Spring/Summer 2013 Program Guide

Program Guide Spring / Summer 2013

A century ago, in the coldest place on earth …

Two teams, one British and one Norwegian, vied to be the first ever to reach the South Pole. Only one came back.

Kids’ Club Benefits • Your own membership card (ages 6 – 18 years)

• Club Card to collect stamps and free gifts • Subscription to What’s Insight Kids • Extra Wonder Sunday activities, just for members!

• 10% discount on RBCM Base Camp

May 17 – Oct 14

explore.royalbcmuseum.bc.ca © AMNH Library. A Very Gallant Gentleman, John Charles Dollman, 1913.

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Craigdarroch Castle Victoria’s Legendary Landmark

Discover the Hidden Secrets of Craigdarroch Castle Self-guided Tours Daily: Daily: 10:00 am – 4:30 pm Extended hours from June 15th to September 6th: 9:00 am – 7:00 pm 1050 Joan Crescent, Victoria, BC

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Photo: Steve Roper

Contact the Royal BC Museum www.royalbcmuseum.bc.ca #mymuseum More information about Royal BC Museum exhibitions and galleries, collections, programs, research, publications and corporate information is available at: Royal BC Museum 675 Belleville Street Victoria, BC V8W 9W2

Race to the end of the earth by entering to win a trip for two to Antarctica, courtesy of Quark Expeditions. Includes return flight and cruise to Antarctica.

April 1 – May 17 explore.royalbcmuseum.bc.ca

T: 250-356-RBCM (7226) Toll-free: 1-888-447-7977 E: reception@royalbcmuseum.bc.ca Royal BC Museum Hours 10 am – 5 pm, every day Summer Hours (May 23 – September 29) 10 am – 10 pm, Thursday, Friday & Saturday IMAX 10 am – Evening (times vary) Royal Museum Shop 10 am – 5 pm Café 9 am – 5 pm, Mon – Fri 10 am – 5 pm, Sat – Sun

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Spring 2013 Writing and Photography courses for all levels.

Explore your world and develop your talent and skills! Let our expert instructors encourage and inspire you.

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Children & Family

Young Photographer Contest

Spring Break Camp: Focus on Nature

February 4 – March 25

Ages 8 – 12 March 19 – 21 and March 26 – 28 9 am – 4 pm $120 for the three days.

Lunch and snacks not provided.

The Royal BC Museum is inviting photographers between eight and 18 years of age to win a truly unique Photography Gift Pack! To enter, submit a photograph of plants, animals or wild places of British Columbia through ypc.royalbcmuseum. bc.ca Two photographs from two age categories (8 – 11 and 12 – 18) will be chosen as winners based on your votes! Winners will receive transportation to Victoria, an overnight stay, an afternoon in the Royal BC Museum photo-studio, a Royal BC Museum membership, a chance to set up their own professional photo-shoot, and more!

Submit your pic today!

Aspiring shutterbugs can develop their skills by participating in a three-day photography-inspired camp. Each threeday session includes a special visit from a Wildlife Photographer of the Year. Campers learn about photo composition and storytelling, venture to Beacon Hill Park to capture nature shots, explore the Natural History collection and have their work included in a mini-Wildlife Photographer of the Year inspired display. No fancy camera needed, but campers need to be familiar with how their own camera works.

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3 Art and Interconnection June 30 Did you ever wonder if there’s a story behind your favourite piece of art in the First Peoples gallery? June is Aboriginal Month – explore the many different cultures in British Columbia as seen through art.

Itsy bitsy, teeny weeny July 28

Wonder Sunday 1 – 3 pm Free with admission or membership.

Dancing the Wild Life March 31 This month we celebrate Family Sundays in Victoria by partnering with the Maritime Museum and the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria for a shared month on the theme of movement.

Did you ever wonder what kind of movement happened just before or after that photo was taken? Wiggle like a wolf and boogie like a bear while watching innovative dancers bring wildlife photographs to life.

Did you ever wonder about the little things?

Just because you are small doesn’t mean you aren’t fascinating. This month we explore on a microscopic scale.

Polar Adventure August 25 Did you ever wonder if you were the adventurous type? Come on an imaginary Antarctic journey, and discover your inner explorer. The penguins await.

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Big, BIGGER, BIGGEST April 28 Did you ever wonder who was the BIGGEST of them all? Go on a hunt for the biggest animals in the Royal BC Museum. Learn about mammoths, whales and much more.

