UBC Museum of Anthropology

Explore traditional and contemporary art from Northwest Coast First Nations and other cultures across the world.

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    (604) 827-5932

  • Website

    moa.ubc.ca

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  • Type

    History Museum

Address

6393 NW Marine Dr (at West Mall) Vancouver BC V6T 1Z2 Canada

Credit Cards Yes
Wi-Fi Yes

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Jeff Spitulnik

What's good here? Everything. An incredible collection of new & old, juxtaposed in provocative ways to get your brain racing, heart pumping and sometimes blood boiling. I enjoyed this place immensely.

Bree

Outside tour of village and outdoor totem poles ! We loved the museum and the tour guides- we took 3 free tours (30 min)in 3 hours- the textiles tour , the general museum tour , and the outside tour .

Joe Nixon

Interesting museum , and a great spot to escape the rain - although it's a shame the roof leaks in places. No bags or umbrellas are allowed into the museum itself. The cafe gets bad reviews.

Graham Patterson

Try to get there in time for three free guided tour . Very informative. You could spend a very long time here without seeing and understanding as much as you learn in one hour

Mickey Mouse

If you can, time your visit for a guided tour - free and the best introduction to the collections

Keith Shu

Come on tuesdays after 5pm for cheaper admission. Guided tour is excellent and starts at 6pm. There is a community bus from the UBC bus loop. If you do walk, head north.

Juan Zuno

No backpacks allowed inside, if you bring one you need to use the lockers that require a Loonie.

Scott X

Wow, one of the nicest museums . Ubc staff and students get in free. No backpacks allowed so bring a quarter for a locker.

Julia E.

Interesting Museum , situated beautifully on the UBC campus . It was smaller than I expected it to be, though. Tuesdays 5-9pm only $9, which is good!:)

Leo Gonzales

Great exhibits . Enjoyed the Multiversity Galleries the most.

Chris H.

Make sure and go outside and around the back of the museum to check out even more totem poles .

Scott Rose

Could spend years working through the permanent collection - drawer after drawer of artifacts - but the special shows are the shit.

A CC

Re-opened in summer 2024 after being closed for repairs. Absolutely spectacular collection

Karl Berger

Impressive exhibits of Salish Culture.

Irina Semova

Try to catch a free tour of the outside exhibit

CY Lee

Free wifi for you! (ID : ubcvisitor)

Hostelling International

The Museum of Anthropology at UBC was fantastic, be ready to enjoy a nice stroll across the campus - Veronuica (USA)

Gregory Cornwell

So much to read, see and learn about. Must do in #Vancouver

Yvonne Yip

Make sure you come on time for the free tour before heading off on your own

Vitor Hugo Andrade

Keep 25 cents with u, u will need to lock ur bag in the cabinets ...

Jen Y.

Become a member! Well worth repeated trips!

Brian Yu

The clip on entrance token is cute .

Stephen Schofield

Make certain you see the Cuban Art and the Art by Aboriginal Youth

Manil

Free for students! Take your IDs, it's a great place, why wouldn't you go?

Cleiton Caco Mafra

Amazing place if you like of history!!!

Jamie Cranberry

Apparently it's ok to sleep outside on the lawn in the sun behind the long houses in your boxers....

Daniel Vences

From Mondays to fridays there is a visit guide Free

Connie Hackett

Had the best time at the museum !

Andra Nicoara

absolutely beautiful!

Ting Kelly

A true hidden gem ! UBC students get in for free with their student IDs!

Sandra Soto

Special price, thursday evening after 5 pm.

Natalia Miglioranza

Take a guided tour . It will certainly add to your day!

Flavio Campos

Tour inside and outside the Museum

Nate Field

Just wow. Worth the trip out from town .

Anna Réti

A bit overcrowded with stuff but the garden is nice

Julieta Rossi Pedrosa

For me, the best museum in Vancouver. The UBC campus is pretty nice.

Viator.com

Guided gallery tours are free with admission! Read more

Scott Rose

Cuban art show a surprising treat.

Yannick Brosseau

Let you in free if you arrive less than 30 minutes before the closing time

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Ale Carreón

There is Mexican Art ;)

Max Wenneker

No history at all

Pete Harmer

Galleries of First Nation art are very good and interesting

cyprien

Free for UBC staff ! Why am I not here more often?

Dan Mondragón Somera

40min by bus and $18 entrance not worthy ???? the museum is really small

Carlos Juárez

Es el mejor museo de Vancouver, dediquen 4 horas mínimo. Hay Wi-Fi, estacionamiento y cafetería

Luis Shimabukuro

Muito bom esse museu que faz parte da Universidade da Columbia Britânica que mostra a história do homem de vários países e continentes.

Lino Resende

O local é incrível, com coleção impressionate dos integrantes das Primeiras Nações do Canadá. Imperdivel

oixxo

Любителям музеев может и понравится, но по мне так лучше спуститься вниз к Wreck Beach и сделать хайк вдоль побережья до самого Kitsilano.

Ivabelle Arroyo

Los totems , las canastas, las canoas , las cucharas... Una muestra increíble de sofisticación en sociedades rurales canadienses.

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Check out the interactive exhibit at the end of the stacks. It changes! - Manil

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Excellent little gallery specializes in contemporary and often quite challenging pieces. Traveling shows plus chin-stroking exhibits from a permanent collection of Canadian avant-garde works. - Nico Pitney

8.0
Garden
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Best warm weather reading spot on campus. Consistently peaceful. - Jon B

8.5
Beach
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Been here a couple times; it's so close to campus! A popular location for friends to get together and sit around a bonfire. Definitely a social atmosphere. Also happens to be clothing-optional. - Katie Olfert

8.7
Garden
UBC Rose Garden

It's nice, but quite often too busy to truly enjoy. Good viewpoint across to the N/Shore Mtns. - Jerry