Venue Rentals

Host Your Event at the Royal BC Museum

Discover the Royal BC Museum—Victoria’s premier event venue, perfectly situated in the heart of downtown with stunning views of the iconic Inner Harbour.

Our historic and unique spaces offer the perfect setting for industry conferences, corporate events, team-building activities, and unforgettable private gatherings. From elegant receptions for up to 1,000 guests and distinctive wedding venues to boardrooms for full-day workshops and dynamic spaces for staff events and celebrations, the Royal BC Museum has everything you need to create a truly memorable event.

Main Floor

Clifford Carl Hall and Glass Lobby

Located on the museum’s main floor, Clifford Carl Hall (CCH) can be transformed into anything, from a Titanic-era dining room to an Egyptian banquet hall—even a trapeze training school! This versatile space can be customized for lectures, formal dinners, dance floors, or receptions for 100+ guests. Let us help bring your creative ideas to life.

Conference Hall

Perfect for smaller groups, the Conference Hall is a flexible meeting space that can be arranged to suit your specific event needs, whether for workshops, panels, or presentations.

Second Floor

Feature Exhibition Gallery

Host your event in a space that has showcased world-renowned exhibitions such as Egypt: The Time of Pharaohs, Maya: The Great Jaguar Rises, Orcas: Our Shared Future, and the much-loved Wildlife Photographer of the Year. Private rentals are available. Please see our upcoming feature exhibitions here.

Natural History Gallery

Step into 80 million years of history on the museum’s second floor. From the ice wall behind our iconic Woolly Mammoth to the deep-sea feel of the Ocean Station, your guests will journey through British Columbia’s diverse landscapes—all within one floor. This space is ideal for receptions or intimate dining experiences by the shoreline.

IMAX® Victoria

The largest IMAX® screen in British Columbia, combined with crystal clear images in IMAX 4K Laser and wraparound digital surround sound, IMAX® Victoria offers you an incredible immersive cinematic experience. The 369-seat, 8-wheelchair-stall theatre features 4K IMAX® with laser providing a 2D and 3D experience; with a projected area more than 6 stories high and 80 feet wide. Available for private screenings, conference presentations and events.

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Our Venue Rental Manager is here to guide you through the entire planning process, ensuring your event stays on budget and delivers an unforgettable, bespoke experience.

For more details, rates, and availability, contact:

Darren Glover
Venue Rental Manager
250-893-8168
venuerentals@royalbcmuseum.bc.ca

Policies

The Corporation may, at its discretion, terminate this Licence upon 90 days written notice to the User in which case the Corporation will return any money it has received from the User and the User’s rights under this Agreement will terminate without compensation. The User may, at its discretion, immediately terminate this Agreement upon written notice to the Corporation.

If the User terminates this Agreement:
1. at least 60 days prior to the Commencement Date, the Corporation will return the Deposit to the User;
2. less than 60 days but at least 31 days prior to the Commencement Date, the Corporation will keep the Deposit and return any amounts paid pursuant to s.2.01(b); and
3. less than 31 days prior to the Commencement Date, the User will pay the full amount set out in this Agreement.
The Royal BC Museum Corporation is committed to acting responsibly on the purchase, use and disposal of energy or materials that have an impact on the environment. This policy provides a framework within which the Royal BC Museum operates, and which demonstrates responsibility and due diligence on the part of the Royal BC Museum Corporation. In addition, we aim to educate and assist members of the Royal BC Museum community to understand and fulfill their responsibilities to practice environmental sustainability.
- SOCAN license will be arranged by the museum when the renter provides the museum with details of planned performance in writing.
- A provincial certificate of insurance is required, showing $2,000,000 comprehensive general liability.
- Please note: Red wine and certain foods are not permitted in the galleries.
- All prices include basic museum security, cleaners, an AV technician and an event coordinator.
- The museum has a full range of AV equipment, staging material and props available for rent.

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