10/10 of course! it's the twilight museum! Please do your research it does have tight hours and a…read moresystem for getting in line!

I have been looking forward to coming to this place for a long time. That being said, I was really…read moresaddened at how unwelcome they made me feel. Pleasant enough over correspondence via email, I was excited when I first showed up. When I walked up, I was immediately confronted and I asked if I had called to book a tour in advance. I said no initially and when I tried to go on to explain that I emailed rather than called I was told that it was a private tour only and that they weren't open. I tried to explain again that I had emailed but before I could even finish, the tour guide dismissed me again explaining that there were no more available spots. I had to rather exasperatedly explain that I had in fact contacted the museum earlier for a tour and finally when I gave my name and it was indeed written on the clipboard I was permitted to stay (seemingly reluctantly). Mind you, this was in front of the entire group of tour members who were already present and this was extremely embarrassing and rather humiliating....honestly I don't know if I would recommend this place to my friends or family if this is the treatment they will receive. I am a diehard twilight fan and again this was one of the one things that I drove over 1600 miles to see, but this was simply not the experience I hoped it would be. Long story short, the poor attitude and lack of professionalism of the tour guide really took away from the entire experience and I hope that those in charge take note and address this. Twilight fans deserve better.

don't usually review gift shops, but Native to Twilight Gift Shop really stood out…read more Forks is such a small, community-driven town, and you can feel that the moment you walk in. The staff was incredibly welcoming and open--one of the women working there took the time to chat with us, recommend places to eat, nature spots to check out, and even pointed out cool bugs to look for (which honestly made the whole experience feel very local in the best way). I ended up having such a great conversation with her--just genuinely kind and sweet energy. Also, if you're a magnet person... this place is dangerous. They have a really great selection--not just Twilight-themed, but also Port Angeles, La Push, Lake Crescent, and the surrounding areas. My family spent way too long deciding. It's one of those spots that feels less like a tourist stop and more like a reflection of the town itself. Definitely worth popping into while you're in Forks.

A fun gift shop to go to when in Forks. Even if you don't intend on buying much in town, this place…read moreis worth a look around if you're a fan of Twilight or if you wanted to find a general souvenir or clothing item. The clothing assortment is plentiful and featured a lot of great options for Twilight fans, Sasquatch enthusiasts, and for people just passing through for the nature. If you miss the chance to go into the timeslot-based museum across the street, this is the place to go look at Twilight memorabilia and merchandise.

We actually saw the outside of this mansion/castle 2 summers ago on a city tour excursion from our…read morecruise ship. This summer, we were on a road trip and took the ferry across from Port Angeles to Victoria for a few hours. This was a perfect stop before lunch, and this time we did a self guided tour of the interior. Super friendly people work here. The ticket seller was very nice, the greeter inside the castle set us on our way, and even the souvenir shop lady was exceptionally nice. Maybe its just that they're Canadian? Or maybe they're just...nice. lol Be advised that there's a lot of stairs to tackle on this tour. This is a perfect place to see if you only have a few hours in Victoria. We took a cab from the ferry dock and back later. It was a short ride so not too expensive. Crowd wasn't tooo bad at the time we went in July.

I was here for Upstairs Downstairs a production from a local improv theater company. It was lovely…read more A whole bunch of fun in a beautiful castle!! Wow! This place is cool! I recommend a visit here if you can swing it. So nice! Lots of history of course. When it was built, the tower was the highest place anyone could stand in Victoria.

As a Seattle resident and RBCM member, I keep coming back because the museum is spectacular. While…read moreI was very disappointed to see the Old Town exhibit (one of the most incredible I've ever seen) removed during the museum's "decolonization" process, I believe that part of the region's history could have been thoughtfully presented alongside First Nations stories and culture rather than taken away entirely (like it or not, they are intertwined, warts and all). I just don't get it. That said, the RBCM continues to hit curatorial home runs. Its exhibits are consistently imaginative, engaging, and beautifully designed--whoever leads their creative direction is a bloody genius.

My husband and I are from The States. We are in town visiting family. We visited the Royal BC…read moremuseum and were very impressed! Senior discounts. The displays told a story from the dinosaurs all the way to modern Victoria. Everything was so thought out and interesting. The museum also had a limited time Egyptian display that was fascinating with tombs, everyday utensils and personal items and other artifacts. A lot of information of what was believed to be the afterlife. Highly recommended!

