Discover the Royal BC Museum and celebrate BC’s diversity through enlightening and inspiring galleries that capture the stories of the people, plants and animals that call the province home, and see fascinating exhibitions from around the world. Take a stroll around Old Town, New Approach, a recreation of a turn of the 20th-century town in BC. Visit Hunt House, a ceremonial house of the late Jonathan Hunt, a Kwakwaka’wakw Chief. Check out the award winning, Our Living Languages, an exhibit that shares the history and beauty of disrupted languages in BC. Finish the adventure with an immersive cinematic experience at IMAX® Victoria, BC’s largest screen. Enjoy other remarkable historical venues on our grounds, including Helmcken House, St. Ann’s Schoolhouse, the Netherlands Centennial Carillon and Thunderbird Park. Our precinct also hosts numerous food trucks and the 2% Jazz cafe. Feature exhibitions: Wildlife Photographer of the Year opens Feb 14. Canadian Modern on until Feb 16, 2025.

Completed in 1890, Craigdarroch Castle is a definitively Victorian experience. Discover the opulence and grandeur of this historic Victorian-era mansion, nestled in the heart of Victoria, BC. Built for coal baron Robert Dunsmuir between 1887-1890, Craigdarroch Castle is being meticulously restored. Inside you will see lavish rooms, adorned with intricate woodwork, stained glass windows, and period furnishings. Learn the captivating stories of the Dunsmuir family, who built this architectural masterpiece in the late 19th century, the castle's fascinating history and its role in the local community. Whether you're a history buff, architecture enthusiast, or simply looking for a unique experience, Craigdarroch Castle promises to be an unforgettable journey into the past. Join us and immerse yourself in the elegance and charm of a bygone era.

The Maritime Museum of BC engages people with the maritime culture and history of the Pacific Northwest through rotating exhibits, educational and community-based programs, research services, and more. Check out our featured exhibit, permanent displays, and interactive activity area!

The Art Gallery of Greater Victoria is a public art museum dedicated to the celebration of art. With vision, leadership and scholarship, we will engage and inspire diverse audiences through exhibition, interpretation and stewardship of the collection.

Point Ellice House stands as a symbol of heritage preservation and cross-cultural understanding. Constructed between 1861 and 1862, it houses one of Canada’s most extensive Victorian-era collections. Featuring heritage architecture, expansive gardens, nature trails, and a picturesque waterfront setting, it is a distinctive destination on Vancouver Island. Today it serves as a unique monument to both a bygone era and the ongoing journey towards greater understanding and healing with First Nations and Métis communities. The commitment to acknowledging the complex historical impacts associated with its former resident marks Point Ellice House as a critical space for fostering dialogue and reconciliation. Point Ellice House serves as a beacon of heritage preservation and cross-cultural understanding, inviting visitors to explore, learn, and connect. NOTE: There is no longer a Victorian- Tea experience, however we are working on new Indigenous experiences so please check back with us!

The complete dinosaur lovers experience! Book a private tour of our fossil gallery, dinosaur prep lab & gift shop. Not only will you get to see specimens that are millions of years old, but you'll get to touch and help prepare them. We also do birthday parties, School Assemblies, Public Speaking Events. We even can arrange a private dig for you in one of the private fossil quarries in America

One of the premiere boutique galleries in the Pacific Northwest, The Avenue Gallery, in Victoria, British Columbia, has been showcasing contemporary Canadian fine art since 2002. Patrons from around the world are treated to ever-changing exhibits and have access to unsurpassed collections by painters, sculptors, and glass and jewellery artists. This impressive gallery carries a broad spectrum of modern art that appeals to people new to the contemporary art scene as well as knowledgeable collectors.

Showcasing a wide selection of landscape photography, The Sean Schuster Fine Art Gallery, in the heart of downtown Victoria, BC is guaranteed to transport you to different parts of Vancouver Island and the world to unwind and relax. Whether you’re looking for that first artwork to make your house into a home or adding to your family’s collection, The Sean Schuster Fine Art Gallery is showcasing a selection of luxury and fine art photography that will complete any interior. The doors are open 7 days a week!