Royal BC Museum in James Bay, Victoria, British Columbia

Royal BC Museum in James Bay in Victoria is a museum (opening hours: Mon–Sun 10–18, fee required, web), Belleville Street 675 (V8W 9W2). Royal BC Museum is also known as British Columbia Provincial Museum. Ⓦ.

House Number: 675
Postal Code: V8W 9W2
Street: Belleville Street
Building Type: building
Tourism: museum
Website: https://royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/

Artwork

Man and Science (artist: Gerhard Classe, granite) – approx. 50 m.
Spirit (artist: Elza Mayhew, bronze) – approx. 50 m.
Signs of Lekwungen: Celebrate Diversity (artist: Butch Dick, bronze) – approx. 100 m.
Family Group (artist: Jack Harman, metal) – approx. 100 m.
Kwakwa̱ka̱'wakw Totem Pole (artist: Richard Hunt, wood) – approx. 100 m.
Caryatid (artist: Elza Mayhew, bronze) – approx. 100 m.
Haida Pole, 1984 (artist: Gerry Marks, Richard Hunt, Tim Paul, wood). This pole was raised on June 9, 1984, in front of the new carving studio in Thunderbird Park. It is a version of an original pole that stood in front of a house named Rock Slide House in hlqin7ul ‘llnagaay (Cumshewa), – approx. 100 m.
Dr. John Sebastian Helmcken (artist: Armando Barbon and Gabriele Vicari, bronze) – approx. 100 m.
Kwakwaka'wakw Pole, ca 1981 (artist: Tony Hunt, wood). The original pole in the A’wa’etłala village of Dzawadi in Knight Inlet had five figures but only the top three were acquired by Charles F. Newcombe when he visited the site in 1913. The original pole was erected in Thunderbird Park in 1941 (RBCM 1859). – approx. 100 m.
Story of Raven (artist: Peter Paul Ochs, concrete) – approx. 100 m.
Thunderbird (artist: Richar Hunt, wood). Originally carved in 1979, the pole was recently brought down for conservation treatment. Hunt repaired and repainted it, and the Royal BC Museum took the opportunity to relocate it. – approx. 100 m.
Kwakwaka'wakw Heraldic Pole, 1953 (artist: Mungo Martin, David Martin, Mildred Hunt, wood). The original poles were moved to inside storage and replaced by replica versions carved by Martin and others working under his direction, including Henry Hunt and Hunt’s sons, Tony and Richard. – approx. 100 m.
Kwakwaka'wakw Honouring Pole, 1999 (artist: Sean Whonnock, Jonathan Henderson, wood). It is dedicated to the Coast Salish people on whose ancestral lands Thunderbird Park is located, and honours the Hunt and Whonnock (Wanukw) families of the Kwakwaka’wakw carvers. – approx. 150 m.
Gitxan Pole, 1960 (artist: Mungo Martin, Henry Hunt, Tony Hunt, wood). Several old poles were removed for preservation from Gitanyow (formerly known as Kitwancool) in 1958 and replaced by replicas. This is a version of the pole named Skim-sim and Will-a-daugh belonging to Chief Wiha (Wee-kha, Ernest Smith), – approx. 150 m.
Gitxsan Pole, 1954 (artist: Mungo Martin, David Martin, wood). The original pole stood in the village of Gitseguekla (Skeena Crossing) on the upper Skeena River. It was carved around 1900 in memory of a chief known as Wistis – approx. 150 m.
Gitxan Pole, 1954/2 (artist: Mungo Martin, David Martin, Henry Hunt, Tony Hunt, wood). The original pole was raised jointly by two chiefs, Tu’pesu and Wawralaw, in 1855 or 1885 at Gitseguekla (Skeena Crossing) – approx. 150 m.
Haida Pole, 1954 (artist: Mungo Martin, David Martin, Henry Hunt, wood). It was raised by a man named Checkgath around 1880 as a memorial to his wife and shows some of Checkgath’s family crests. The original pole is now in the entrance lobby of the RBC museum. – approx. 150 m.
Haida Pole, 1966 (artist: Henry Hunt, Tony Hunt, wood). The original pole stood at t’anuu ‘llnagaay (eelgrass town) in front of a house named House that Makes a Noise, a large six-beamed house owned by Gwiskunas, a member of the Those Born at Qadasgo Creek lineage of the Raven clan of the Haida. – approx. 150 m.
Kwakiutl Bear Pole (wheelchair accessible, artist: Henry Hunt, wood) – approx. 150 m.
The Hands of Time: Cupping Dogwood Blossoms (wheelchair accessible, artist: Crystal Przybille, bronze) – approx. 150 m.

