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Special Screening - Journey to some of the most exotic and isolated undersea locations on Earth, including Southern Australia, New Guinea and others in the Indo-Pacific region, and experience face-to-face encounters with some of the most mysterious and stunning creatures of the sea. Under the Sea offers a uniquely inspirational and entertaining way to explore the impact that global climate change has on ocean wilderness.

Run time 40 min. Rated G

Special Screening - Journey to a land of grizzlies, coastal wolves, sea otters and the all-white spirit bear — the rarest bear on earth — in the film Great Bear Rainforest. Hidden from the outside world, the Great Bear Rainforest is one of the wildest places left on earth. Found on Canada’s remote Pacific coast, it is the last intact temperate rainforest in the world—a place protected by the region’s indigenous people for millennia. Experience this magical world in IMAX and discover the land of the spirit bear.

Run time 41min. CC. Rated G.

Special Screening - Imagine stepping 50 years into the future and finding smart cities designed to be totally sustainable. Renewable energy is our primary power source, space-based solar power provides solar energy 24 hours a day, everything is recycled, and you travel in individualized pods that run on little or no energy. This isn’t science fiction. Engineers are making plans for a sustainable world right now, and it’s coming to the giant screen!

Run time 40min. CC. Rated G.

Special Screening - Narrated by two-time Golden Globe® nominee Ewan McGregor, Humpback Whales is an extraordinary journey into the mysterious inspiring marine mammals. Set in the spectacular waters of Alaska, Hawaii and the remote islands of Tonga, this ocean adventure offers audiences an up-close look at how these whales communicate, sing, feed, play and take care of their young.

Captured for the first time with IMAX® cameras, and found in every ocean on earth, humpbacks were nearly driven to extinction 50 years ago, but today are making a slow but remarkable recovery. Join a team of researchers as they unlock the secrets of the humpback and find out why humpbacks are the most acrobatic of all whales, why they sing their haunting songs, and why these intelligent 55-foot, 50-ton animals migrate up to 10,000 miles round-trip every year.

Run Time 45 min. CC. Rated G.

Special Screening - Luna, a baby killer whale, gets separated from his family. When he seeks contact with people, his life becomes a saga of love, conflict, laughter and drama, about the mysteries — and the promise — of friendship across forbidden boundaries. Lost Orca: The Legend of Luna, a film honoured widely by festivals and critics, has been edited for the giant screen format by the original filmmakers, Michael Parfit and Suzanne Chisholm. It includes new footage from Vancouver Island’s spectacular Nootka Sound and storytelling framed by reflections on a timeless true story of a little whale who, in the words of Mowachaht/Muchalaht elder Eugene Amos, touched the lives of everyone he met

Run time 42 min. Rated G.

Special Screening - CUBA tells the powerful story of a land preserved in time, yet poised on the cusp of dramatic change. The nation’s vibrant culture, meticulously maintained colonial architecture, and pristine ecosystems provide a vivid window into the island’s history and spirit. CUBA will transport audiences across breathtaking landscapes, under the ocean surface to iridescent reefs, and into streets throbbing with music and dance in the heart of Havana.

Run time 40 min. CC. Rated G.

Special Screening - Originally released in 2011, Rocky Mountain Express propels audiences on a steam train journey through the breathtaking vistas of the Canadian Rockies and highlights the adventure of building a nearly impossible transcontinental railway. Recruited to realize this venture - one of the greatest engineering feats of all time - were engineers and laborers from around the world. The film weaves together spectacular IMAX aerial cinematography, archival photographs and maps, and the potent energy and rhythms of a live steam locomotive to immerse audiences in this remarkable story from the age of steam.

Run time 46 min. CC. Rated G

Special Screening - Dream Big: Engineering Our World is the first film of its kind for IMAX® and giant screen theatres that will transform how we think about engineering. From the world’s tallest buildings to underwater robots and a solar car race across Australia, Dream Big celebrates the human ingenuity behind engineering marvels big and small, and shows how engineers push the limits of innovation in unexpected and amazing ways. With its inspiring stories of human grit and aspiration, and extraordinary visuals for the world’s largest screens, Dream Big reveals the compassion and creativity that drive engineers to create better lives for people and a more sustainable future for us all.

Run time 40 min.CC. Rated G.