The Rainforest Arts Center is located in Forks, Washington and is managed by the City of Forks. It…read morecontains a great room that is available for rental as well as a couple of retail rooms. When we were here, the retail room was the Forever Twilight in Forks Collection. They have free tours every 15 minutes and is operated by the Forks Chamber of Commerce. It contained authentic costumes worn by the actors in Twilight (both bought at auction and loaned), translated books with the most unique covers, and other memorabilia and decoration from the movies. If you're going to Olympic National Park or are a big Twilight fan, chances are you will pass by Forks. Make a pit stop to check out this multi-functional space and other attractions in the area.

Beautiful exhibits and such a fun way to spend an afternoon. We were lucky and got to see felting…read moreart being completed. All the various exhibits were different and the staff was warm and welcoming.

A very great art gallery and fantastic displays. Have visited many times…read more Hope they get their new location. Very strange people that work there !

Came here to get briefed on the Twilight film locations and the staff here was sooooo welcoming so…read moreknowledgeable and passionate about the franchise on where to go, what to see, and who to find to get a tour where they had memorabilia featured in the movies and books. It was impressive how much information that the staff could remember to then pass on to each visitor with the same enthusiasm , even though they briefed this so many times. I consider it mandatory to come here to the visitor center so that you can better plan your Forks, Washington trip as a twilight fan or Twihard. Quite a bit of parking here, too!

We spent about a half hour learning about the history of Forks through timbering. Lots of…read morehistorical information on the area. The pictures in the back were the coolest part. It shows how they made trees into post offices, houses and other things. Upstairs you can see a fire tower. Other information on the history of forks like the movie theater, bars and other businesses in the area. Worth a stop if you want to learn a bit about how timbering has changed over time and the tools they used to do it.

Had to make time to visit their outdoor 5 acre sculpture garden. There are so many items to look…read moreat. Some weird, some cool and some whimsical pieces. You had to look up and down every few steps to not miss something. I found it cool that they also had inspirational signs as well as ones asking questions, inviting guests to think about deeper things. Some items apparently are designed to decay with the forest. Not all items had signs to describe the art or even give it a title. You just had to roll with it.

This was one of the highlights of our trip to the Olympic Peninsula. Hot summer day and just had…read morean amazing time hiking around Hurricane Ridge. I was reading my Frommer's guidebook to look for things to do around Port Angeles and it mentioned this place. I'm not the biggest fan of contemporary art, but this was amazing and FREE! We only spent a couple of minutes inside the fine arts center, because the outdoor sculpture garden was out of this world. Nestled under a canopy of trees were all sorts of modern sculpture, a lot of it whimsical, hanging from the trees, suspended in the air, and blending into the environment. It was everywhere and you almost felt like you were on a scavenger hunt. What a fantastic way to introduce my kids to art. We all had a blast wandering around the woods looking for the next discovery. My favorite sculpture was the collection of sweaters on a hillside (see photo).

Miniature World has some truly impressive displays, and there were several miniatures that were…read moreincredibly detailed and beautifully crafted. It was clear that a lot of time and talent went into many of the exhibits. That said, the experience felt a bit inconsistent. Some areas were much more engaging than others, and a few of the displays didn't have the same level of detail. At times, multiple audio narrations were playing at once, which made it difficult to focus and became a little overwhelming. We also noticed that several of the interactive buttons and TV displays weren't working during our visit. For $19, I don't regret stopping by, but it just wasn't quite what I was expecting. For me, it's more of a one-time attraction than somewhere I'd visit again. If you enjoy miniature art and displays, it may be worth checking out, but it ultimately wasn't the right fit for my interests.

We had scoped out this as a place to stop with our 4 yr old. We walked over and her entry was free…read more She enjoyed all the buttons to push and the displays, the beginning part through "space" and all the castles and trains. We appreciated the stop. In general, I'm not sure if I would go out of my way to come back but with kids who like small things, trains, dioramas, it was worth doing! I think we were in and out in about an hour. I bet some kids could zoom through in less time (then maybe not worth the price?) and some kids might take 1.5-2 hours, so maybe try to gauge if you think its something you/your family would enjoy. Some displays had buttons that didn't work but for the most part if you looked or read the placard you could figure out what was going on.

Spacious souvenir shop to drop into while walking down Government Street. While it is a little…read morepricey, they make up for it with a really wide variety of items packed into the store. I absolutely loved that they had a great selection of authentic, maple based items to choose from. I ended up picking up some delicious maple sugar candies. Worth a stop inside.

First of all this store is one of the best souvenir stores in Victoria, best selection and the…read moreprices are very good And their customer service is amazing. There was an asian guy today ( April 18,2026) who helped us with something i was looking for with the best attitude, kind , warm and amazing customer service. And earlier i had to do an exchange another guy i don't know his name but i think he had a blond hair , again he was amazing as well with a nice smile and very loving attitude. I shopped their twice and definitely i would go back