To get in to see the province's premier display of historical artifacts and memorabilia at the Royal B.C. Museum in downtown Victoria on Wednesday, tourists had to be willing to cross a picket line.

Striking government workers had set up on the front steps of the museum and were stopping potential visitors to ask them not to cross.

The museum remained open, except for the IMAX theatre, but inside the building, only a handful of people milled about. Tickets were only available through an electronic kiosk, and the only staff available were at an information booth set up at the entrance.

Staff refused to comment on the number of visitors, and the museum did not respond to a request for comment via phone and email.

The B.C. General Employees' Union (BCGEU) and the Professional Employees' A

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