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Victoria BC Museums
and Art Exhibits
 Victoria
is rich in history has many Museums and Exhibits that display information
from around the world as well as focus on local Victoria and British Columbia
history and art. Most are just a short distance away from us.
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Royal
BC Museum - Distance from B&B 2km
Located in the heart of historic downtown Victoria. Through unique galleries,
the Museum showcases the human and natural history of British Columbia
and temporary exhibits from other countries and cultures. Authentic artifacts
and specimens are displayed in highly realistic settings, giving visitors
the experience of another time and place.
Maritime
Museum of British Columbia - Distance from B&B 2km
Explore BC's rich and storied maritime history housed in a turn of the
century building that is in itself a historical landmark. Explore key
events on the coast over the past two centuries, examine the factors which
drew immigrants to British Columbia, and the social, economic and political
challenges they have faced in Canada.
Dominion
Astrophysical Observatory -
Although still a working Observatory, the site features historical exhibits
and tours. The white domes and buildings atop Observatory Hill form a
familiar profile on Victoria, BC's skyline and throughout the astronomical
world. The long history of this observatory has helped establish Canada's
international scientific reputation in astronomy.
The
Maltwood Art Museum and Gallery -
Created by the University of Victoria, includes a large and varied collection
ranging from ancient Chinese artifacts to works by well known contemporary
artists. Click here for more information about our collection or here
to view our entire collection online.
The
British Columbia Aviation Museum
Dedicated to preserving aircraft and aviation artifacts. We collect, restore
and display aircraft and artifacts related to the history of aviation
in Canada, with emphasis on British Columbia. Located just a short drive
from us in beautiful Sydney BC.
At
the BC Forest Discovery Centre
An exciting and educational experience, this Museum has many exhibits
for the whole family, there is always something new to explore. See live
eagles, try out kids' logging activities, face-painting, wagon rides,
crafts, scavenger hunts and more!
The
Victoria Police Department Museum
The Victoria Police Department is the oldest police force west of the
Great Lakes. Located in the new Headquarters building located at 850 Caledonia
Ave. Open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday Thursday and Friday, 10:00a.m. to
2:00 p.m. See historical Victoria Police artifacts dating back through
our 143 year history.
Fort
Rodd Hill National Historic Site of Canada
Fort Rodd Hill NHS commemorates the national significance of the Victoria-Esquimalt
coast artillery fortress in the defense of Victoria and the naval base
at Esquimalt harbour, as part of the larger defense strategy of the British
Empire and Canada, 1878 to 1956. This is a highly recommended day trip
to a unique place in Victoria.
Craigflower
Manor and School House
Craigflower occupies several open hectares at the junction of Craigflower
Road (Old Island Highway 1A, almost parallel with the main Trans-Canada
Highway 1) and Admirals Road. It is just a 10-minute drive from downtown
Victoria and directly accessible from the Trans-Canada via Admirals Road
for those approaching Victoria from Duncan and Goldstream Provincial Park.
Sooke
Region Museum and Visitor Infocentre
Located 40 minutes from downtown Victoria, along the Sooke Road (Hwy 14)
the Sooke Region Museum can be found at the corner of Sooke Rd. and Phillips
Rd., on the right side, after passing the the bridge over the Sooke River.
The Visitor Information Centre can provide visitors with brochures, maps
and information.
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Art
Gallery of Greater Victoria
When it first opened in 1951, the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria exhibited
art in the historic 1889 mansion that is now adjacent to its seven modern
galleries. With almost 16,000 works of art, the Art Gallery has the largest
public collection in BC and is a vibrant and active part of Victoria's
artist community.
The
Avenue Gallery
Located in the prestigious
Oak Bay Village in Victoria, BC, Contemporary Fine Art Gallery, The Avenue
Gallery is known to both contemporary fine art collectors and the public
alike as an exceptional spot to discover some of Canada’s finest established
and emerging artists.
Emily
Carr House
Visit the childhood home of one of Canada's most beloved and famous painters.
Located on beautiful Government Street in Victoria, within walking distance
of the Inner Harbour and Beacon Hill Park.
Euro
Art Gallery
Founded in 2000, the Euro Art Gallery, Victoria, Canada is fully devoted
to present an exciting assortment of artworks by famous and emerging contemporary
Czech artists as well as artists from other European Union countries.
Includes a great artist thumbnail gallery.
Alcheringa
Gallery
The mandate of the gallery is to create a following for the work of individual
aboriginal artists from three areas the Northwest Coast of Canada, Papua
New Guinea, and Australia- in the fine art market in Canada and abroad.
Located on Fort St in Downtown Victoria.
Fran
Willis Gallery
Victoria's oldest and largest contemporary art gallery, representing both
emerging and established western Canadian Artists of both national and
international stature. Located within walking distance of the Inner Harbor
on the waterfront, between Market Square and Chinatown.
The
Maltwood Art Museum and Gallery -
Created by the University of Victoria, includes a large and varied collection
ranging from ancient Chinese artifacts to works by well known contemporary
artists. Click here for more information about our collection or here
to view our entire collection online.
Hill's
Native Art
Victoria has been home to the rich and vibrant culture of the First Nations
since thousands of years before European explorers discovered Vancouver
Island. The influential works of these talented carvers can be found at
our Government Street Gallery, which is located three blocks from the
bustling Inner Harbor.
Royal
Holographic Art Gallery
We are a large holographic gallery (and the oldest hologram shop on Internet),
offering a huge selection of holograms, holographic art, and other products.
We are well known for our unique selection and high quality of selected
holograms, as well as for quick, international shipping services and good
return policy. We are located in Victoria, British Columbia,
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