Province halts museum plans
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VICTORIA — Victoria has halted its controversial plan to rebuild the Royal British Columbia Museum.
Premier John Horgan says the museum will remain open to visitors, adding the Royal BC Museum will now lead a broad public engagement to consider all options for the future of the museum.
“I always try to act in the best interests of British Columbians,” said Horgan. “That involves listening. That also means taking responsibility when you make the wrong call. Over the past few weeks, we listened to British Columbians who have made it clear they want the Royal BC Museum to remain open while we rethink our long-term plans to protect its priceless artifacts. That is exactly what we are going to do.”
Public engagement will seek input on what the public want to see in a modernized museum. It will also address structural and safety issues identified with the current buildings. The structure, timeline and scope of the public engagement will be determined by the museum board with a view to connecting with the broadest possible range of British Columbians, including First Nations, business groups, members of the public and other stakeholders.
