Venue Rentals Q&A

We ask that you use our caterers. The Royal BC Museum is a Crown corporation, and following the Government of British Columbia guidelines, put a request for proposal on BC Bid. Catering companies who complied with the requirements of the bidding process were evaluated according to the policy and a three-year contract was awarded to caterers who met the criteria.

No, the museum has a liquor licence.

No. A requirement for our liquor licence is that all liquor is purchased and served in accordance with BC Liquor Control Board policy.

The acids and composition of these have the potential to stain and/or damage artifacts if spillage occurs.

Tables, chairs and equipment having to do with food and beverage service are to be negotiated with the caterers. Audiovisual and similar equipment is available from the museum. The list is included in the rental contract and will be post billed.

Capacities vary depending on what kind of an event you are doing (stand-up reception, grazing stations or a sit-down dinner). Each event is different.

The services of the museum event coordinator, a technician, normal security and cleaning. Any additional services such as special security, a sound system or audiovisual equipment will be post billed. The client must negotiate with the caterer and any entertainment.

The museum has a list of entertainment providers who have previously entertained in the galleries. Additional entertainment may be brought in, but it must be cleared by the museum event coordinator. The museum reserves the right to approve entertainment. All entertainment must be respectful of the protocols involved and the museum's reputation.

The Royal BC Museum does not raise funds for other organizations.

No, this would be a conflict of interest for our gift shop.