November events from the Maritime Museum of BC

Sea Glass Workshop

 

Nov 9, 2017

Remembrance Day with Speaker Rebecca Garnham
Location: 634 Humboldt St, Maritime Museum of BC, Victoria, BC
Time: Saturday, November 11th 1:00-2:30pm
Tickets:Regular Museum admission applies.

Join us on Remembrance Day as we honour the Canadian men and women who fought for our country. At 1 PM, join us in the galleries to learn more from featured speaker Rebecca Garnham.

Sea Glass Ornaments Workshop
Location: 634 Humboldt St, Maritime Museum of BC, Victoria, BC
Time: Saturday, November 18th 2:00-3:30pm
Tickets:$19.99 + GST per person (Members receive 10% discount)
Decorate your Christmas tree this year with Sea Glass Ornaments created by you. Using locally sourced material, our workshop leader will guide you through the process, connecting each piece to stories and histories of local areas around Vancouver Island. Call the Museum at 250.385.4222 to purchase tickets or email us at programs@mmbc.bc.ca.

Museum Tots- Go for Gold (Rushes)
Location: 634 Humboldt St, Maritime Museum of BC, Victoria, BC
Time: Saturday, November 4th 11:00-12:00pm
Tickets: $7 per child or $5 with museum membership
This weekly program introduces children ages 2 – 5 to the fun world of museum learning. Each week’s program revolves around a new theme, allowing children to learn through crafts, play, song, and dance. Call the Museum at 250.385.4222 to purchase tickets or email us at programs@mmbc.bc.ca.


Nautical Wreathe Workshop

Nautical Wreath Workshop
Location: 634 Humboldt St, Maritime Museum of BC, Victoria, BC
Time: Saturday, November 25th 1:00-4:00pm
Tickets:$39.99 + GST per person (Members receive 10% discount)
Get nautical this holiday season by turning a single piece of rope into a beautiful wreath. Call the Museum at 250.385.4222 to purchase tickets or email us at programs@mmbc.bc.ca.

Museum Tots- The Cycle of Water
Location: 634 Humboldt St, Maritime Museum of BC, Victoria, BC
Time: Saturday, November 25th 11:00-12:00pm
Tickets: $7 per child or $5 with museum membership

This weekly program introduces children ages 2 – 5 to the fun world of museum learning. Each week’s program revolves around a new theme, allowing children to learn through crafts, play, song, and dance. Call the Museum at 250.385.4222 to purchase tickets or email us at programs@mmbc.bc.ca.

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