Summer Programs 2011

Summer Programs 2011

Victoria’s Coolest Classroom!

Call 250.356.7226 for info

www.royalbcmuseum.bc.ca

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The oldest building in BC still standing on its original site and open to the public, the cabin of Helmcken House was built in 1852 by the Hudson’s Bay Company for Dr. John Sebastian Helmcken and his wife, Cecilia Douglas.

Opens seasonally.

Since 1886 the museum has collected, protected and shared the human and natural histories of BC. In 1987, “Royal” status was bestowed upon the British Columbia Provincial Museum.

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Thunderbird Park

In 1941, Thunderbird Park opened to the public with the first official collection of intricately carved and deeply storied totem poles. Many of the original poles – now preserved in storage – represent First Nations communities across BC.

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Wawadit’la/ Mungo Martin House

Built between 1951 and 1953 by carver and chief Mungo Martin and his son David, this big house was modeled after houses at Fort Rupert.

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Cast from the original impressions left in BC’s Peace River Canyon by a hadrosaur (plant eater) and a carnosaur (meat eater), the prints represent the passage of more than a hundred million years.

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With a screen six stories tall and 80’ wide IMAX provides a truly immersive experience.

6 Netherlands Carillon

Imagine climbing 75 steps in tight circles, then up a 10-step ladder to your 62-bell keyboard. It’s exactly what the Provincial Carillonneur does for our live Sunday recitals. A gift from BC’s Dutch community in honour of Canada’s centennial, the carillon’s music delights downtown visitors.

Open to 10:00 p.m. Friday & Saturday, June - September

www.royalbcmuseum.bc.ca

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St Ann’s Schoolhouse

Built around 1843 in typical Hudson’s Bay Company style, the schoolhouse was a convenient live/work arrangement where the Sisters of St. Ann held their first classes.

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Named for our first curator, John Fannin, the tower houses BC’s precious collections and is home to our curatorial and collections staff.

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Spindle Whorl

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Representing a basic tool that was important to the lifestyle of the Lekwungen Peoples, this spindle whorl is one of seven in downtown Victoria that mark places of cultural significance.

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Original documents, photos, maps, books and other records, some more than 200 years old. The Archives provides public access to BC’s history.

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Wetlands, sand dunes, deserts and rainforests: they’re all part of BC – and they’re all represented here.

www.royalbcmuseum.bc.ca

Children & Families Camp Inside-Out

July 11 to 15 July 25 to 29 August 8 to 12 August 22 to 26, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Thrill kids with a week-long, behind-the-scenes museum immersion. Campers will explore the beauty and diversity of the West Coast through art, science, hands-on activities and behindthe-scenes tours.

In recognition of The Other Emily, campers will also learn about Emily Carr’s love of nature and the environment.

Ages 8-10. $224.

I-Spy Family Saturdays: Low-Tide Lookout

June 4, 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Fleming Beach, Esquimalt Team up with RBCM curators to uncover the living secrets of the beach.

Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Please wear appropriate footwear. $10/person.

(Prepay online at the RBCM website)

Night at the Museum Family Sleepover

May 13 to 14, 6:30 p.m. to 9 a.m.

Ever dreamed of sleeping beside a Woolly Mammoth or curled up next to a sea lion? Come and spend an exciting night at the Royal BC Museum! Activities (including a latenight flashlight tour), IMAX movie, bedtime snacks, earlymorning yoga and breakfast.

Night At The Museum

For families with children from 6 to 16.

Sleeping locations first-come, first-served. $75/person.

To register or for details: 250-387-2163.

Open to 10:00 p.m. Friday & Saturday, June - September

www.royalbcmuseum.bc.ca

Special Events South Vancouver Island Regional Heritage Fair

May 6, 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

An exhibition of student work (grades 4 to 10) on a Canadian theme. Individual and group projects that tell stories and share information about Canadian people, events and places.

Helmcken House/St. Ann’s Schoolhouse ‘Open House’

May 19 to September 5, 12 to 4 p.m.

RBCM grounds (see map inside front cover) Step back in time to visit two of the oldest houses in BC – one on its original site!

Free with museum admission or by donation.

Provincial Archives Concert

June 12, Afternoon RBCM lower courtyard Indie/folk/pop band, the Provincial Archives, will wind up its national tour at the RBCM. Free.

New Perspectives on Emily

July 15, 7:00 p.m.

Poetry’s influence on Emily Carr, Dr. Stephanie McKenzie, Associate Professor, English, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

As part of our continuing tribute to Emily Carr, join Dr. McKenzie for her presentation on how Carr was influenced by the poetry of Walt Whitman and Ralph Waldo Emerson, and the art of Vincent Van Gogh.

RBCM’s Kathryn Bridge, Curator of The Other Emily, will discuss the revelation that Emily Carr visited Paris in 1901. What might she have seen there?

Call 250.356.7226 for info

www.royalbcmuseum.bc.ca

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Live at Lunch Optimism for the Future 12:00-1:00pm

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Discover Talks – Friday, Saturday and Sunday Gallery Tours Daily Delta Diorama Re-opens!

