Museum of Anthropology at UBC

Why go

MOA offers a rare combination of powerful Indigenous art, visible collections and a building designed around sea-and-mountain views. The Great Hall’s large-scale carvings command attention, but the Multiversity Galleries reward slower looking. Approach the material as living cultural heritage, not simply historic decoration.

What to look for

• Monumental Northwest Coast carvings in the Great Hall
• Dense visible storage in the Multiversity Galleries
• Arthur Erickson architecture oriented toward the landscape

Useful to know

• Allow at least two hours; the visible collections are far denser than the Great Hall alone suggests.
• Check the official site for current exhibitions, admission and any gallery closures before travelling to UBC.
• Combine the museum with the nearby university campus or Pacific Spirit trails, not a rushed downtown stop.

Your next visit

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