Programs and Events

Add to your Museum experience by participating in lectures, workshops, summer camps, sleepovers and special events (For museum member pricing, click on the Sign In link now - which is located above and to the right).

Slow Burn Dating: Queer Edition

Wanna reconnect? Tired of online dating? Nervous to put yourself out there? Join us for this exciting series! With dating apps losing their spark, we're offering a refreshing alternative—an evening of low-pressure connections and inspiring conversations.

Each themed event is hosted by Intimacy Coach and Educator, Tanille Geib and Cora Bilsker, owner of Nested Heart Counselling, who will be your guides through learning activities designed to spark and deepen connection. Whether you're looking for community, activity partners, casual connections, long term partnership or a co-parent, come discover what “slow burn” really means.

Come curious–leave inspired!

Designed for ages 25–55 with Straight and Queer editions open to all experiences.

Slow Burn Dating: Straight Edition

Wanna reconnect? Tired of online dating? Nervous to put yourself out there? Join us for this exciting new series! With dating apps losing their spark, we're offering a refreshing alternative—an evening of low-pressure connections and inspiring conversations.

The Story Collection – Storytelling about Love

Join us for an intimate storytelling experience inside the historic Helmcken House, one of British Columbia's oldest residences. As part of The Story Collection series, this site-specific event invites you to walk through the historic home while storytellers share personal tales inspired by themes of memory, place, and belonging.

Forest Flow Yoga

Experience the serenity of the Natural History gallery during a yoga session set within the immersive forest diorama, led by Natalie Wright from One Yoga Victoria. This unique setting blends mindfulness and gentle movement amidst a backdrop of natural beauty and ambient forest sounds.

Forest Sound Experience

Step into the museum’s immersive forest diorama for a restorative sound experience. In this domed room, you enter the magnificent coastal forest of British Columbia—a unique setting that invites a serene and calming atmosphere. During this 30-minute session, you’ll be guided through a journey of sound and song designed to encourage stillness.

Magic at the Museum

Magic at the Museum brings close-up magic to the historic parlour of Helmcken House for an enchanting evening of wonder. Experience the rare delight of parlour magic performed in an actual Victorian parlour-within one of British Columbia's oldest homes.

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