Courageous explorers, uncharted waters, tragic shipwrecks. Greater Victoria Public Library cardholders can immerse themselves in British Columbia’s storied maritime heritage for free by borrowing a pass from the library.
GVPL offers 20 family passes to the Maritime Museum of British Columbia. The pass provides free general admission to the museum for two adults and up to three youth. Passes are valid for 7 days and can be redeemed for a single visit.
“Working in collaboration, GVPL and the Maritime Museum of BC offer library cardholders an enhanced, hands-on learning opportunity to discover our province’s rich legacy of seafaring and nautical exploration,” said Maureen Sawa, CEO, Greater Victoria Public Library.
The Maritime Museum of BC is the sixth partner in the library’s culture and recreation pass program.
“Libraries and museums share a commitment to providing opportunities for lifelong learning; we are proud to welcome the Maritime Museum of BC as our new partner,” said Sawa.
The Maritime Museum of BC opened in 1955 as a naval museum adjacent to the HMC Dockyard in Esquimalt. Since 1965, it has enjoyed a downtown location to promote and preserve B.C.’s maritime heritage and showcase its collection of more than 70,000 items, including three sailboats – Dorothy, Trekka and Tilikum – each with its own incredible history.
For more information about the Maritime Museum, visit mmbc.bc.ca