What better place to learn the history of British Columbia than the Royal BC Museum!  Boasting a collection of over 7 million items and 26,000 square feet of indoor exhibits, there is a lot to take in.  Their permanent exhibits include the newly added Natural History Galleries, along with the renowned First Peoples Galleries, Modern History Galleries, and BC Archives on Display.  Plus don’t forget to visit the outdoor exhibits, weather permitting, such as the Cultural Precinct and the Native Plant Garden, and more.

The renowned First Peoples Gallery is impressively atmospheric.  The dramatic lighting and immersive background noise create a sense of wonder as you walk amongst tall totem poles, animal masks, and other artifacts.  Meanwhile, the Modern History Gallery features some impressive city displays, almost like an indoor version of Calgary’s Heritage Park but including an area for old China Town.

Upcoming exhibits for 2014 include the We Call Them Vikings Exhibition, and Our Living Languages: First Peoples’ voices in BC.