Beaty Biodiversity Museum

I recently visited the Beaty Biodiversity Museum and really enjoyed the experience. The museum is unique, fascinating, and full of interesting information. There was so much to look at, read, and explore, which made the visit both fun and educational for adults and kids alike. My favorite part was the entrance with the incredible whale skeleton, it was absolutely amazing how big and real it is. The only downside was the experience at the ticket desk. The staff member we spoke with came across as rude and a bit condescending when we were asking questions, which wasn’t the best start to the visit. Thankfully, the museum itself more than made up for it. Overall, I would still highly recommend visiting if you enjoy nature, science, and learning something new.
Kitty Phung - 2 months ago

This museum was such a wonderful experience for my kids. We feel so lucky to have such a great museum in our local university neighborhood. The staff were incredibly kind, patient, and caring with the children, which made the visit even more special. We really appreciated how thoughtfully everything was presented and archived. Thank you for creating such a meaningful and enriching space for kids.
H Lee - 2 months ago

An amazing experience! Although it was mostly rows of specemin cabinets, there were plenty of glass cabinets to look into, and lots of larger specimens on display. The drawers in the open areas can be opened, with lots of cool animal facts and preservation procedures. Most of my photos are from the mammal area, but there's entire sections on plants, coral, and invertebrates as well. Most of the skeletons were in the entrance area. My only wish is for a seated area for life drawing but that's a really niche request.
Ash3240 - 7 months ago

Thank you Beaty! I recommend every visitor should watch the documentary regarding the skeleton of the blue whale hanging at this museum. The challenges faced by Andrew, Mike and their team in bringing this massive skeleton is astounding but they still did it for us and future generations. Thank you UBC!
Shanto Mathew - 3 weeks ago

Went with a friend to do the Tourism Challenge. Never been before, saw and learned so much here. Shoutout to Astrid, Charlie and Karl for making our experience memorable!
Ryusuke Fukazawa - 2 months ago