Museum of Anthropology
The Museum of Anthropology located at the University of British Columbia is a very popular Vancouver attraction
The MOA is temporarily closed for seismic upgrades. It will reopen at 5pm on June 13th, 2024.
Vancouver's Museum of Anthropology, located at the University of British Columbia, is an extremely popular destination for both tourists and locals.
The current home of the museum, designed by the well known Canadian architect Arthur Erickson was completed in 1976. The design was influenced by the post-and-beam architecture used by the Northwest Coast First Nations.
The museum features a large collection of Northwest Coast First Nations art as well as large collections from the South Pacific, Africa, and Asia and Europe. Articles include an extensive collection of textiles, art, historic photographs, carvings, masks, pottery, coins and weapons to name a few.
On Tuesday evenings between 5 and 9pm there is a special reduced admission rate that you can take advantage of.
Facts For Your Visit
Fee: YesMuseum of Anthropology Hours:
Opening hours may differ on holidays
- Monday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Friday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Address: 6393 NW Marine Dr, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z2, Canada
Phone: (604) 827-5932
Official Website: Museum of Anthropology
Museum of Anthropology Reviews
Rated out of 5
The museum was excellent. As someone who loves history, I appreciated how it covered both historical and modern art aspects. It's important for people to understand that the original inhabitants of this land are Indigenous peoples, and they shouldn't be mistakenly referred to as 'Redskins.' We should learn to treat these individuals with respect. I highly recommend visiting this museum.
Faezeh Pourmohseni - a month ago
Fantastic collection of Pacific Northwest First Nation People’s art and artifacts - contextualized with pieces from around the world. Simple, no-frills cafe. Excellent gift shop. $25 adult admission
Erik Johnson - 4 weeks ago
Loved learning about the indigenous communities here. Very large galleries with a lot of items on display. The outside location was great with wonderful views. Highly recommend it for first-timers to Vancouver.
Nicholas Rosen - a month ago
An exceptional experience at the Museum of Anthropology at UBC. The video presentation was outstanding and set the tone for the visit. The collections of artifacts, costumes, and other cultural treasures were beautifully curated and truly impressive. This is a must-visit museum, and I’m already looking forward to coming back!
Tyler K - a month ago
Directions
| Skytrain and Bus Line | Nearest Station | Walking Time |
|---|---|---|
| Expo Line | Commercial-Broadway | 3 Minutes |
| Canada Line | Broadway-City Hall | 3 Minutes |
| Millennium Line | VCC-Clark | 3 Minutes |
How to get to Museum of Anthropology by Skytrain and Bus
From VCC-Clark SkyTrain Station on the Millennium Line catch the #84 UBC to its terminus at the UBC bus loop. From Commercial-Broadway Station on the Expo Line or Broadway-City Hall Station on the Canada Line catch the #99 UBC westbound on Broadway to its terminus at the UBC Exchange
Alternatively from Monday to Friday only, before 7 pm, if coming from Downtown; you can take the #44 UBC from in front of either Waterfront or Burrard Station to the UBC Exchange.
From UBC Exchange Bay #1 catch bus #068 and take it to NW Marine Drive at West Mall. From there walk back and cross over NW Marine Drive and continue to the museum entrance
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Native artifacts inside the Museum of Anthropology cc licensed photo by Leoboudv -
Totem poles outside the Museum of Anthropology photo by Arnold C -
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