Experience the excitement of on-site education programs. Programs are led by a museum educator and include time in the gallery, guided exploration and hands on with specimens and/or artifacts.

Natural History Learning Labs: Spend an hour with a museum educator exploring the History gallery and engaging in hands-on learning.

History Learning Labs: Spend an hour with a museum educator exploring the History gallery and engaging in hands-on learning.

Feature Exhibition Learning Labs: Explore the feature exhibitions at the Royal BC Museum with guides and resources to enhance your learning,

Grade levels: Kindergarten to Grade 12
Wednesdays 9:30am, 10:30am and 1:00pm
Thursdays 9:30am, 10:30am and 1:00pm

These live, interactive programs are led by our staff and designed to be inquiry-based, ensuring a dynamic and engaging experience.

Wednesday at 2:45 pm, 3:00 pm, 3:15 pm, and 3:30 pm

Book a test if you haven’t booked with us before or if you want to make sure your set-up works (computer, projector, speakers, microphone, etc.)

Outreach Kit Rental - Using reproductions, props and games, students in grades k-1 and 3-4 will discover that: bats are interesting; bats are important; bats are in trouble; and bats need our help.

Outreach Kit Rental - Using photographs and reproductions, students will engage with the question “What or who influenced the start, growth and decline of Paldi?”.

In addition to learning more about South Asian Canadian history in BC, students will also learn how to use primary sources to learn about the past and get glimpses into the lives of children who were in Paldi in the 1930s, 40s and 50s.

This resource was developed for and in partnership with the South Asian Canadian Legacy Project.

Outreach Kit Rental - Students from k to 12 can engage with the giant Canada C3 floor map in a variety of ways to stimulate deeper thinking about geography, Canada’s coastline, Indigenous coastal communities, traditional knowledge and more. The map was created as part of the Canada Coast to Coast to Coast journey (Canada C3) and the Royal BC Museum was proud to be a Community Hub location and to have two of our scientists Dr. Joel Gibson and Dr. Henry Choong on board for the journey.

Outreach Kit Rental - Using reproductions, props and games, students in grades k-3 will learn about: rainforest characteristics; the location of the Great Bear Rainforest; and the animals that live in the Great Bear Rainforest.

This resource was developed for and in partnership with the Great Bear Rainforest Education and Awareness Trust.

Outreach Kit Rental - Having a Voice is designed to fit the Grade 5 Social Studies: Canadian Issues and Governance curriculum. All classes and community groups are invited to use the kit. Students or community groups will use the contents of this kit and their inquiry process skills to address participation and representation in BC politics, the electoral process and electoral boundaries.

This resource was developed for and in partnership with Elections BC.

Outreach Kit Rental - Seniors in assisted living or long-term care can engage with mystery objects to stimulate thinking and to spend time sociably with others.

Since the objects are mysteries, seniors don t have to worry about whether or not they remember. Instead they can share their ideas and guesses in a judgment-free environment.

Outreach Kit Rental - Ocean, Freshwater and Us: Exploring our Relationship with Canadian Waters has been developed by Ocean Week Canada and partners. This map offers students (of all ages) an opportunity to discover and explore the diverse aspects of geography in a unique and interactive way that accommodates various learning styles and is easy to integrate at all grade levels.

Outreach Kit Rental - The objects included in the Writing on the Wall outreach kit are reproductions from the Royal BC Museum and the BC Archives. Two reproductions of wall fragments containing graffiti (or poems) are used to capture the interest of students. To learn more about the wall fragments and to answer the inquiry question “Does this graffiti deserve a place in the collection of the Royal BC Museum?” a selection of primary source documents (photographs, legislation, letters, head tax certificates and an advertisement) are also included. In addition to learning more about Chinese Canadian experience, students will also learn how to use primary sources as evidence and how to determine historical significance.

This resource was developed for the Ministry of International Trade and Responsible for Asia Pacific Strategy and Multiculturalism by the Royal British Columbia Museum in partnership with Open School BC, the Ministry of Education and the Legacy Initiatives Advisory Council.

Provocation Pack - The archaeology Provocation pack features items and replicas from the Royal BC Museum handling collection, made from rock, bone and other natural materials, reflecting the rich history of British Columbia. This collection offers a tangible connection to the province’s archaeological heritage.