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HSBC School Visits Programs Thanks to HSBC, K-5 school classes can now enjoy a school program visit for only $10 per class.

Experience docent guided, curriculumbased and interactive programs. Book your class early to secure your spot!

For additional programs or more information, visit the RBCM website.

To book a program: rbcm_groups@royalbcmuseum.bc.ca There is no charge for pre-booked, self-guided BC school visits (those without specific themes or a docent). Some restrictions apply.

April Fool’s Weekend Scavenger Hunt March 29 – April 1 10 am – 5 pm Free with admission or membership.

To mark the occasion, our staff will place unusual objects alongside artifacts and specimens. One of these things is not like the other, and it’s your job, Sherlock, to identify the objects that don’t belong.

Make the most of your museum Members enjoy 10% off programs and special events.

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SAANICH PARKS AND RECREATION

Experience Discover Grow Night at the Museum Family Sleepover May 31 6:30 pm – 9 am $75 per person. 10% member discount.

Tickets available online or at the RBCM box office.

Reach for the end of the earth on an overnight adventure to Antarctica! After everyone has gone home and we’ve closed the doors for the night, we invite families to join us in the Race to the End of the Earth exhibition for games, flashlight tours and an expedition. In the morning enjoy a pancake breakfast before you begin the trek back home.

Canada Day Old-Time Penny Carnival July 1 12 – 4 pm Free with admission or by donation.

Celebrate Canada Day with the Royal BC Museum. Dig out your pennies and step right up to try your hand at an eggon-spoon race, fishing pond and other surprises. Taking place on the grounds surrounding Helmcken House and St Ann’s Schoolhouse, you can also step inside these historic buildings for more activities.

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Ages 8 – 10 July 8 – 12 & 22 – 26, August 12 – 16 & 19 – 23, 9 am – 4 pm $244 per person. 10% member discount.

Tickets available online or at the RBCM box office.

Lunch and snacks not provided.

Celebrating 155 years of Victoria Chinatown History & Chinese New Year 2013

Budding adventurers will discover their inner explorer in these week-long summer camps at the Royal BC Museum. In addition to learning about Scott and Amundsen’s famous expeditions in Race to the End of the Earth, participants will also learn about modern science taking place at the pole. Campers will spend lots of time in our feature exhibition as well as getting outdoors. Secure your spot early, last year’s camps sold out.

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February 8 –September 29 Free with admission or membership.

In conjunction with the Victoria Symphony, this temporary exhibition showcases the transnational and transpacific history of BC as well as Victoria Chinatown’s important role between the 1910s and 1930s.

On display is a Chinese Freemason’s lantern in the process of conservation work, from Tuesday to Saturday, 11 am to 4 pm.

Also included are video recordings of the elders reminiscing about life in Victoria Chinatown during the 1930s to 1950s and how Chinese New Year was celebrated back then.

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Victoria’s Sweet Secret: 100 years of Confectionery History March 21 Historian Sherri Robinson explores Victoria’s competitive nature when it came to candy and chocolate production in the colony of yesteryear. Sample some modern day sweets created by some of Victoria’s long-standing and ‘up and coming’ confectionery businesses.

Uncorked: The Teenage Years of the BC Wine Industry May 23 Drawing on our extensive British Columbia wine label collection, join Dr Hammond for a sparkling toast to forgotten classics and the popular wines of the 1960s and 1970s.

Enjoy sampling award-winning local wines paired with delicious BC cheeses at this informative evening.

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John Marriot in the field.

A Day in the Life of a Wildlife Photographer

Museum Amplification Project

March 27 7 – 8:30 pm $16 per person. 10% member discount.

Tickets available online or at the RBCM box office.

April 20 7 pm $20 per person. 10% member discount.

Tickets available online or at the RBCM box office.

Join award-winning professional wildlife and nature photographer John E. Marriott.

The galleries are alive with the sound of musicians, sound artists, poets, projectionist, dancers and more. They will inhabit the dioramas and displays after hours, creating a magical meandering environment for all ears.

A Curated Evening of Audio Experiences

John will share the stories behind his photographs, including his 2012 Wildlife Photographer of the Year award winning photograph and his thrilling experiences in the wild backcountry of Western Canada and beyond. A former Parks Canada naturalist and speaker, John is considered to be one of Canada’s premier wildlife and nature photographers.

See the world’s best images.

Now in its second year, it presents the galleries in ways that you’ve never seen them before. Victoria and Vancouver artists team up to explore the possible through interactive sights and sounds.

