Museum of Anthropology, British Columbia, Canada
4.5 (3.823 reviews) Temporarily closed - Closed until further notice Spent 2-3 hours Ranking #9 in Vancouver Art Galleries • Speciality Museums • Art Museums
A taste of culture
Explore traditional and contemporary art from Northwest Coast First Nations and other cultures across the world. See magnificent Indigenous carvings, weavings and contemporary artworks in a spectacular building overlooking mountains and sea. 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 10,000 objects from around the world are displayed. Stroll the Museum 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, and visit the MOA Shop. MOA is situated on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the Musqueam people.
Address
6393 North West Marine Dr., Vancouver, British Columbia V6T 1Z2 Canada
Mobile
Website
http://moa.ubc.ca
Working hours
Opening Hours: Tu,We,Fr,Sa,Su 10:00-17:00,
Th 10:00-21:00
Current local date and time now
Saturday, May 11, 2024, 1:14
User Ratings
4.5 based on (3.823 reviews)
Reviews
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5Jennifer Y 5:00 PM Apr 9, 2022
Wow!
You need more than a day to truly appreciate this museum. Unfortunately we scheduled our visit for the latter half of our day based on a recommendation from a bus driver. He said the best time to go is during sunset because the sunset beautifully frames the totem poles as you walk in. Yes, this is true but there is so much to see and take in at this museum, you need to go early to be able to take your time or schedule more than one visit. A very impressive collection "housing thousands of objects from MOA's worldwide research collections." The other fantastic note about this museum is that they display most of their collection. Nothing or very little is stored behind the scenes. Highly recommend!
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5Rashi D 5:00 PM Sep 5, 2021
Thorough and Fascinating Museum
My first time visiting an anthropology museum was amazing. There were multiple exhibits, ranging from different types of ceramics to totem poles and other carvings, to artifacts from cultures around the world. Each object was accompanied by a thorough explanation of what it was and what value it held. Overall the museum was very informative and I enjoyed learning through the sculptures, clothing, weapons, and other objects showcased in each exhibit!
