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

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Just 20 minutes from downtown Vancouver and the Vancouver International Airport, the Museum of Anthropology at UBC houses one of the world’s finest displays of Northwest Coast First Nations arts in a spectacular Arthur Erikson designed building overlooking mountains and sea.

See magnificent carvings, weavings and contemporary artworks inside the soaring glass and concrete structure of the Museum’s Great Hall.

Admire the world’s largest collection of works by acclaimed Haida artist Bill Reid, including his famous cedar sculpture The Raven and the First Men.

Explore the Museum’s Multiversity Galleries where more than 16,000 objects from around the world are displayed.

Visit the award-winning Koerner Ceramics Gallery, displaying a collection of European ceramics unique to North America.

Stroll the Museum’s grounds, where monumental Haida houses, poles and Musqueam house posts capture the dramatic beauty of traditional Northwest Coast architecture and design.

Enjoy a wide range of special exhibitions and public programs, including free guided gallery walks.

Visit the MOA shop and relax in Café MOA.

We acknowledge that MOA is situated on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the Musqueam people.

Address: 6393 NW Marine Dr, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z2, Canada
Phone: (604) 822-5087
ac.cbu.aom@ofni
State: British Columbia
Zip Code: V6T 1Z2


Reviews
This museum has a wide range of selection of authentic, artistic and unique items basically from first nation people. It's better to plan for a 2-3 hour visit, even though the museum is not incredibly large. The descriptions of different items and processes are very interesting and easy to read. They have an online system, so you can look for items in one specific region (or city). Admission is $18 for adults. I find it reasonable.
9 years ago (17-10-2017)
The atmosphere in the Great Hall inspires reverence. I have spent a lot of time in this museum and I always feel deep sense of spirit and reverence while in the presence of the ancestors. The carved poles and other forms embody the love and reverence the First peoples' have for the land, sky and waters and all living beings they share this magnificent land and waters with. The stillness is palpable. Beautiful!
9 years ago (03-10-2017)
This is a wonderful experience to see the history in this place. Such amazing artwork in a very innovative (to me) display method. Each area has many drawers to open containing much more art, sacred items and tools for everyday life than a museum of a similar size may otherwise be able to display. More too see than the one day I had would allow. Hope life leads me to Vancouver again so I can visit once more. A must-see for any trip to Vancouver.
9 years ago (03-09-2017)
ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!! Being a Native American I made the trek across the border to check out what I thought would be a decent museum. Little did I know it is INFESTED with artifacts from indigenous people from around the globe. Even an artifact from MY OWN tribe was here! Amazing place. The ONLY downside is having to pay a pretty hefty amount for parking in my opinion. Otherwise I would have stayed for hours and hours. I will be returning in the future.
9 years ago (08-08-2017)
Don't miss the drawers in many rooms that you can open to see even more artifacts. There are so many things and information I could spend a week here or do a quick walk thru. Cafe has great food and beverages. Parking is a bit pricey. Website details upcoming events and new displays. If you're like me and enjoy reading about everything a membership may be the way to go. Make sure to ask for a discount if one applies to you because the cashier will ring in a regular adult rate if you don't ask. Enjoy!!
9 years ago (09-09-2017)
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