Royal BC Museum

The Royal BC Museum, located in Victoria, British Columbia, stands as one of Canada's premier cultural institutions dedicated to preserving and showcasing the rich natural and human history of British Columbia. Founded in 1886, this renowned museum houses extensive collections spanning archaeology, ethnology, natural history, and modern history, offering visitors an immersive journey through the province's diverse heritage. The museum features meticulously crafted dioramas, interactive exhibits, and significant Indigenous cultural artifacts that tell the story of British Columbia's First Nations communities alongside the region's colonial past and contemporary development. As both a museum and provincial archives, it serves as an important educational resource and tourist destination, welcoming hundreds of thousands of visitors annually who come to explore its engaging exhibitions, including the popular Old Town reconstruction and natural history gallery with its impressive mammal and marine displays.