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Welcome to the Museum of Anthropology, a place of world arts and cultures with a special emphasis on the First Nations peoples and other cultural communities of British Columbia, Canada. MOA is temporarily closed for seismic upgrades.
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Museum as Muse unit developed by the Museum of Anthropology at UBC. In Presentation 2: Museums of the World, you were introduced to examples of museum architecture from around the globe. During this presentation, we will give an overview of MOA’s architectural history, demonstrating how design relates to function and institutional identity. 1
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We mentioned it as #1 in our list of things to know before visiting Vancouver – the city lies on the still unceded territory of the Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil–WaututhFirst Nations. To get a true sense of the history of the region then it’s imperative to take the time to learn about the culture and art of the people who called Vancouver home long...
There are five permanent exhibits at the Museum of Anthropology at UBC and we’ll provide a brief overview of each below. But first it’s important to note that museum staff offers free guided tours of these exhibits. We recommend timing your visit to receive your complimentary 60 minutetour. Check out the MOA’s Tour Schedulepage for more information...
Visit via the 99 B-line Express Bus
If you’re taking transit from downtown to visit the MOA, make sure you visit via the 99 B-line down Broadway in conjunction with the Canada Line. This express service only makes 8 stops on it’s journey to UBC, which will shave 10 minutes off of your travel time when compared with a non-express route.
Take the free tour
We highly recommend timing your visit to coincide with one of the free 60 minute toursoffered by museum staff. Unfortunately, Indigenous history, traditions and legends remain little known to most Canadians, let alone those from other countries. The MOA’s knowledgable and friendly staff will place many of the items you encounter into their proper historical context and provide you with important background information. But perhaps most importantly, they’ll make it more fun!
Budget 2-3 hours for your visit
The MOA is hands down the most popular museum in Vancouver. The unique subject matter coupled with the rather voluminous collection means that most visitors will need at least 2 hours to see all of the exhibits. If you decide to take a tour you may want to budget a little extra time to peruse the exhibits on your own. Be sure to time your visit accordingly.
Rates of admission: 1. Adults: $15.00 2. Seniors (65+) and Students: $16.00 3. Families (two adults, maximum 4 children): $35.00 *Children under 6, indigenous people and UBC students are free.
Tuesday to Sunday: 10:00 am – 5:00 pmMondays: closedAddress: 6393 NW Marine Drive, Vancouver BC The museum is nestled in the Northwest corner of the campus of the University of British Columbia, around 8 km from Vancouver’s Downtown. For custom directions click on the Google Maps link above.
The Vancouver Museum of Anthropology opened as a department within UBC’s Faculty of Arts in 1949. The museum moved into to it’s current facility in 1976 to house it’s ever growing collection of antiquities. Its magnificent concrete and glass structure is inspired by the post and beam architecture typical of Indigenous longhouses prior to European c...
Where is the Museum of Anthropology?
The Museum of Anthropology is located at 6393 NW Marine Dr. on the campus of the University of British Columbia near Vancouver’s Westside.
How to get to the Museum of Anthropology?
To get to the Museum of Anthropology, take the bus to University Endowment Lands and walk 10 minutes to the Museum of Anthropology in Vancouver, Canada.
When is the Museum of Anthropology open?
The Museum of Anthropology in Vancouver is open Tuesday to Sunday from 10 am to 5 pm, with extended hours on Thursdays until 9 pm. Currently, it is under renovation until June 2024.
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