Museum Tours

Guided & Self-Guided

Tours

The museum coordinates guided and self-guided tours of our exhibits and displays. We welcome tour requests from visiting groups. Museum staff will work with your group to tailor a tour that suits your needs.

We also support tours for senior citizens, veterans and newcomers to Victoria.

Tour

Fees

There is a $75 standard fee for guided tours, and a discounted fee of $50 for tours for seniors.

Please note that the museum can negotiate reduced fees for tours, or waive fees entirely for groups and organizations with limited funds.

Tours

Testimonials

Tim A. (retired Lieutenant-Cdr)

Ottawa, ON

Very well presented! BZ!

David R.

North Vancouver BC

First class museum. Professionally done and some heart-warming memories!

Janet C.

Duncan, BC

Everything looks fabulous – congrats!

Bernard & Quintin T.

Singapore

Great museum – My 9 year old is fascinated!

Margaret G.

Edmonton, AB

Fabulous!

Brian and Betty Ann J.

Dartmouth, NS

Thank you so much, great, staff were wonderful.

Jan G.

Gibbons, AB

What a great museum, enjoyed every bit of it!

Birgitta B.

Nelson, BC

Loved the pets and the WWII display.

Arnold M.

Victoria, BC

Always enjoy coming here.

Len V.

Calgary, AB

Thank you for preserving our proud military history.

Ronald H.

Melville, SK

Great museum, worth coming back to.

Colleen and Wayne B.

Whitby, ON

Wonderful help from volunteers and archivists, thanks so much!

Richard L.

Penticton, BC

Great history lesson!

Gary L.

Victoria, BC

Thanks for keeping the memories alive and vibrant!

The I. family

Duncan, BC

Researching my stepfather’s WW2 service in the RCN.

Grant S.

Esquimalt, BC

First time; will return.

Robert and Shirley M.

Charlottetown, PEI

Beautiful Base, fantastic history!

Anne M.

Brentwood Bay, BC

A wonderful display – well worth a visit.

David C.

Victoria, BC

Lots of memories. Well kept. Thank you!

Gillian B.

Victoria, BC

Lived here a long time, finally discovered it – great!

Katharine T.

Brooklyn, NY

Fascinating, especially the King George V video and the fallout shelter display.

Leah K.

Nanaimo, BC

Really unique. Mannequins very cool.

Kareem and Cosette N.

Victoria, BC

I love bringing my young daughter here. I’ve always loved this place.

Denis E.

Victoria, BC

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.

Elizabeth W.

Victoria, BC

Excellent display of military history.

Colleen and Wayne B.

Whitby, ON

Wonderful help from volunteers and archivists, thanks so much!

Cindy and Ian R.

Calgary, AB

Always a great opportunity to learn something.

Scott M. and Sherry S.

London, ON

My second visit in 7 years, good museum.

Lew B.

Port Alberni, BC

We LOVE this museum!

Dale and Elizabeth S.

Calgary, AB

A step back in history. Excellent.

Sean, Seamus and Heather E.

Hong Kong, China

Outstanding, great to see such worthy pride in the navy.

Kevin and Hope W.

Edmonton, AB

An outstanding facility and an outstanding tour from Mr. Baker.

A. L. and C. L.

Richmond, BC

Really well kept and presented. Thank you so much!

Jane W.

Thunder Bay, ON

Very interesting place, great history.

Derek and Sharon M.

ex HMCS NEW GLASGOW

Wonderful memories, so glad we came here!

The P. Family

Oak Bay, BC

Congrats on the expansion.

Jen, Cam and Zach

Calgary, AB

Really loved the pets display, kids exhibit great way to keep them engaged.

Allison and kids

Sidney, BC

Such a nice surprise!

Sandy and Nancy G.

Seguin, WA

Ex navy stationed in Halifax. Great Exhibit.

Linda B.

Victoria, BC

Victoria’s best kept secret, loved the new submarine display!

The D. family

Saskatoon, SK

The best museum in BC, awesome, great guide.

Valerie A. and Don T.

Victoria, BC

Interesting, informative, and hopefully our schools will see this.

Ron S.

Bodwell High School, North Vancouver, BC

Excellent connection to the BC curriculum. Bravo!

Wendy M.

Kamloops, BC

Very good, more people should see it and know about it.

Heather and Graham S.

Yorkshire, England

Very interesting, loved it!

Paula and Craig C.

Rocklin, California, USA

Fabulous, great museum, everyone very helpful and friendly.

Michael and Samantha H.

Victoria, BC

Thanks, the displays were wonderful. We learned a lot. Loved the animal mascot stories too.

Mackenzie L.

Victoria, BC

Best field trip ever!

