Bringing Collections to Life:
A glimpse into the PARC Campus experience
August 2024
Since the early planning stages, increasing access and engagement with the collections has been central to the PARC Campus design. To achieve this, safe, accessible and contemporary learning spaces have been incorporated throughout the building.
Upon arrival, visitors will find a multipurpose room, ideal for orientations, community meetings or providing a comfortable space for visiting students to enjoy lunch.
The lobby can transform into a lecture hall, ready to host talks from staff or visiting researchers. These lectures may take place during regular operating hours or extend into evenings and weekends. This flexibility ensures learning opportunities are available for all.
There are three specialized spaces for school and community programs: the History and Archives Classroom, the Media Lab, and the Learning Lab. The Learning Lab, located at the south end of the building, is the largest of the three and offers easy access to the outdoors, creating a vibrant learning environment.
New museum programs are being developed to align with the curriculums of K-12 and post-secondary institutions, which also include the First Peoples Principles of Learning. These principles call in perspectives that are important to many First Peoples societies. The learning programs and special events will allow learners to engage with museum collections and archives up close – encouraging visitors to touch, observe, listen, wonder and ask questions.
The learning and engagement team is dedicated to bringing the PARC Campus to life and inviting people throughout B.C. to connect with the museum and archives in new and exciting ways!