Museum in Victoria

[Luvsprincess]

Any thoughts of the museum in Victoria since we will be there from 8am-6pm. Has anyone been there?

[cruiseryyc]

One of the best museums around, highly recommend it.

Edited March 18, 2014 by cruiseryyc

[Putterdude]

Any thoughts of the museum in Victoria since we will be there from 8am-6pm. Has anyone been there?

We have visited the Royal British Columbia Museum on many occasions and can confidently recommend as one of the finest museums we have visited in North America. With the time you have in Victoria it is well worth a visit.

[martincath]

The Royal BC museum is well worth a visit - just check their website for your dates in case they have large-scale special exhibit on (e.g. the Vikings one coming up mid-May through November). During these events all the tickets include entry to the exhibit for a c. $8 extra fee) - if you've seen it already, aren't interested in the subject matter, or only want to see the regular collections to save time or money be sure to specifically ask for a regular admission only.

 

Even if they don't list the regular admission as an option, they can sell it to you on-site - you just can't buy it online in advance. We did this during a big Egyptian themed event we'd already seen in Toronto and had no desire to see again - we simply asked if we could get admission to the permanent collections only and they rang us up.

[notentirelynormal]

Best ever. Do they still have the wooly mammoth?

 

Then across the street in the back (rather on the side) of the Empress Hotel they have a minature museum. That was also very interesting.

[Luvsprincess]

Thanks everyone for the reply. It is a definite go!!

[Putterdude]

Best ever. Do they still have the wooly mammoth?

g.

 

It's been there for as long as I can remember, it is part of the permanent display.

[notentirelynormal]

We were living in Vancouver at the time and I decided to take the ferry over and take my kids to the museum. My son was around 6 and my daughter 10ish. We were on the ferry talking and I told my son that he was going to see "a real live wooly mammoth". My son looks at me and said, "mom, don't be ridiculous. If it was alive it wouldn't be stuffed". A man passing by stopped me and asked me why I would let my child talk so rudely to me. I looked at him and told him, well, he's right isn't he? He can't a live AND stuffed. I always chuckle when I think about it. Worth the cost of admission just in the one exhibit.

[Langley Cruisers]

I grew up in Victoria and this incredible museum used to be free! I know! :p

[Urban trekker]

And beer use to cost 25. Cents

Cheers

Dennis

[Putterdude]

And beer use to cost 25. Cents

Cheers

Dennis

 

Oh, come on, you can remember when it was 20 cents...for $2.00 you got a 10 glass drop.:D

[mort&fran]

And beer use to cost 25. Cents

Cheers

Dennis

 

So did gasoline.

 

And payphones (remember them) were a nickel.

[Putterdude]

So did gasoline.

 

And payphones (remember them) were a nickel.

 

OK, you got me, I can only remember dime pay phones then the horror of quarter ones.:)

[scottbee]

I grew up in Victoria and this incredible museum used to be free! I know! :p

 

I miss the giant indoor waterfall. Even after they started charging, there was a one day a week free policy, but not sure when that was discontinued.

[cpcanuck]

You won't regret it! This is a top-notch museum - well worth the visit.

 

I had a chance to see the Titantic Exhibition when it was there - the special exhibits are well worth the extra entry fee!

 

Hope you enjoy it!

[cruiseryyc]

Maritime museum

 

Is this a comment or a question?

[scottbee]

The Maritime Museum in Victoria is very small, but still interesting. I think the original comment was about the Royal BC Museum.

[no fuss travel]

A don't miss. Enjoy. Worth the admission price.

[geomarc]

We have visited the Royal British Columbia Museum on many occasions and can confidently recommend as one of the finest museums we have visited in North America.

 

What is the best way to get there from the pier?

 

Thanks. Marcia

[martincath]

What is the best way to get there from the pier?

 

Thanks. Marcia

It's an easy walk - if time is tight getting back a cab should only cost about $10 too.

[cdngrl]

it is an easy walk, but its 20-30 minutes each way. the cruise will have a shuttle taking you to the inner harbour area. the legislature, Fairmont empress and rbc museum all on that one corner. enjoy!

[geomarc]

it is an easy walk, but its 20-30 minutes each way. the cruise will have a shuttle taking you to the inner harbour area. the legislature, Fairmont empress and rbc museum all on that one corner. enjoy!

 

Is that the $10 or $11 shuttle I was reading about somewhere??

[Putterdude]

Is that the $10 or $11 shuttle I was reading about somewhere??

 

That would be the one, here is a link. However, if there is 2 or more of you than it would be as inexpensive or indeed less, and more convenient to take a cab.

 

http://victoriacruise.ca/page/shuttle

[scottbee]

What is the best way to get there from the pier?

 

Thanks. Marcia

 

1) Walk (about 20 minutes)

2) local bus (#31) about 5 minutes, $2.50

3) taxi (well under $10)

4) cruise shuttle $10 /return each

 

(yes, the cruise shuttle will likely be more than a taxi for getting to the museum)

[cdngrl]

That would be the one, here is a link. However, if there is 2 or more of you than it would be as inexpensive or indeed less, and more convenient to take a cab.

 

http://victoriacruise.ca/page/shuttle

 

you're right, I travel alone and always forget others usually don't!