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Shark heroes and conservationists Jess Cramp, Liv Rose and Cristina Zenato lead this epic family adventure into the kingdom of sharks, where we’ll come face to face with these ancient and awe-inspiring animals and learn how our future is intertwined with theirs.

Each shark species wields unique powers that help them survive in diverse ecosystems, whether it’s a great white hunting in the wild and wind-swept seas of New Zealand, whaler sharks learning to coexist with Australian fishermen, or elusive oceanic white tip “shipwreck sharks” traversing uncharted depths of the Pacific.

In some of the world’s most beautiful diving locations, join the action to understand and help these magnificent creatures, and be immersed in the larger story of our shared oceans.

Run time 38min. Rated G

Oscar® winner Michelle Yeoh narrates this adventure into the wildest tiger habitat on Earth—the remote, eerily beautiful mangrove forests of India and Bangladesh.

Guided by Alan Rabinowitz, credited as the ‘Indiana Jones of big cat-conservation’ for his adventures, Tiger Tiger takes viewers to a landscape never seen before on the Giant Screen to meet the people and the gravely threatened predator who share this difficult land. A celebration of the majestic icon of the animal kingdom, Tiger Tiger shows why those who live with tigers want—and need— the tiger to survive.

Run time 39 min. Rated G.

Experience the inspiring journey of animals given a second chance at a wild life in this giant screen adventure. Based on the work at the Santa Barbara Wildlife Care Network, this uplifting film follows the dedicated teams who rescue, rehabilitate, and release injured and orphaned wild animals.

From the arrival of a fragile bobcat to the rehabilitation of a young fox, explore hospital admissions, groundbreaking medical treatments, and the delicate balance of wildlife care. Baby birds, nocturnal creatures, and even pelicans undergoing surgery highlight the interconnectedness of all species and the innovative efforts of modern conservation.

With breathtaking cinematography and heartwarming moments, Wild Rescue reminds us that every creature deserves a second chance—and that hope is worth fighting for.

Run time 40 min. Rated G.

Special Screening - Earth is a planet born of fire. For billions of years, volcanoes have helped forge the world we know. From the continents to the air we breathe and even life itself, all have been shaped by volcanic energy. These processes have created extraordinary ecosystems and wildlife habitats. With over 500 active volcanoes, the Earth is bursting at the seams with these forces of mass construction. The story of volcanoes is the story of the planet’s creation and the story of us.

Run time 42 min. 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 - Much of life on Earth is connected by a vast, hidden network that we are only just beginning to understand. Out of sight, between the world of plants and animals, another world exists – the kingdom of fungi.

Run time 41min. CC. Rated G.

Special Screening - Plunge in to the aquatic habitat of nature's greatest engineers for an intimate look at the life of one beaver family. With breathtaking underwater photography, the viewer travels inside the lodge for a rare look at these charming and industrious creatures. Shot on location in Ontario, Canada and in the Canadian Rocky Mountains, the film follows the beavers as they overcome dangers, grow, play and transform the world around them.

Run time 35 min. Rated G

Special Screening - Too fast, too slow, too small - you won't believe your eyes.

Mysteries of the Unseen World takes audiences on an extraordinary journey into unseen worlds and hidden dimensions beyond our normal vision to uncover the mysteries of things too fast, too slow, too small or simply invisible.

Using innovative high-speed and time-lapse photography, electron microscopy and nanotechnology, audiences are transported to the enthralling secret world of nature, events and breathtaking phenomena not visible to the naked eye.

Travel to places you have never been before, to see things beyond your normal vision, yet literally right in front of your eyes. Here science, discovery and exploration will burst from the screen to captivate you. Visually stunning and rooted in cutting-edge research, Mysteries of the Unseen World will leave you enthralled as you begin to understand the enormity of the world you cannot see.

Running time: 45 min.CC. Rated G

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

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.