Displays
Through new permanent and temporary displays, CFB Esquimalt & Naval and Military Museum seeks to increase understanding and awareness of the contribution made by the Navy and Army on the west coast – to Canada, to our community, and to the wider world.
The museum exhibits are constantly being updated, changed and improved to better serve this goal.
Exhibits
Recent permanent exhibits have focused on the Royal Canadian Navy and Merchant Navy’s role in winning the Battle of the Atlantic, and the 100+ year history of Canadian service in submarines.
Testimonials
Ex navy stationed in Halifax. Great Exhibit.
Fascinating, especially the King George V video and the fallout shelter display.
Thanks for having this available, so informative.
I have gained useful information about Canadian history. This visit will be one of my best memories.
Fascinating!
Wonderful memories, so glad we came here!
I love bringing my young daughter here. I’ve always loved this place.
Very well presented! BZ!
My son loved it!
Coming here was our #1 priority! Thank you!
First time; will return.
Really unique. Mannequins very cool.
Beautiful artifacts and well-preserved and presented.
Everything looks fabulous – congrats!
Thank you so much, great, staff were wonderful.
Thanks, the displays were wonderful. We learned a lot. Loved the animal mascot stories too.
First class museum. Professionally done and some heart-warming memories!
Very well done, luv the history.
Great museum, worth coming back to.
Really well kept and presented. Thank you so much!
Brought back lots of wonderful memories.
Came to see where I joined up in 1940.
Wonderful museum, thank you.
Interesting, informative, and hopefully our schools will see this.
I am a naval fan from China and think this museum is very good.
First time for Vikki. Awesome!
Well done. The museum is the public face of the Canadian Navy & Military.
Very interesting place, great history.
Wonderful help from volunteers and archivists, thanks so much!
Wonderful and informative stories, thank you for your service.
Great museum – My 9 year old is fascinated!
My second visit in 7 years, good museum.
Beautiful Base, fantastic history!
Beautiful place, thank you for the warm welcome and tour!
Always a great opportunity to learn something.
Very good, more people should see it and know about it.
Excellent museum and professional displays.
Thanks for keeping the memories alive and vibrant!
Very informative and emotional.
Thank you for preserving our proud military history.
Absolutely beautifully done, congratulations.
We LOVE this museum!
Congrats on the expansion.
Fabulous!
Outstanding, great to see such worthy pride in the navy.
Learned 18 different specific items of history that I had no idea about – great Canadiana, thank you!
Loved the pets and the WWII display.
Always enjoy coming here.
Excellent connection to the BC curriculum. Bravo!
A wonderful display – well worth a visit.
Such a nice surprise!
Very interesting, loved it!
Lots of progress since i visited two years ago, BZ!!
A step back in history. Excellent.
Merci beaucoup, j’ai bien aimé.
Impressive!
What a great museum, enjoyed every bit of it!
An outstanding facility and an outstanding tour from Mr. Baker.
First time here, not the last!
Magnificent!
Great history lesson!
Very interesting, worth the cab ride from Victoria city centre.
Interesting displays, well done.
Lots of good, detailed history – makes it ‘alive’.
Researching my stepfather’s WW2 service in the RCN.
The best museum in BC, awesome, great guide.
Interested in seeing the history of the Canadian navy our son belongs to.
Excellent kids area!
Merveilleux!
I had no idea such a wealth of historic naval archives were available until I had the pleasure of discovering your museum. I can’t wait to bring my dad on my next visit.
Lots of memories. Well kept. Thank you!
I’ll be back for a full day. This place is big
Really loved the pets display, kids exhibit great way to keep them engaged.
“Top Class”, as always.
Wonderful help from volunteers and archivists, thanks so much!
Came with my 92-year old dad, so he could show us where he signed up.
Best field trip ever!
Excellent display of military history.
Fabulous, great museum, everyone very helpful and friendly.
Found my father-in-law’s signature on the HMCS UGANDA life preserver!
I should have visited the museum years ago.
Victoria’s best kept secret, loved the new submarine display!
Very interesting, I learned a lot about our Armed Forces.
Impressive and educational!
Lived here a long time, finally discovered it – great!
Very nice collection, amazing models and displays.
Exhibits
We have also hosted or created temporary exhibits that focus on the service of the Military Police, celebrate the contributions and achievements of First Nations people, and honour the commitment to country of a Canadian family whose members have served in the Armed Forces for three generations.
For More Information About
CFB Esquimalt Naval & Military Museum
PO Box 17000 Stn Forces
Victoria, BC V9A 7N2
Other
Hours
7 Days a Week: 10:00 am – 3:30 pm
Monday to Friday: 10:00 am – 3:30 pm
Hours
Monday to Friday: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
To confirm if we are open, please call (250) 363-5655 or (250) 363-4312
Naval & Military Museum
Info@NavalAndMilitaryMuseum.org
CFB ESQUIMALT NAVAL & MILITARY MUSEUM
PO Box 17000 Stn Forces
Victoria, BC V9A 7N2