Bus stops

Government at Belleville – approx. 100 m.
Legislature Exchange Bay D – approx. 150 m.
Legislature Exchange Bay C – approx. 150 m.

Gift shops

Royal Museum Shop (opening hours: Mon–Sun, Holiday 10–17) – approx. 50 m.

Marketplaces

Food Truck Festival – approx. 100 m.

Roads nearby

Spirit, Royal Museum Shop

Family Group, Man and Science

Elliott Street Square

Food Truck Festival, Story of Raven, Dr. John Sebastian Helmcken

Superior Street

Legislature Exchange Bay E, Superior at Oswego, Superior at Menzies, BC Fallen Firefighters Memorial, Legislature Exchange Bay F, Little Gem Grocery, Superior at Montreal, Grey Dragon Library, GVPL: sxʷeŋxʷəŋ təŋəxʷ James Bay Branch

Blanshard Street

Walk Downtown Victoria

L'Authentique Poutine & Burgers, Canada Sign, Empress Dock, Milestones, Kwakiutl Bear Pole, Maximillian, Signs of Lekwungen: Four Directions of the Eagle, The Hands of Time: Holding a Mirror, Harbour Air, Flying Otter Grill, The Hands of Time: Panning for Gold, Lindo Bistro, Hyack Air, Reeson Landing

Southgate Street

Burdett at Douglas, Browns Social House, Shaker

Government Street

A&W, Chocolats Favoris, Out of Ireland, Roots, Running Room, Eddie Bauer, Sean Schuster Fine Art Gallery, Out Of The Mist Gallery - Northwest Coast & World Tribal Art, Puzzle Lab - Whimsical Wooden Puzzles, Victoria Giftplus, The Hands of Time: Performing with a Fan, Silk Road Tea, E.A. Morris Tobacconist, Murchie's Cafe, Below the Belt, Murchie's, Cascadia, White Peony, Urban Timber, Parlor Hair Boutique, Stock Home, Government at Johnson, Kaboodles Toy Store, Roberta's Hats, The Downbeat, Collections by 5th Avenue, Q bar, Camöflage, Victorian Royal Suites, Tea at the Empress, Veranda, London Towne Gifts & Smokes, Library Lounge, Tai Sang Company, Dragon Dance, Brasserie L'école, Tam Kung Temple, Spirit of Victoria, Pier 815 T-Shirts & Gifts, Kebab On Fire, Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Rogers' Chocolates, Government at Broughton, The Fairmont Store

Fairfield at Quadra, Fairfield at Blanchard, Blanchard Terminus Bay A, Blanshard Terminal

Mile 0, Douglas at Avalon, Douglas at Beacon, Douglas at Superior, Douglas at Blanshard, Kwakwaka'wakw Honouring Pole, 1999, Gitxan Pole, 1960, Gitxsan Pole, 1954, Haida Pole, 1954, Haida Pole, 1966, Gitxan Pole, 1954/2, Night is for Sleeping, Day is for Resting

Apartment buildings nearby

Attraction nearby

Wawadiťła, The Mungo Martin House

Buildings nearby

The Netherlands Centennial Carillon

Douglas Building

The Q Apartments

Maclure Residence

Beacon Hill Villa

Local Government House

Belmont Building

International House

Commercial buildings nearby

Constructions nearby

Convenience stores nearby

Bird Cages Confectionery

Fountains nearby

Centre Fountain

Gardens nearby

Native Plant Gardens

Hotels nearby

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Suites Victoria

Rosewood Victoria Inn

Victoria Marriott Inner Harbour

The Magnolia Hotel & Spa

Houses nearby

Abbeyfield Heritage House

Libraries nearby

Museum nearby

Saint Ann's Schoolhouse

Thunderbird Park

Parks nearby

Places of worship nearby

Church of Our Lord

Public buildings nearby

St. Ann's Academy

Residential buildings nearby

Capital Park Residences

Social centres nearby

Royal Canadian Legion - Branch 127 (Public Service)

Social facilities nearby

Tapestry - The Art of Seniors Living

Sports pitches nearby

Canadian Pacific Lawn Bowling Club

Inception	1886
Opening	1886
Located in	Victoria
Country	Canada
Visitors per year	350000