We had scoped out this as a place to stop with our 4 yr old. We walked over and her entry was free. 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. read more

Miniature World has some truly impressive displays, and there were several miniatures that were incredibly 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. read more

This is a really cool little (museum?) full of different dioramas. A lot are history themed but they have everything from space stations to trains, fairy tails, a whole king Arthur's exhibit and much more. I was surprised by how much there was. You can easily spend 30 minutes here with small kids, or up to an hour with a group who wants to actually read the signs. read more

Miniature world was one of my favorite things I did in Victoria BC. I loved looking at all the mini figurines and the detail and craftsmanship that went into creating these miniature dioramas. I spent about an hour here and it was really cool that they had themed areas. I will say that a lot of families come here with children, so that felt a little bit overstimulating at times. If you come here, try to come during off hours maybe to try and get a more quiet experience. read more

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My nine year old son really enjoyed the "Miniature World" attraction. Miniature dioramas of World War II, US Civil War, Battle of Britain, and Napoleonic battles were hand constructed and painted. The history of Canada, Vancouver Island, and the Trans-Canadian Railroad were also displayed. Other miniature dioramas displayed science fiction scenes, fairy tales, scenes from literature, and the circus. The final wing was all miniatures of King Arthur and Knights of the Round Table. Well worth the nominal price of admission if you are on holiday with your kids. read more

Overwhelming! So many interesting displays! Two hours might not be enough for some people, but I would say allow at least an hour. Some displays have buttons to operate features, but not all those buttons work. Two very large displays continuously switch from daytime lighting to nighttime lighting. For those of us who are taking pictures, this was annoying. After paying admission, you enter a dark hallway with a space/Star Wars theme. None of it made much sense to us, so if you feel like skipping this part -- I don't think you will regret it. Although there are a few other fantasy or storybook themed displays, most are very realistic miniaturizations of historical scenes and events. Impressive detail throughout. Washrooms available midway through. I was fascinated by the miniature sawmill. A video explains the whole thing. A sign posted nearby says that the sawmill can't be operated due to fire regulations. I would say the real reason is that it would require too much wood if operated almost continuously for visitors. I never like be lied to, though I suppose it's possible that even if there was an infinite supply of free wood, the Victoria fire brigade might not sign-off on such a machine running continuously due to the possibility of unattended motors overheating, etc. read more

Miniature World...the most underrated attraction in Victoria! As a wee lad of 11 years, I absolutely loved it! As an old halfway dead mid-40s old fellow, I absolutely loved it! Miniature World is a big showcase of over 85 dioramas and displays of so many things miniature: railroads, old Americana, World War 2, Fantasy, Folklore, fairytales, knights, Victorian era, American Revolution, French Revolution, Age of Enlightenment, the Wild West, and so much more. The level and detail are extraordinary...pictures can only capture maybe 10% of the excellence, words only 1%. $19CAD/$15USD Adult and $11CAD/$8USD Child, worth it! Expect to spend an hour, or longer if you have children or are a nerd like myself. read more

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Recently visited here over the holidays and it was wild seeing it 35 years later after my first visit as a child. I took my children to see it and they really enjoyed it. I found it to be touristy and crowded, which stressed me out. I have twins who are opposites. One thought it was the most amazing thing since sliced bread, while the other found the Bug Zoo to be the coolest place he has ever visited. It was pricey, but the tour is much longer than I remember it and I think they have added to it over the years. If the kids are happy, I'm happy, so we'd be likely to return. Note for non-Canadians: They don't convert the exchange rate so it's $68 CAD for a family of four or $68 USD - so pay with a card instead. read more

The kids spotted this on a recent trip and have been wanting to go. When we finally did, my expectations weren't so high, but I gotta say I was very surprised! The amount of detail in the models is quite astounding. Close up pictures look like you're taking photos of a real location. There's plenty of variety with various themed rooms. My favorite was the fun fair area and the fairytales. There's a lot to read and learn about throughout. I can see why some would opt for a year membership. The kids were fascinated, but there were plenty of adult only groups going through who seemed taken as well. The replicas are of a very high standard and there's plenty of buttons that make trains and things move. It's a little tight in there and could get claustrophobic for some. Overall well worth a visit if you're looking for something to do. read more

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I was expecting a very cheesy and small exhibition. Nope. This place was charming, and blew my mind. Brought out the inner child for sure. Seems to have some history as well. Definitely recommend it! read more

Very fun. Interesting exhibits that people put a lot of time into. Loved it. A great place for kids. read more

