Royal BC Museum Upgrade

The Royal BC Museum, a well-known tourist destination in the City and a prominent landmark in the neighborhood of James will be undergoing a multi-million dollar makeover.

Built in 1967, the museum has hosted more than 30 million visitors. Over the next year, the museum will undergo a six million dollar upgrade of its electrical systems to improve the temperature and humidity levels. These systems are critical to preserving the museum’s significant collections which focus on the human and natural history of British Columbia and temporary exhibits from other countries and cultures.

The Museum, located at 675 Belleville Street, will be open daily from 10:00 am – 5:00 pm. It is expected that the construction project will be completed by March 2011 with mininimal impact on operations of the museum during the next 12 months.