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Virtual Exhibition

A fascinating and surprising look into BC's past.

Flickering images from a drive-in projector, a gathering of BC's best, brightest and quirkiest people, gripping stories of struggle, creativity and determination, survival, humour and strength. This is BC history as you've never seen it before. You'll glimpse forgotten footage of our collective past, uncover hidden secrets and surprising facts, and be inspired, amused and awed by the adventurers, visionaries and oddballs who have made our province what it is: a place where free spirits thrive.

Take your time and wander through this virtual exhibition. We guarantee you'll discover a province that's far richer and more fascinating than you ever imagined.

The Mighty 90 Drive-in Theatre

The Mighty 90 Drive-in Theatre

A giant 1950s carbon-arc drive-in projector flickers to life with movie travelogues from the 1940s to the 1970s.

The Party

The Party

This celebration gathers a glorious crowd of British Columbians - famous and infamous, living and dead - so you can explore their fascinating stories.

Postcards

Postcards

The story of BC told through an intriguing mélange of objects: totem poles, coins and tapestries, letters and journal entries, postcards, photographs and film.

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Free Spirit Conservation Tour Teacher's Guide

Teachers and instructors:

visit the Free Spirit Conservation Tour with your class and use this guide to help plan your trip. It includes a description of exhibition highlights, tips on how to experience the tour, links to online resources and ideas for ways you can engage students before and after your visit. The Royal BC Museum and BC Hydro Power Smart are proud to support the education of British Columbia's school-aged children. Click here to download the guide now.

 

For more information, contact your local museum in Fort St John, Prince George, Kamloops, Revelstoke, Courtenay and Langley.