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Birds of a Feather
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
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.

Dinosaurs! Adaptations and Habitats

Dinosaurs! Adaptations and Habitats

Explore the different ways dinosaurs used their bodies to survive in their natural habitats millions of years ago. Through the inspection of plant and dinosaur fossils, students will discover how dinosaurs found food and interacted with their environments. They’ll even learn how animals on earth can give us clues about how dinosaurs looked and behaved.…

Investigating Insects

Investigating Insects

Get up close and personal with insects! Insect bodies and behaviours have a lot to teach us. Join us as we investigate insect specimens from the Royal BC Museum collections. Bring your curiosity for this interactive look into the world of Insects!   For a post-visit extension for this Digital Field Trip try this insect-themed…

Marji Johns

Gathering the Past

Marji Johns
Marji Johns, Paleontology Collections Manager (Retired), explains the importance of collecting and donating fossils.
Claudia Copley

Fall Spider Season

Claudia Copley
Royal BC Museum Entomology Collection Manager Claudia Copley, joins Sophie and Steve at Global News to talk about fall spider season. Credit: Courtesy Global News