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Spring is officially just around the corner. Here's all you need to welcome it! Art Gallery of Greater Victoria Bateman Foundation Gallery of Nature British Columbia Aviation Museum CFB Esquimalt Naval and Military Museum Craigdarroch Castle Emily Carr House Point Ellice House Museum & Gardens Wentworth Villa #yyjheritage #yyjarts #yyjculture #visitvictoria #PassItAround #explorevictoria

March is filled with exciting events tell a friend or bring them with you! Art Gallery of Greater Victoria ~ Sunday Art Lecture Series March 1, 8, 22 & 29: 'Gardens as Art: Aesthetic Journeys Around the World'. Join four art historians on an exploration of gardens from around the world. Bateman Foundation Gallery of Nature ~ New exhibit open to the public March 7th! 'Castaways: Art From the Material World' presents the work of 20 women artists from Canada and the Americas.... Craigdarroch Castle ~ Theatre at the Castle! March 5-7, 12-14 features 'Treasure Island' with actor Jason Stevens. March 19-21, 26-28 features 'Murder on Paper Street' with the Paper Street Theatre Co. Wentworth Villa ~ See world-renowned classical guitarist Álvaro Pierri in concert March 22. Tickets to concerts at Wentworth Villa often sell out, so be sure to get yours before it's too late! Round out the month with a visit to these places: British Columbia Aviation Museum CFB Esquimalt Naval and Military Museum Fort Rodd Hill and Fisgard Lighthouse National Historic Sites Point Ellice House Museum & Gardens #yyjheritage #yyjarts #yyjculture #visitvictoria #passitaround

A coal baron, a castle, and a fort: this is an example of how the stories about places of heritage, arts & culture in Victoria interconnect. Discover more with a visit to Fort Rodd Hill and Fisgard Lighthouse National Historic Sites and Craigdarroch Castle! #yyjheritage #yyjarts #yyjculture #visitvictoria #passitaround

Need some gardening inspiration from an art history perspective? The Art Gallery of Greater Victoria is presenting a lecture series in March "Gardens as Art: Aesthetic Journeys around the World". #yyjarts #visitvictoria

A new exhibit is coming to The Bateman Foundation Gallery of Nature, so that means there are only a few days left to see OneTree Exhibit! #yyjarts #yyjculture #yyjheritage #visitvictoria

We're celebrating Heritage Week, and you can too! Purchase a Pass It Around card during #BCHeritageWeek to receive a FREE bonus admission pass to 1 of the following locations: Art Gallery of Greater Victoria Bateman Foundation Gallery of Nature British Columbia Aviation Museum CFB Esquimalt Naval and Military Museum Craigdarroch Castle Wentworth Villa ** Bonus admission passes are only available when you purchase your Pass It Around card at the Art Gallery of Greater V...ictoria or Wentworth Villa ** #yyjheritage #yyjarts #yyjculture #visitvictoria #PassItAround #explorevictoria Heritage BC CBC Victoria City of Victoria - Local Government

At VISIT, we love Victoria's places of heritage, arts & culture, and we love the Pass It Around card, too. Why? Because it's affordable ($30), you can share it with anyone (pass it around!), and it's great for locals and tourists alike (discover and connect with the stories of Victoria no matter where you're from) Art Gallery of Greater Victoria Bateman Foundation Gallery of Nature / Robert Bateman British Columbia Aviation Museum CFB Esquimalt Naval and Military Museum Craigdarroch Castle Wentworth Villa #yyjheritage #yyjarts #yyjculture #visitvictoria #PassItAround #explorevictoria

What are you doing on Family Day? Wentworth Villa wants to inspire your creativity! Share your artwork on Family Day using #familyday2020 #wentworthvilla #yyjheritage #heritagehouse #kidart

Looking for something fun to do with the whole family this Family Day weekend? Kids Fest 2020 at British Columbia Aviation Museum is that 'something' #visitvictoria #yyjevents #BCFamilyDay #explorevictoria #yyjheritage #yyjarts #yyjculture

