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Film Festival - Narrated by Academy Award® winner Cate Blanchett, Journey to the South Pacific will take moviegoers on a breathtaking IMAX® adventure to the lush tropical islands of remote West Papua, where life flourishes above and below the sea. Join Jawi, a young island boy, as he takes us on a journey of discovery to this magical place where we encounter whale sharks, sea turtles, manta rays, and other iconic creatures of the sea. Home to more than 2,000 species of sea life, this exotic locale features the most diverse marine ecosystem on earth. An uplifting story of hope and celebration, Journey to the South Pacific highlights the importance of living in balance with the ocean planet we all call home.

Run time 40 min. Rated G

Film Festival - Lasting Impressions is a fully immersive 3D art and music experience that brings to life more than 100 of the world’s most famous French Impressionist masterworks. Audiences will experience the transformation of these masterpiece paintings as they come alive through cutting-edge 3D Motion Sculpting technology, inviting viewers to move into and through the canvas, thus fully inhabiting the worlds created by Monet, Degas, Van Gogh, Renoir, Pissarro, Seurat, Gauguin, Manet, Cezanne and others.

Run time 45 min. Rated G.

Film Festival - 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.

Film Festival - Meerkats takes students into the world of a family of meerkats as they cope with challenges of life in Africa’s Kalahari Desert. Follow Klinky and her pups as they discover that the strength of the tiny meerkat lies in the unique solidarity of the clan, which comes in handy for both hunting and protection. This tale of strength, survival, family and FUN will delight your students as they are immersed in the lives of these amazing creatures and their natural environment. Their adorable looks belie a strength of purpose and innate intelligence that will amaze audiences of all ages.

Run time 45min, Rated G

Film Festival - Meerkats takes students into the world of a family of meerkats as they cope with challenges of life in Africa’s Kalahari Desert. Follow Klinky and her pups as they discover that the strength of the tiny meerkat lies in the unique solidarity of the clan, which comes in handy for both hunting and protection. This tale of strength, survival, family and FUN will delight your students as they are immersed in the lives of these amazing creatures and their natural environment. Their adorable looks belie a strength of purpose and innate intelligence that will amaze audiences of all ages.

Run time 45min, Rated G

Film Festival 2025 - 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 42min. Rated G.

Sensory sensitive screening intended for guests who find the Immersive IMAX® Experience prohibitive.

Elephants are symbols of strength, power and wisdom, and they have captured our imaginations for centuries. Desert Elephants: The Adventures of Little Foot is an epic journey across Africa³ Namib Desert, getting up close and personal with the largest land mammals on the planet. Making one of the world³ oldest desert home, the desert elephants are one of nature³ most inspiring examples of survival and adaptation. Follow the journey of an elephant baby, Little Foot, as she learns how to elephant from her elephant family, led by a wise Matriarch. Brave the desert³ elements and use some elephant superpowers, from finding underground aquifers to foreseeing sand storms. The film will reveal the hidden magic of a seemingly otherworldly and formidable landscape, where a cast of iconic animals from giraffes, monkeys to lions form a unique canvas of life.

Run time 45min. 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.

See the film, experience the exhibition. Immerse yourself in the experience with an IMAX® and exhibition combo ticket!

See the film, experience the exhibition. Immerse yourself in the experience with an IMAX® and exhibition combo ticket!

See the film, experience the exhibition. Immerse yourself in the experience with an IMAX® and exhibition combo ticket!

Available for scheduled feature films on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday

See the film, experience the exhibition. Immerse yourself in the experience with an IMAX® and exhibition combo ticket!

Available for scheduled 3D feature films on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Get more out of your Royal BC Museum and IMAX® Victoria experience with a Family Combo Membership!

Get more out of your Royal BC Museum and IMAX® Victoria experience with a Combo Membership!

Target Audience: Grade k-12

Spend an hour with a museum educator in the Natural History gallery and focus on a related subject of your choice. Anything from insects, life in a tidepool, changing climates to adaptations in a rainforest.

Niveaux scolaires: maternelle à 12e année
Le mardi à 13h00

Select from one of our French themes for your digital visit: Rencontrez le mammouth (Meet the Mammoth) or Ruée vers l'or en Colombie-Britannique (Gold Rush of BC)

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

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

Select from on of our English themes for your digital visit: Amazing Adaptations, Dinosaurs! Adaptations and habitats, Meet the Mammoth, Gold Rush of BC or Investigating Insects.

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

Monday and 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.)