GROUP VISITS

To the Royal BC Museum and National Geographic IMAX Theatre

Experience all of British Columbia, in just one place. The Royal BC Museum is one of the cultural highlights of Victoria and hosts hundreds of thousands of visitors each year.

Your group will marvel at extraordinary re-creations of BC's past and present - displays for everyone. Their self-directed visit may begin at the spectacular river delta and seashore exhibits, complete with live marine animals in their tidal pool. Then on to the wonderful Pacific Rainforest diorama, with forest creatures around a running stream deep in the mysterious forest. Up to the third floor where they can enter a ceremonial Big House, see carved poles from various First Nations and an impressive collection of masks and Haida argillite carvings. They can stroll along the cobbled streets of Old Town and enjoy its shops, where displays change with the seasons. And perhaps finish with the 20th Century gallery, presenting the great story of BC in modern times with interactive news stations and exhibits of recent treasures, right up to the 1990s.

While the Museum is well known for these permanent exhibits, October 5, 2006 to January 7, 2007, groups will also visit the new climate change area and the special exhibit "Fatal Attraction". You may also want to include time for your group to enjoy the Royal Museum Shop, and National Geographic IMAX Theatre.

The Museum is located in downtown Victoria on the Inner Harbour, at the intersection of Belleville and Government. It is next to the parliament buildings and grounds, harbour walkways, hotels and restaurants.

GROUP RATES AND BOOKINGS

A group of 15 or more, booked two business days in advance, qualifies for group rates for self-directed group visits to the Royal BC Museum and/or National Geographic IMAX Theatre. With a booking of 15 paying visitors, your driver and escort will also have a booked complimentary admission.

Self-directed visits are not escorted by a museum tour guide. For an additional fee of $50 per group of 10, docent-led tours of the permanent second and third floor galleries may be arranged with a minimum of one week's notice.

Specialized tours and collection tours may also be arranged with a minimum of two weeks' notice, and will be quoted based on your group's interests.

The special exhibits "Fatal Attraction" is at the museum from October 5, 2006 to January 7, 2007, and are included in the group admission rates.

For groups of less than 15, you may book on-line at Tickets, or in person at the museum, and these admissions will be at regular entry rates. For BC School Group rates and bookings, please contact the Group Sales office.

Group Sales Office Hours and Contact Information:

9:00 am to 4:00 pm Monday to Friday, except on BC statutory holidays.
Email: rbcm_groups@royalbcmuseum.bc.ca
Telephone: 250-387-4007 to book your group.
Fax: 250-387-0102 to fax your group booking request.

You will receive a confirmation number once your booking is processed. Please quote that confirmation number on any change requests. You will receive other information about your booked visit along with the confirmation we deliver to you by fax or email. The information package and confirmation should be given to the group leader or escort.