South Vancouver Island Regional Heritage Fair May 3 10 am – 2 pm Clifford Carl Hall Free

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An exhibition of student work (Grades 4 to 10) on a Canadian theme.

Students prepare projects individually or in groups to tell stories and share information about Canadian people, events, buildings and places.

Special Exhibitions & Events

Dr Ross MacPhee

© AMNH Library

Race to the End of the Earth Feature Presentation

Race to the End of the Earth

May 16 7:30 – 9 pm IMAX Theatre $30 per person. 10% member discount.

Tickets available online or at the RBCM box office.

The race is on! In 1911, two Antarctic-bound explorers, the Englishman Robert Falcon Scott and the Norwegian Roald Amundsen, led teams through harrowing conditions against a ticking clock. Who would reach the pole first? And when they got there, could either make it back home? This new exhibition recounts one of the most stirring tales of exploration – the dramatic contest to reach the South Pole.

Join Dr Ross MacPhee, curator of Race to The End of the Earth, American Museum of Natural History, as he recounts a gripping tale of Antarctic adventure and tragedy, going beyond the exhibition.

Dr MacPhee will sign copies of his book, Race to The End, at the conclusion of his lecture.

Exhibition preview follows the presentation.

May 17 – October 14

Race to the End of the Earth brings history to life by exploring how these dangerous journeys paved the way for modern day polar research, ranging from geology to oceanography to astrophysics. explore.royalbcmuseum.bc.ca

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Special Exhibitions & Events Pat Morrow Photographer and Mountain Climber July 4

Hayley Shephard

Quest: Antarctic Adventures Lecture Series Thursdays, 7:30 – 9 pm Clifford Carl Hall $16 per lecture. 10% member discount.

Discount for purchase of the series.

Tickets available online or at the RBCM box office.

Each month, meet a new British Columbian adventurer who dared to explore the Antarctic. Whether stretching the limits of their endurance, gaining a new appreciation for their environment or exploring a family connection – they have all come away with unique experiences and a lifetime of memories.

Hayley Shephard Wilderness Guide, Author South Solo: Kayaking to Save the Albatross June 6 In 2010, Shephard was the first person to attempt a solo sea kayak journey around South Georgia Island, north of Antarctica.

Shephard will introduce her documentary film Soul of the Sea followed by a question and answer period.

On his way to becoming the first to climb the highest peak on each of seven continents, Morrow co-founded the logistics company Adventure Network in order to get himself and subsequent adventurers to Antarctica’s highest peak, Mt Vinson Massif.

Gareth Wood Author South Pole: 900 Miles on Foot August 1 Wood lived two years in a small hut in Antarctica. During that time, he and two Britons trekked 900 miles on foot to the South Pole, becoming the first in history to accomplish such a journey without support such as dog sleds or radio communications. Wood will also share stories of his recent return to Antarctica in February of 2013.

Adrian Raeside Author Return to Antarctica September 5 Related to three members of the Scott Expedition, Raeside travelled to Antarctica in 2008-09 to retrace the footsteps of his grandfather, Sir Charles Wright. Raeside will introduce his documentary film Return to Antarctica about his personal journey and his grandfather’s 1910 expedition, followed by a question and answer period.

Jana Stefan, Conservator and Royal BC Museum Exhibit Arts Technician October 3 Stefan has lived and worked in Antarctica for two seasons, enduring extreme living conditions in order to preserve the world’s most remote historic site, R.F. Scott’s Expedition Hut.

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Spring Break Day Camp 9 am – 4 pm

Spring Break Day Spring Break Camp Day Camp 9 am – 4 pm 9 am – 4 pm A Day in the Life of a Wildlife Photographer 7 – 8:30 pm

April Fool’s Weekend Scavenger Hunt 10 am – 5 pm Until Apr 1

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Live @ Lunch Writing on Stone 12 – 1 pm

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Museum Amplification Project: A Curated Evening of Audio Experiences 7 – 10 pm

Behind the Scenes Tours

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Helmcken House

Helmcken House & St Ann’s Schoolhouse Open for Summer July 1 – September 2 12 – 4 pm Free with admission, membership or by donation.

BC Day at the Royal BC Museum August 5 10 am – 5 pm It’s British Columbia’s day, celebrate it with us. Events, activities and programs for all ages. Watch our website for more details.

Step back in time to visit two of the oldest houses in BC – one on its original site!

