Material Evidence (Archaeology)

Material Evidence (Archaeology)

Archaeologists study people in the past through material culture - the things that people left behind. One approach is to use a technological perspective. Why would someone make that? How would someone make that? By asking "What would YOU do in this situation?" we use the present as a portal into the past, connecting to the…

Species at Risk

Species at Risk

In British Columbia, 36% of distinct animal species are labelled "at risk". The first step to conserving our native species and ecosystems is to educate ourselves on these species and the reasons behind their endangerment. Once we know why a species has become endangered, we can begin to take the steps necessary to protect threatened…

Home Learners Creative Writing Program

Home Learners Creative Writing Program

These are the stories and pictures of the kids working on their stories for the creative writing class with Paisley and Korina from Story Studio. This four week course encouraged kids to be inspired by the museum objects and displays, while also working alongside the Royal BC Museum's Learning staff.

Ancient BC

Ancient BC

This playlist explores the ancient landscape of BC. Visit the primordial past--a strange world where alien creatures and exotic vistas shock the senses.

Oral Histories with Seycove Students

Oral Histories with Seycove Students

Highschool students from Seycove Secondary began an educational journey at the RBCM. Together we looked at the use of different documentation styles, explored the use of tangible and intangible information in the "Our Living Languages: First Peoples' Voices in BC" exhibit and finally, conducted an interview with local archivist Dennis J. Duffy.

Turning Primary Sources into PlaysStaff Playlist

Turning Primary Sources into Plays

It is over 100 years since the outbreak of the Great War. How do we now construct an understanding of what occurred and how do can we know the issues British Colombians faced both at home and on the Front? The Call Went Out is a theatrical piece based on letters from BC soldiers about their experiences and this…