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Ok, this was definitely pretty cool. It was not what I was expecting. There were quite a few rooms and models to look through. It ranged from outer space to WWII to the circus. I was impressed by all of the models. It's well worth a stop in Victoria! read more

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Fun way to spend a rainy afternoon with the little ones. I'll be honest, at first I was a bit reluctant as the brochure and the displays outside seemed very...lackluster? Once you go inside and see the scope of the various areas, you soon get very engrossed in the amazing attention to details throughout. Many of the exhibits also had informational plaques, so a nice way to get the kids to learn while having fun! read more

This place is a lot of fun and brings out the kid in anyone. They have scenes from historical events, fairy tales and more. It's something unique and interesting to see I recommend it. read more

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Mesmerizing displays out of this world real life in front of your eyes at your finger tips hundreds and many to go thru well spent u will need more than just a day I recommend to go early and bring a snack and food walking shoes read more

I always visit this museum on the back side of The Empress Hotel. The miniature scenes date to WWII and before. Lots of BC history included in the exhibits. I think it is a treat for all ages read more

We were so on the fence about going and decided to just go while in Victoria and I am glad we did. So much talent in one place to make these displays. They were actually very awesome. read more

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Stopped here during our day trip in Victoria. My boyfriend and I had so much fun here. It was a lot bigger than either of us expected, definitely worth the ticket price. There was so much effort put into all of these displays and it was great to wander through the museum and gawk at how cool the mini things are! read more

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Victoria was a stop on our cruise, and we weren't sure what we wanted to do, but decided to walk along the water and then go on to Miniature World. We couldn't have been happier! The dioramas were absolutely astounding -- so much talent -- and there's some history to learn as well. Really really fun; a can't miss if you have an hour so. read more

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It was so cute. The whole family could enjoy it! this was one of our favorite parts of Victoria.

My guilty pleasure is that I'm obsessed with miniatures. I like to go to the cities and go to their miniature museum. I was so excited that yesterday when I went to to visit Victoria, there was a miniature world! It's right in the middle of downtown and is $10 a person unless you have your AAA card and are a student. If you are a big fan of history, you will like this place but there are other exhibits as well. This is a pretty large place and I really like how there are buttons you can push for movement. There are even scenes that turn into nighttime! read more

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When visiting Victoria we just came across this place. It doesn't look like much from the outside, but you'll be so surprised once you go inside. This was a highlight of our trip. So glad we came here. I can't imagine the amount of time it takes to put even one display together. And there's truly something for everyone. Lots of historical and battle scenes. Then you have all the fairy tales. Plus you have things like the circus. It's crazy all the detail in each display. This is one of those times that you'll definitely want to plan to give yourself some time. Totally worth the money you'll spend. Make sure to come here, and bring the whole family, because it's great for everyone. I just can't say enough about how cool this place is. read more

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A little rusty with outdated furniture , but cute store that has the coolest "children's museum". My kids love to come and look at the miniature world and watch the trains on the ceiling. Such a fun experience. read more

This place is so worth everything. The miniature displays are so cute and detailed. I totally recommend this place a lot. read more

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We visited Miniature World with my 2.5 year old. Initially it came across as dated but charming. My son loves trains. Clean and sensible pandemic protocols. Unfortunately when I got to the Old West Exhibit there were some offensive depictions of Indigenous people and a sign basically justifying it. I think it would be better if they remove it or make it more accurate and respectful. Perhaps as a bare minimum acknowledging the unceded traditional territory their museum sits on? It's 2021 I really don't think we need to subject another generation to the racist myths of the west. Please do better. read more

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Researching Victoria for an upcoming cruise stop, I stumbled up this world of miniatures and was intrigued! Fortunately, we found the place (if you're facing The Empress hotel), it's the side street to the left of it. Walk up and it will be on the right. Not hard to find if you know where to look. (which we did not, but we asked someone at The Empress). So, for just twelve bucks or so (they took AAA, by the way), we were let into this miniature fantasy/historical world! Who wouldn't love teeny-tiny everything??? It's mesmerizing, enchanting and just plain fun! read more

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This place was SO cool. What a surprise. It's HUGE inside and the detail, wow! Every era and War is represented. Even my teen loved it.

