We will be open additional days/hours for Family Day and Heritage Week. In addition to our regular Thursday-Sunday hours, we will also be open Monday February 15, Tuesday February 16 and Wednesday February 17 from 12-4pm.

Join us and pick up a sketchbook or take part in the Big Red Scavenger Hunt-more info below.

Saturday February 13-Sunday February 21 or until stocks run out

Uncover Richmond’s history safely exploring heritage buildings representing the people who lived and worked at Britannia Shipyards 100 years ago. Bring a pencil, eraser and a picnic blanket and pick up a mini sketchbook from staff courtesy of the Bateman Foundation. Find a quiet area among the acres of parkland and sketch at leisure allowing art and nature be a natural way to unwind. Bad weather? Collect a sketchbook to use on sunny days and file “sketching at Britannia” under a future must-do list. 
Noon-4:00pm
Ages: All
Free

Britannia Shipyards is now open to the public with limited hours, Thursday-Sunday 12-4pm.

Depending on the weather, high tides and upcoming maintenance, we may have one or two of the following buildings open: Britannia Shipyard, the Manager’s House, the Seine Net Loft, the Murakami House.

Covid-19 protocols are in place including physical distancing protocols, hand sanitizer and directional signage.