Royal B.C. Museum to Get New Home

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The Royal B.C. Museum in Victoria is getting a new $789-million home that will open its doors on the same site in 2030.

The 54-year-old museum building, which does not meet current seismic stands and is filled with asbestos, will close in September.

The museum has been working to update its exhibits, which have been criticized for largely reflecting white settler history. 

Premier John Horgan said the new building will present a more inclusive history.

“The stories told here have failed to accurately reflect our colonial history or include everyone, and priceless collections are now being put at risk in an aging building," Horgan said.

“That’s why today, we are making this historic investment to build a safer, more inclusive and accessible modern building. Once complete, the new museum will be a flagship destination for tourism and a place where generations to come will learn about the richness and diversity of B.C.’s history.”

During the closure, the museum will focus on touring and pop-up shows.

A new building for collections and research will be built in Colwood, southwest of Victoria.

Source: Royal B.C. Museum