Beacon Hill Children’s Farm Now in our 27th year!

From Peacocks to Chickens, and Alpacas to Donkeys Don’t miss our Goat Stampede!

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Ongoing Live @ Lunch 12 – 1 pm First Wednesday of every month Newcombe Conference Hall Free Bring your bagged lunch and enjoy this monthly exploration of a variety of engaging topics related to Royal BC Museum research, travel, collections and exhibitions.

There will be plenty of room for lively discussion, active learning and a sharing of local expertise.

Tradition in Felicities Dr Tzu-i Chung History Curator, Royal BC Museum March 6 We celebrate 155 years of Victoria’s Chinatown history through an exploration of the Chinese Freemason’s lantern.

This lantern, dated between the 1910s and 1930s, showcases the transnational and transpacific history of BC as well as Chinatown’s important role in history.

Join our newest curator afterwards on the 3rd Floor to view this exquisite artifact (admission required).

Writing on Stone Tim Willis Vice President of Exhibitions & Visitor Engagement, Royal BC Museum April 3 A journey to an extraordinary place – Writing on Stone Provincial Park – on the Alberta border with Montana. For centuries, First Peoples have travelled and lived in the valley of the Milk River and have told their stories on the sandstone rocks. It’s a place Tim fell in love with when he came to Canada and the subject of his first video diary.

Chinese Freemason’s Lantern RBCM 2010.170.82.1

洪門走馬燈 皇家卑詩博物館典藏 2010.170.82.1

A Gentleman Naturalist Carolyn Webber Archives Technician, BC Archives May 1 The British gentleman James Edward Hepburn made important contributions to the understanding of BC’s natural history, yet he is arguably the least known, and least recognized of the province’s early naturalists. Drawing on previously published work, as well as new material from the BC Archives, from Hepburn’s own notebooks and from his relatives in Scotland, this talk will highlight the background, character, interactions and activities of this remarkable scientist.

Hands-on in the Galleries Free with admission or membership.

Year-round. Want to know more about the Ocean Station, bears, mammoths or the Gold Rush? Check out the ongoing hands-on activities throughout the Royal BC Museum led by our knowledgeable docents.

Gallery Tours Free with admission or membership.

Several snapshots and feature-length tours each day: Finding the Meaning in Totem Poles, Walk on the Wild Side, Gold Fever and more.

Victoria played no part in the US Civil War.

Wrong—we thought everyone knew.

Love history? There’s no better place to start than here at home.

Victoria has one of the top universities in Canada—the obvious place to look for short part-time courses for people who love to know more about where they live.

Courses are open to everyone.

• Local history • Ancient history and archeology • Medieval history • History in the making around the world Find out more, visit www.uvcs.uvic.ca/2013/royalbcmuseum/humanities/

MATTICK’S FARM

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CHRISTMAS MAGIC FABULOUS SHOPPING FABULOUS SHOPPING YOU’LLFIND FINDEVERYTHING EVERYTHING YOU’LL FROM SHOES TO CARROTS! “With over 15 shops to choose from, there is something for everyone.”

BC Archives MS-772 Vancouver Island Treaties, also known as the “Douglas Treaties”, 1850–1854

Friends of BC Archives Programs 2 – 4 pm Newcombe Conference Hall Entrance is $5 for non-members of the Friends of the BC Archives. Light refreshments are available.

Copies of the books will be offered for sale and may be signed by their authors.

Adrienne’s Tea Garden Art Knapp Garden Centre A Stable Way of Life Country Gift Shoppe Elephant Flowers Ladybug Candles & Gifts Mattick’s Farm Mini Golf Paper Chain Pure Day Spa Red Barn Market Sunday’s Snowflakes The Gallery Toying Around VQA Wine Shop Cordova Hair Boutique 5325 Cordova Bay Road Victoria, BC Next to Cordova Bay Golf Course OPEN EVERY DAY | FREE PARKING

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Sisters of St. Ann’s Archives Carey Pallister March 17 Archivist Carey Pallister explores the history of the Sisters of St Ann in the Pacific Northwest and their unique collection of private records now housed within the BC Archives precinct.

The Douglas Treaties Raymond Frogner April 21 The Vancouver Island Treaties or “Douglas Treaties” (1850-54) record early encounters between Northwest Coast native peoples and Europeans. Archivist Raymond Frogner will comment on these documents as both historical evidence and modern sources of rights.

