EXHIBITION

Orcas

Our Shared Future

Orcas Entrance

EXHIBITION

Orcas

Our Shared Future

Orcas Entrance


The Apex Predator
of the Ocean

Dive deep into the stories and science that surround the magnificent orca, apex predator of all oceans. Follow the currents of ecological activism, popular culture and Indigenous beliefs to gain a new appreciation of these sophisticated animals, long feared in Western cultures as “killer whales”. Discover the complex social structure of orca society and reflect on the surprising consequences of captivity.

Orcas entrance


The Apex Predator
of the Ocean

Dive deep into the stories and science that surround the magnificent orca, apex predator of all oceans. Follow the currents of ecological activism, popular culture and Indigenous beliefs to gain a new appreciation of these sophisticated animals, long feared in Western cultures as “killer whales”. Discover the complex social structure of orca society and reflect on the surprising consequences of captivity.

Orcas entrance


Orca Perspective

Orcas are powerful and intelligent predators, immediately recognized by their distinctive black and white coloring. Take a look into the hidden lives and complex societies of these apex predators to discover our shared history and future with them.


Highlights and Collaboration

Orcas: Our Shared Future is an immersive, interactive exhibition featuring life-size Orca replicas, fossils, films, objects from popular culture and original artwork from the Indigenous peoples of the North American west coast.

  • Size: 700 – 1300 m2
  • 140 original objects
  • 12 replicas and models
  • 11 films and 7 digital and physical interactives
  • Orca perspective: visitors experience the exhibition from the viewpoint of Orcas

Orcas: Our Shared Future produced by the Royal BC Museum in partnership with MuseumsPartner, and curated by Drs. Gavin Hanke, Lorne Hammond, Martha Black, India Young and Victoria Arbour.

Image credits: Royal BC Museum


Orca Perspective

Orcas are powerful and intelligent predators, immediately recognized by their distinctive black and white coloring. Take a look into the hidden lives and complex societies of these apex predators to discover our shared history and future with them.

woman standin in front of Orca replica at the RBCM


Highlights and Collaboration

Orcas: Our Shared Future is an immersive, interactive exhibition featuring life-size Orca replicas, fossils, films, objects from popular culture and original artwork from the Indigenous peoples of the North American west coast.

  • Size: 700 – 1300 m2
  • 140 original objects
  • 12 replicas and models
  • 11 films and 7 digital and physical interactives
  • Orca perspective: visitors experience the exhibition from the viewpoint of Orcas

Orcas: Our Shared Future produced by the Royal BC Museum in partnership with MuseumsPartner, and curated by Drs. Gavin Hanke, Lorne Hammond, Martha Black, India Young and Victoria Arbour.

Image credits: Royal BC Museum

Orcas at RBCM visitors

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Further impressions

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Further exhibitions


Further
exhibitions

Inquire now!

Are you interested in our traveling exhibition or you would like to be advised gladly personally? Contact us immediately by e-mail or by phone to get more information about this turnkey exhibition.

Inquire now!

Are you interested in our traveling exhibition or you would like to be advised gladly personally? Contact us immediately by e-mail or by phone to get more information about this turnkey exhibition.


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