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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 - 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

We are open to engage, to listen to learn. Please join us as we embark on an important community engagement journey across the province that will help shape the modernization of the museum. Royal BC Museum CEO Alicia Dubois will begin with this interactive session, sharing where we are now, the hard work ahead and asking for your vital input on the museum's future.

We are open to engage, to listen to learn. Please join us as we embark on an important community engagement journey across the province that will help shape the modernization of the museum. Royal BC Museum CEO Alicia Dubois will begin with this interactive session, sharing where we are now, the hard work ahead and asking for your vital input on the museum's future.

Discover the joy of looking at and loving art. Curator of images and prints, Dr. India Rael Young will select five unique pieces from the Royal BC Museum and BC Archives collection and museum educator Kim Gough will help guide you through a process of slowing down your looking.