Norman K. (RCN 1959-1988)

Chilliwack, BC

Thanks for having this available, so informative.

Vince P.

Colwood, BC

Wonderful museum, thank you.

J.F.M.

Victoria, BC

Very nice collection, amazing models and displays.

Stephen L.

Victoria, BC

“Top Class”, as always.

Valerie Z. C.

Esquimalt BC

First time here, not the last!

James B.

Ottawa, ON

Very informative and emotional.

Rich G.

Saanichton, BC

I’ll be back for a full day. This place is big

Randy and Carole W.

Barrie, ON

Very interesting, I learned a lot about our Armed Forces.

John and Susan G.

Richmond, CA USA

Coming here was our #1 priority! Thank you!

David and Jan C.

Bathhurst, New South Wales, Australia

Very interesting, worth the cab ride from Victoria city centre.

Linda and John F.

Edmonton, AB

Impressive!

B.R.

Colwood, BC

Lots of progress since i visited two years ago, BZ!!

Rene G. and Micheline B.

Magog, QC

Merveilleux!

Melissa, Niko and Isabella B.

Chilliwack, BC

My son loved it!

-Harold G.

Victoria, BC

Came to see where I joined up in 1940.

Tom M.

Campbell River BC

Excellent museum and professional displays.

Maria M.

St.-Imier, Switzerland

Merci beaucoup, j’ai bien aimé.

Dari and Ken K.

Victoria, BC

I should have visited the museum years ago.

SLt C. and Mari M.

ancouver, BC

Beautiful place, thank you for the warm welcome and tour!

Alia, Jason and Dexter V.

Calgary, AB

Excellent kids area!

Doreen F.

Victoria, BC

Came with my 92-year old dad, so he could show us where he signed up.

Lee M.

Boswell BC

Impressive and educational!

Baldeep S.

View Royal BC

I have gained useful information about Canadian history. This visit will be one of my best memories.

Margaret T.

Victoria, BC

Fascinating!

Tom and Vikki B.

Esquimalt, BC

First time for Vikki. Awesome!

Thor M.

Victoria, BC

Lots of good, detailed history – makes it ‘alive’.

J. and A. L.

Edmonton, AB

Beautiful artifacts and well-preserved and presented.

Hans and Christiana

Zena, Germany

Magnificent!

Greg M.

Surrey, BC

Very well done, luv the history.

Ron B.

New Westminster, BC

Brought back lots of wonderful memories.

Eric E.

Atlanta, Georgia

Absolutely beautifully done, congratulations.

Cristina and Graham

Wetaskiwin, AB

Wonderful and informative stories, thank you for your service.

Karl H.

Lakefield, ON

Interested in seeing the history of the Canadian navy our son belongs to.

David and Nancy C.

Severn, MD, USA

Well done. The museum is the public face of the Canadian Navy & Military.

Connie & Alan B.

Cobourg, ON

Interesting displays, well done.

Diane S.

Carrying Place, ON

Found my father-in-law’s signature on the HMCS UGANDA life preserver!

Sheryl & Ken F.

Surrey, BC

Learned 18 different specific items of history that I had no idea about – great Canadiana, thank you!

Ethan X.

Saanich, BC

I am a naval fan from China and think this museum is very good.

School Visits

& Tours

We can work with your curriculum to provide students with a relevant and thought-provoking learning experience.

Teachers interested in bringing their students here to learn are encouraged to view our listing on the BC Field Trips site using the button below.

Guided tours for school groups are offered free of charge in November, as part of our Remembrance Day programming.

Let us know if you would like to arrange a tour for your students/school!

BC Field Trips Book Visit

Teacher Resources

CFB Esquimalt Naval and Military Museum has created a tri-fold quiz for your elementary and middle school age class. The quiz combines text and images to better serve students who are visual learners. We also have a more advanced quiz for older students, covering general knowledge questions.

Both quizzes are available in PDF format here for download (English language versions only):

Kids Quiz General Quiz

Training & Leadership

With the assistance of a small group of dedicated and knowledgeable volunteers who act as guides, tours are also provided to Fleet School students and other personnel who undergo leadership training or take part in courses at CFB Esquimalt.

These tours are designed to enhance the students’ knowledge of the history of the Navy and Army on the west coast of Canada. They’re also intended to build morale, and contribute to a sense of pride in all that the these organizations have achieved.

Training & Leadership

For Young

Visitors

THE ORIOLE CHILDREN’S GALLERY IS A CLASSROOM IN A MUSEUM!

The museum has lots to offer younger visitors. Children are welcome here – and encouraged. In fact the museum’s Oriole Gallery was designed specifically with children in mind. The gallery offers imaginative activities for youngsters between 4-8 years.

Learn about the Navy and have fun! Come sea us!