The Royal BC Museum’s Palaeontology collections contains over 60,000 fossil specimens representing a diverse range of life, ecosystems and time periods collected from across British Columbia and neighbouring regions. Much of the information about these specimens remains to be digitized and is not yet available through the public catalogue.
Our collections include materials and records, some of which may contain certain images, descriptions, depictions, or language that may be outdated or offensive, both culturally and generally, and may not reflect the current values of the Royal BC Museum.
Although these materials are preserved for their research and historical value, we recognize that they can cause distress. We strive to contextualize and present our collections with respect and sensitivity, and make every effort to ensure accuracy, but acknowledge that some content may contain errors or misrepresentations.