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Birds of a Feather

Birds of a Feather

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Explore the museum's bird collection. Learn how to help birds through citizen science.

Vietnamese Canadian Experiences in BC
Through the perspective of Vietnamese Canadian artist Chrystal Phan and others, we take a closer look at the journey of people who came to Canada from Vietnam as refugees and settled in British Columbia in the years 1979–80.

Bats of British Columbia
There are 15 species of bats in BC. Which ones live near you? Find out how important bats are to people and the world we share with them.

Paldi

Paldi

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Learn about this extraordinary community on Vancouver Island, established in 1917 by a man named Mayo Singh.

Landscapes of Injustice
This pathway examines the displacement and dispossession of thousands of Japanese Canadians in Canada in the 1940s.

Teacher-Created Museum Worksheets

Teacher-Created Museum Worksheets

Visit this playlist to find gallery activities created by teachers for other educators visiting the Royal BC Museum with their students.   These first submissions are from students in the University of Victoria’s teacher summer institute, who visited the Royal BC Museum in June 2026. The worksheets are designed for middle school students.   If…

Ancient Egypt

Ancient Egypt

Explore some of the ancient Egyptian beliefs about eternal life and the ritualistic use of amulets with a museum educator. Get a peek at our feature exhibition Ancient Egypt: Obsessed with Life. (Offered September to December 2026).     Digital Field Trips are inquiry based and staff led. We can adapt Digital Field Trips for different…

Heidi Gartner

Marine Protected Areas

Heidi Gartner
Invertebrate collections manager and researcher Heidi Gartner talks about the three incredible deep-sea ecosystems that are designated as marine protected areas in BC. Credit: RBCM This Week in History: Season 7, Episode 20: Marine Protected Areas on BC’s West Coast