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Live at Lunch Ecuador: A Global Hotspot for Biological Diversity 12:00-1:00pm Behind the Scenes Tours

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Call 250.356.7226 for info

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Discover Talks Daily Gallery Tours Daily Open until 10:00 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays from early June to late September

www.royalbcmuseum.bc.ca

Special Events Good Timber

August 8 to 27, Monday to Saturday, 8:00 to 9:30 p.m.

Other Guys Theatre Company with the RBCM presents an original musical, starring a cast of professional actors and musicians, featuring the songs and stories of the western logger.

Suitable for children 8+ $22 adults, $17 students and seniors.

Tickets available by phone: 250.721.8480 or in-person at the RBCM box office. *please note: prices are not correct in printed version of the guide.

Provincial Heritage Fair

July 7, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Regional Heritage Fair winners from around BC (grades 4 to 10) will display their work - featuring Canadian people, events, history and places - at the RBCM. Free.

The Season of Emily May 1 to October 15

Watch for Emily Carr-inspired events and activities at participating organizations around Victoria including the Royal BC Museum, the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria, Emily Carr House, The Bay Centre and the Victoria Symphony. For more information, visit Tourism Victoria’s website.

Open to 10:00 p.m. Friday & Saturday, June - September

www.royalbcmuseum.bc.ca

Ongoing Live @ Lunch

May 4, June 8, 12:00 to 1:00 p.m.

Newcombe Conference Hall, Royal BC Museum Bring your lunch and join us for lively discussions, active learning and a sharing of local expertise. Free.

May 4 Optimism for the Future, Dr. Rob Butler, Director of The Nature Trust Dr. Butler explains that although our world is facing some large environmental issues, there is reason for optimism. His talk, illustrated with award winning photographs, shows the important role BC and The Nature Trust will play in the survival and recovery of many large animals.

June 8 Ecuador: A Global Hotspot for Biological Diversity, Claudia Copley, Entomology Collections Manager, RBCM Join Claudia as she shares the discoveries of her 2009 trip to Ecuador, one of only 17 “mega-diverse” (harbouring the majority of the earth’s species) countries in the world.

Discover Talks

Friday - Sunday (September - June), Daily (July - August) 1:15 to 1:45 p.m.

Discover how the museum preserves and cares for its seven million artifacts and archival records. See how the special effects team creates our amazing museum environments. Hear what it’s like to go on a collecting expedition with our Natural History curators. Learn about objects from BC’s past. Free with admission.

Call 250.356.7226 for info

www.royalbcmuseum.bc.ca

Ongoing Hands-on in the Galleries 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 museum led by our knowledgeable docents. Free with admission.

Gallery Tours

Year-round, Daily - check website for times Several snapshot and feature-length tours each day: Finding the Meaning in Totem Poles, On Stormy Seas, Walk on the Wild Side, Gold Fever, Time Travel, Fabulous Fauna and more.

Free with admission.

Behind the Scenes Tours

3rd Wednesday and last Sat. of month (Sept. - June), Wednesday & Saturday (July - Aug.) Ever wondered what goes on ‘behind the scenes’ to create our amazing exhibits and galleries? Upcoming topics include: fossils, exhibit arts and special effects, and entomology.

Free with admission.

Space is limited – same day reservation on-site one hour before each tour.

Open to 10:00 p.m. Friday & Saturday, June - September

www.royalbcmuseum.bc.ca

Who We Are: Staff Profile Melissa Frey Melissa is one of the new faces at the museum, having joined the natural history team in August, 2010 as Curator of Invertebrates. Melissa had quite the route getting here. She grew up in Ohio, completed her Masters degree at SUNY Stony Brook in New York, lived in Barbados, worked for the Smithsonian Institution in Washington DC, and carried out her PhD at the University of California Davis – all before finally landing in Victoria. It’s a good fit according to Melissa, “Victoria is the perfect size, it’s a great community and I feel very fortunate to be here.”

When she isn’t studying molluscs or teaching children about invertebrates, she likes hiking, tide pooling, taking photos, or paddling on the water. She’s even joined an outrigger canoe team “to become part of the community and to meet people with different interests.”

Got Family? Get Membership!

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Members get a 10% discount on all programs and are the first to hear about new events and activities.

Other membership perks: • 10% DISCOUNT on: guest admissions (2 per • Unlimited admission to galleries and exhibitions visit), all items at the Museum Shop, regularly • Free admission to members-only programs priced items at the National Geographic Store, • 20% discount on single-feature IMAX theatre tickets selected menu items at the Museum Café • An informative newsletter

Call 250-356-7726 or 1-888-447-7977 (toll free) or email membership@royalbcmuseum.bc.ca Call 250.356.7226 for info

www.royalbcmuseum.bc.ca

March 2 - October 10 Go beyond the image to explore the life of Emily Carr, a woman ahead of her time.

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www.royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/TheOtherEmily

We’ve turned inside out!

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Discover another side of the museum – and all sorts of things you’ve never seen before.

We have activities for all ages in a 930 sq. m.

(10,000 sq. ft.) family-friendly exhibition!

Including backstage-pass tours, Amuseum kidszone, and an online virtual experience.

Check out our Discover Talks from 1:15 – 1:45 pm See our summer schedule inside!

Visit royalbcmuseum.bc.ca for details!

Open to 10:00 p.m. Friday & Saturday, June - September

www.royalbcmuseum.bc.ca