters and see how climate change is impacting the world we live in. Learn things you never knew before at what TripAdvisor users have consistently ranked the number one museum in Canada.
Featured Exhibits
Odysseys and Migration (April 18, 2025 - May 3, 2026)
Explore the unique migration journeys that have shaped Chinese Canadian experiences and identities with Odysseys and Migration, developed by the Chinese Canadian Museum. From the 18th century to present day, from Hong Kong to Vancouver to South Africa and Singapore, Odysseys and Migration follows the global spread of the Chinese population and the integral role they play in Canada with various artifacts, photographs and interactive drawers. Discover how historical movements, from early Chinese-Indigenous relations to waves of migration through the 20th and 21st centuries, reflect themes of belonging, identity, and the enduring strength of Chinese diaspora communities in Canada..
Critical Distance (January 23, 2026 - July 6, 2026)
Step into the world of Critical Distance, an immersive augmented reality experience that brings you face-to-face with a holographic orca pod. Journey alongside J-Pod, a group of 25 endangered Southern Resident orcas living in the Salish Sea off the coast of Vancouver Island. Learn about the pod, including ten-year-old Kiki, and the daily obstacles and challenges they must overcome to hunt and survive. Designed for visitors ages 10 and up, Critical Distance features flashing lights and loud noises as part of the experience.
Wildlife Photographer of the Year (February 6, 2026 - April 12, 2026)
Discover the wonders of the natural world through the eyes of photographers from around the globe, bringing bold new perspectives on Earth’s beauty, power and vulnerability. Wildlife Photographer of the Year is back for its 61st year with a fresh look at the planet’s stunning landscapes and diverse wildlife. Don’t miss the adult Grand Title Winner, “Ghost Town Visitor” by South African photographer Wim van den Heever, that captures a lone brown hyena among the remains of a long-abandoned diamond mining town in Namibia.
Ancient Egypt: Obsessed with Life (June 5, 2026 - January 3, 2027)
Ancient Egypt: Obsessed with Life is an immersive exhibition exploring ancient Egyptian rituals, beliefs and artistry. Visitors are invited to move through intimate, atmospheric spaces that recreate a journey through death, rebirth and the afterlife. See striking embellished coffins, powerful grave goods, jewelry, and everyday objects once intended to accompany souls into eternity. Through evocative light, sound and scent displays, the exhibition evokes Egypt’s reverence for life and the hereafter. Whether you’re drawn by archaeology, spirituality or sheer wonder, Ancient Egypt: Obsessed with Life reveals the enduring humanity behind the mysteries of an ancient civilization.
Package Includes:
- Ferry Fare
- Royal BC Museum Admission
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