February is here It's going to be a full month, and here are some of the highlights: Art Gallery of Greater Victoria Feb. 13th: Make multi-media art cards with your children and impART the love! Register on the AGGV website.... Feb. 16th: Family Sunday is FREE in celebration of Family Day! Join special guest Monique Salez on a tour of the exhibit 'To Talk With Others'. British Columbia Aviation Museum Feb. 16th: Get ready for loads of fun at BCAM's Kids Fest 2020! The festivities run from 11am to 3pm. Wentworth Villa Feb. 22nd: The Villa's concert series continues with a performance by cellist Rosanna Butterfield and Jannie Burdeti. Purchase your tickets soon as these concerts sell out! As well, February features #BCHeritageWeek (Feb. 1723), so grab your Pass It Around card and drop in to our other member locations to discover more of Victoria's heritage, arts & culture! Bateman Foundation Gallery of Nature CFB Esquimalt Naval and Military Museum Craigdarroch Castle Emily Carr House Maritime Museum of British Columbia Heritage BC #yyjheritage #yyjarts #yyjculture #visitvictoria #PassItAround #explorevictoria

Have you seen what's happening at Craigdarroch Castle? #yyjheritage #yyjarchitecture #castlerestoration #visitvictoria

Planning a day that includes a visit to the British Columbia Aviation Museum? Check out VISIT's 'Outings' page (https://visitvic.ca/tours/rural-beauty-innovation/) for other places to see before or after. Suggestions include a visit to Swan Lake Christmas Hill Nature Sanctuary Society and Sidney Museum. Bring your Pass It Around card for entry into the British Columbia Aviation Museum or purchase one there. #yyjheritage #yyjarts #yyjculture #visitvictoria #PassItAround #explorevictoria #saanichpeninsula #sidney #saanichton #centralsaanich

Take a closer look at Victoria's Modernist architecture with a visit to Wentworth Villa. The exhibition 'Modern City: The Legacy of Architectural Modernism in Victoria' is on until April 25th. #yyjarchitecture #yyjheritage #visitvictoria #PassItAround #explorevictoria

Have you seen our 'Outings' page on our website? We've provided suggestions on other places to visit and discover in the neighbourhoods around our member locations to help you plan your own itinerary. An example? Discover the neighbourhoods of Esquimalt and Vic West when you visit CFB Esquimalt Naval and Military Museum. Wander into Fry's Red Wheat Bread Bakery for a delicious treat or walk to the summit of Highrock Park for panoramic views of the area. Get more ideas by going to https://visitvic.ca/outings/ and clicking on 'Coastal Defenses & Scenery'. #yyjheritage #yyjarts #yyjculture #PassItAround #visitvictoria #explorevictoria #yyj

Wondering what plans to make this Saturday? What about heading to the Bateman Foundation Gallery of Nature to meet some of the artists behind the OneTree Exhibit? Robert Bateman #yyjarts #visitvictoria #explorevictoria #yyjevents

Today's Tea & Talks is postponed. Keep an eye on the Maritime Museum of British Columbia FB page for details on when it will be rescheduled.

It's a winter wonderland in Victoria! At time of posting, other member locations closed today are the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria & Bateman Foundation Gallery of Nature. Stay safe out there and enjoy the snow!

A painting in the collection at the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria that is well-suited to the weather this week #AGGVcollection #yyjarts #visitvictoria #explorevictoria

A new year and a new month mean new opportunities to discover Victoria's heritage, arts & culture. Take a look at what's happening at some of our member locations this month: Jan. 7th at the Bateman Foundation Gallery of Nature / Robert Bateman Centre: on the first Tuesday of every month, the Gallery will be open late from 58pm with admission by donation.... Jan. 16th and Jan. 30th at The Maritime Museum of British Columbia: Tea & Talks at 2:30pm. Jan. 30th at the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria: From 78:30pm, meet the artists who have contributed to the current exhibition 'Tender Works'. And drop in to our other member locations as well (check out their opening hours here: https://visitvic.ca/places/)! British Columbia Aviation Museum CFB Esquimalt Naval and Military Museum Craigdarroch Castle Emily Carr House Wentworth Villa #visitvictoria #explorevictoria #passitaround #yyjheritage #yyjarts #yyjculture #yyjevents #yyj

To a festive season that's merry and bright, and to a New Year filled with heritage, arts & culture #yyjheritage #yyjarts #yyjculture #visitvictoria #PassItAround #explorevictoria Art Gallery of Greater Victoria Bateman Foundation Gallery of Nature/Robert Bateman British Columbia Aviation Museum CFB Esquimalt Naval and Military Museum Craigdarroch Castle Emily Carr House Maritime Museum of British Columbia Wentworth Villa

Have you heard the latest news from the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria? #yyjarts #visitvictoria