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Royal B.C. Museum gallery decorated for last time before closure

Beloved Old Town exhibit lit up until Dec. 31
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The Royal B.C. MuseumB´ÎÔª¹ÙÍøÍøÖ·™s decorated Old Town is a staple for many visitors during the holiday season. (Photo courtesy Royal B.C. Museum)

Parts of the Royal B.C. MuseumB´ÎÔª¹ÙÍøÍøÖ·™s third floor have been decorated for the last time before galleries shutter Jan. 2, 2022, ahead of years of decolonization work.

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In an eB´ÎÔª¹ÙÍøÍøÖ·letter sent to subscribers, the museum announced a number of December events, including the annual holiday decorating of Old Town, a gallery on the third floor.

The staged 20th-century B.C. town has been dolled up for the holidays, with festive garlands, snow-tipped trees and twinkling lights. Visitors can walk through the decorated Old Town until Dec. 31, after which it will be closed indefinitely.

From Dec. 4 to 31, The Polar Express will be showing in IMAX 3-D at the museumB´ÎÔª¹ÙÍøÍøÖ·™s theatre, and the experience includes hot chocolate and popcorn for viewers. The museumB´ÎÔª¹ÙÍøÍøÖ·™s in-house train conductor, Harris Schwartz, will be there to greet guests before the show.

On Dec. 21, families can tune in for a call with Father Christmas at home over Zoom. The RBCM@Home event promises stories and even a photo opportunity during the 6 to 6:30 p.m. call.

The museum will be closed for the holiday on Dec. 25 and Jan. 1, 2022.

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