Theme: 10/10!!!! From historical reconstructs, worldwide landmarks, fantasy novel reenactments to various nostalgic scenes the tour is definitely worth checking out. The details are absolutely stunning & there's always something happening everywhere so be prepared to linger for a while. Location: 10/10! In the heart of downtown Victoria behind the historic Fairmont Hotel, you'll be able to easily access the exhibition. Plus the Bug Zoo is right next door as well. Price: 10/10! Very cheap & also gives Military discounts. read more

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This place is honestly so cool. I did not expect to be wowed like I was. They have so many different themes and some of the exhibits are interactive which is super cool. I would highly suggest this spot. read more

what a fantastic visit! It was so fun to visit this little exhibit. We had some time to kill and decided to visit and it was so fun. We definitely recommend anyone to check this little exhibit out. read more

ITS SO CUTE I LITERALLY LOVE IT HERE everything's so detailed and so interactive like literally so cool here

Really liked these miniatures. Clearly a lot of hard work went into them. Some of them even moved. Loved the Lady of the Lake lifting her sword out of the lake for Sir Arthur. The Circus was fun, especially now that opinion is against them. They were at the peak of Americana. The tour starts in a very dark Star room. You get to see the Enterprise and all sorts of things. My hand brushed against some hair, it was a five year old trying to play so I left. Medieval World, Civil War, World Wars I and II, just amazing all around. Next trip to Victoria is the Miniature World visit! read more

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OMG--Victoria BC is on Yelp!!! I LOVE this place---I want to move into this museum and/or magically shrink into a teeny tiny person to live in one of the dozens of dioramas. I had wanted to go to this place for years, first bugging my parents as a kid and then bugging my hubby for years. Finally when our son was 11 I convinced both of them that Miniature World would be an "educational" experience! We went last year too and I was just as amazed and dazzled. It more than met my expectations, but I love anything miniature. There are not only dollhouses, one in particular has a teeny tiny working television, there is so much more. Battlefields from a dozen or so historical wars. Lots of soldiers, shooting, wounded, dying, dead....lots of artillery, canons, tanks, weapons, etc--- my son & hubby love this shit, Fairy tale castles, fairy tale and nursery rhyme characters, towns with houses, stores, etc etc I am going to have to dig through my pictures and load them onto this site. I took dozens. Fun and fascinating place for the kids and big kids. Warning it may be too "wholesome" for some Yelpers! Take a peek at their website: http://www.miniatureworld.com/ read more

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Wow! What an amazing experience! I was sure pleased and satisfied coming to see this place! The detail on every single block was just astonishing! It was so creative and I couldn't get enough of it! Every place made me keep looking! I loved the circus area and the train with the 30 second night lights! The cool effects was just on point! I can't imagine how much work was put into this! If you ever in Victoria B.C come check this place out! You won't regret it! read more

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I was super excited to go here because of the yelp reviews I've read. However, for $12 a person, I thought it was ok. I wish I had my AAA or Student ID for a discount. The cashier at the front was very animate towards getting us some type of discount. The miniature worlds were actually very impressive but I wished we could have gotten closer to the displays rather than looking from a glass casing. BUT it makes sense so people don't ruin the creations. Some displays had buttons to "interact" with the worlds but some didn't make sense or work. I took a lot of great pictures and I liked the amount of worlds they had. Lots of kids there which is a germ-fest and sometimes gets very crowded. read more

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Loved miniature world! Family friendly, educational and you can allocate at least a couple of hours here.

Super cute! The attention to detail is kind of crazy. My favorite sections had to be the fairy tale ones and King Arthur!

A great place to spend an hour. The exhibits are interesting and fun for all ages.

There is so much to see! Gotta love a place with historical, fantastical and creative roots. Should definitely give yourself at least 2 hours to explore! read more

I am outraged. I came here to overcome my extreme self-consciousness of my elevated stature. Not only did this place make me feel larger and wider than I've ever been, I also have developed a major phobia of little people, which makes going outside difficult because everyone is smaller than me. How can the developers of this establishment sleep at night?! I am an avid star gazer, and I know for a fact the constellations in the space section were not to scale, nor were they valid in any matter whatsoever. Who are they trying to fool??! You can't create the world. You aren't God. Listen, don't try to fool us with a 1975 star trek exhibit and try to pass it off as fact. It's like taking a plastic sea monkey aquarium and telling educated doctors it is the Marianas Trench. SEE?! it's outrageous and offensive. Please . You may contact me if you wish. But don't expect a response as I'm quite selective with those I interact with, especially if you're smaller than me or have an attitude problem like my last wife or that witch they tried to pass off as Lady Geneviere. I don't know how else to put this, but overall I would highly recommend visiting this attraction, if only to chuckle at the maker's sheer lack of competence when it comes to historical accuracy OR the lore behind it all. Anyway, thanks, find me on reddit for more reviews and life advice for single tall men. - TheStinglerStickBoy read more