Museum of Anthropology at UBC
A Place of World Arts + Cultures
Vancouver (beyond downtown)
Explore traditional and contemporary art from Northwest Coast First Nations and other cultures across the world at the Museum of Anthropology. MOA features provocative exhibitions and engaging events, all within an iconic building designed by renowned architect Arthur Erickson that overlooks the mountains and ocean. Just 20 minutes by car from downtown Vancouver, you’ll admire magnificent carvings, weavings and contemporary artworks, as well as the world’s largest collection of works by acclaimed Haida artist Bill Reid. Explore the Multiversity Galleries where more than 9,000 objects from around the world are displayed. Stroll the Museum Grounds, where monumental totem poles, Haida houses and Musqueam artworks capture the dramatic beauty of traditional Northwest Coast architecture and design, or take a free guided tour and learn about the many cultures that call this spectacular region home.
Mondays: CLOSED until May 15
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Closed Mondays October 15 to May 15
Yes, MOA is renowned for its collections of traditional and contemporary art from Northwest Coast First Nations—from massive carvings, poles, weavings, baskets, prints, and much more. MOA offers occasional tours with Cultural Interpreters, young Indigenous youth who are trained to provide personalized tours that highlight belongings from their own heritage.
With great respect for the original and enduring inhabitants of these lands, we acknowledge that we work, live, and encourage our visitors to explore the history and culture of the Ancestral & Unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Peoples.
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