Royal BC Museum

Explore the Royal BC Museum, an exceptional venue in downtown Victoria overlooking the Inner Harbour. It seamlessly integrates diverse, historic, and distinctive spaces, making it ideal for industry conferences, corporate events, team building activities, and one-of-a-kind private gatherings. Experience unparalleled event versatility all within one remarkable location

Explore our venue options:
• Clifford Carl Hall and Glass Lobby: Located on the main floor, with flexibility to serve as a lecture hall, dance floor, or formal dining area for 100+ guests, it’s a canvas for your imagination.

• Conference Hall: Perfect for groups, lectures or presentations. This flexible space adapts to your unique conference and meeting needs.

• Feature Exhibition Gallery: Currently featuring Stonehenge. Known for diverse exhibitions like “Egypt: The Time of Pharaohs” and “Orcas: Our Shared Future,” this gallery is available for private rentals, offering a captivating backdrop for your event.

• Natural History Gallery: Journey through 80 million years of history on the second floor, featuring an ice wall framing a Woolly Mammoth and the uniqueness of an Ocean Station. Ideal for grazing receptions or intimate dinners amidst rainforests, seashores, and river deltas.

• Third Floor Galleries – Old Town & Becoming BC offer unique and versatile spaces for receptions, dinners or intimate social gatherings.

• IMAX® Victoria: The 369-seat, 8-wheelchair-stall theatre features 4K IMAX® with laser providing a 2D and 3D experience; with a projected area more than 6 stories high and 80 feet wide, it is the biggest screen in BC and fills the viewer’s entire field of vision.

• Outdoor Spaces – We have various outdoor spaces available for receptions.

Our experienced Venue Rental Manager will guide you seamlessly through the planning process, ensuring your event is tailored to your specifications and budget. Contact us today to learn more about our spaces and begin planning your unforgettable event at the Royal BC Museum.

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