25 The Life and Art of Ina D.D. Uhthoff Christina Johnson-Dean June 9 Christina Johnson-Dean will read from her new biography about the pioneer artist, a contemporary of Emily Carr and founder and principal of the Victoria School of Art. “Conducted on quiet & strict commercial principles”: an exploration of the Pemberton Holmes Ltd. archives Don Bourdon September 15

© AMNH Library. Robert Scott in his hut

The Race to the South Pole Tim Willis May 12 Royal BC Museum Vice President Tim Willis will link his presentation to the travelling exhibition, Race to the End of the Earth. The talk will focus on items held in the collections and the speaker’s personal connection with the story.

AIRPORT & FERRY SERVICE

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On its 125th anniversary, Pemberton Holmes Ltd. made an invaluable gift to posterity. Join Archivist Don Bourdon for a journey from acquisition to public access.

CITY TOURS

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TAXI SAVER PROGRAM

Ongoing IMAX Film Pairing Explorer Package For the ultimate explorer experience, get a combination museum and IMAX ticket and fully immerse yourself in an Antarctic adventure.

You’ll Feel Like Family

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Shackleton’s Antarctic Adventure The extraordinary true story of polar explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton’s now legendary 1914-16 trans-Antarctic expedition. The giant IMAX screen transports you back in time to experience an epic story of heroism and human endurance to what is considered to be the greatest survival story of all time. www.imaxvictoria.com

Five Royal BC Museum Must-Dos: 1 Stroll through the grounds.

Discover dinosaur footprints, an impressive native plant garden, the oldest house in BC still on its original site and a First Nations Big House.

2 Snoop around the BC Archives.

An inspiring collection of millions of photographs, documents, maps, and historical records that we’ve been collecting since 1894.

3 Visit the IMAX Victoria.

Don’t miss the 70 mm classic IMAX Film Festival, April 2013.

4 Browse the Royal Museum Shop.

Finely-crafted, unique and intriguing gifts with a BC flavour.

5 Treat yourself at Willie’s Café.

Fresh food, great service, ideal location.

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Your Family Fun Centre

Behind the Scenes Tours Third Wednesday and last Saturday of each month (October – June).

Every Wednesday and Saturday (July – September).

Free with admission or membership. Space is limited. Same-day reservation on-site up to one hour before each tour.

Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes to create our amazing exhibitions and galleries? Tour topics include: Exhibit Arts and Special Effects Studios, Entomology, Vertebrate Zoology, and Earth History.

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What’s On Calendar Visit our online calendar for up-to-date listings of events and activities at the museum. calendar.royalbcmuseum.bc.ca

Explore Victoria

DayPASS valid all day from Sidney to Sooke With your BC Transit DayPASS, an adult can bring up to four children, 12 and under for free on the bus.

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The bus is a great way to get to the Royal BC Museum.

Transit Info www.bctransit.com • 250∙382∙6161

Victoria Regional Transit Commission

A journey of 1,000 miles begins with a single step.

The world awaits—start packing.

Savvy globetrotters choose UVic’s guided educational tours.

Five fabulous travel study tours packed with extras, available for discerning, adventurous travellers in 2013: • Argentina: Culture and Geography • Central and Eastern Turkey • Art History of the Southwest: Georgia O’Keeffe in New Mexico • Theatre in Scotland and England • Exploring World Heritage in Vietnam and Cambodia

“This, truly, was a once-in-a-lifetime trip and experience, which I just loved. Well organized and executed.”– tour participant Find out more, visit www.uvcs.uvic.ca/2013/royalbcmuseum/travel/

Race to the End of the Earth Contest April 1 – May 17 Win a trip for two to Antarctica, courtesy of Quark Expeditions.

Includes return flight and cruise to Antarctica.

Race to the End of the Earth Feature Presentation May 16, 7:30 – 9 pm Exhibition preview follows the presentation.

Night at the Museum Family Sleepover May 31, 6:30 pm – 9 am Reach for the end of the earth on an overnight adventure to Antarctica!

Quest: Antarctic Adventures Lecture Series Thursdays, 7:30 – 9 pm, beginning in June Each month, meet a new British Columbian adventurer who dared to explore the Antarctic.

RBCM Base Camp July 8 – August 23, 9 am – 4 pm Budding adventurers will discover their inner explorer in these week-long summer camps at the Royal BC Museum.

Event tickets available online or at the box office. royalbcmuseum.bc.ca More information on these events found inside the guide.