Reviews of Museum of Anthropology at UBC (Museum)

Valerie Lopez

Amazing museum! I wish I had budgeted at least a few more hours here. The cultural artifacts are presented both in window displays, but also in drawers to maximize the use of the space. I wanted to look at every drawer because the curators presented everything so nicely to create interest in the pieces. The totem pole collection in the large gallery was very impressive. The special exhibit on puppets was really informative and I loved it. The entire museum was a must-see!!

Lanaea Gonzales

This was the first museum I have been to that has brought tears to my eyes. I was so captivating by a multitude of pieces and I gained a lot of knowledge as well. I spent two hours here and I could go back for at least another four to get through the museum. It's vast and incredible! Do yourself a favor and enjoy this museum on a rainy day or any day!

Pooya R

The museum is ok but the collections are not complete and there is not enough information and artifacts from the aboriginal nations. There is a lack of story telling as an overall experience as one walks from one section to the other.

Tom

Oct12/2019. Been here before,although you find something new each time.The Indigenousus artifacts are awesome that date back before westerners arrived. Not only art from Canada but around the world.Some very intricate pieces that we in Canada should be proud to show case.

Amin Sadeghi

The shelves were packed with too many items. It would be a good idea to put them in twice or thrice as many shelves as there are now. The totem poles were brilliant though.

Samantha Bacchus McLeod

Love it! One can spend hours and hours here, you are totally free and almost secluded when wandering the many areas. The energy here is chill and easy. The staff are all extremely nice. So much information and so many "oh wow" moments. Go, you will love it.

Samantha Bacchus McLeod

Great place, lots of new things to learn :)

Kelvin Fong

Beautiful place. Lots of stuff to see. It’s great for older kids. They didn’t like the younger kids running around. It seems a bit run down as the roof was leaky in the totem area, I hope they fix that.

Nancy Hawver

Not to be missed. The only Museum I know of where one can open drawers to see more artifacts. If you not make time to visit you need to and enjoy this fabulous spot

Nikita Lebedev

Amazing museum, i loved it so much! It was much bigger than I expected. Wonderful collection from different parts of the world and the biggest First Nations history collection I've seen. Highly recommend

Andrea D

Huge collection and interesting temporary exhibitions. The whole museum is designed and curated very nicely.

Andrea D

After a visit to the disappointing Vancouver Art Gallery (2 ⭐️) things got significantly better at The Museum of Anthropology on the University of British Columbia campus. The museum has to be a “must visit” for tourists and locals alike. It’s a feast of surprises and enthralling exhibits. Don’t miss it.

Marcel De La Peña

The museum's collection is first rate, the layout is great for both a quick visit or a deeply involved one.

Cynthia Olsen

A major part of Pacific Northwest history and culture, this is a true gemstone of the region. Features totems and works of the First Nations, but also houses artifacts from people's around the world. Guided tours, self discovery touch screen monitors, and videos also available for education. A must visit.

Adlai Newson

A nice place to spent the afternoon, an overwhelming number of small cultural knick-knacks and some breathtaking larger pieces. Nearly all First Nations stuff, which is beautiful, but I would have traded a hundred or so woven baskets for a larger international collection. Didn't see anything from Central Asia, the Middle East, or South America, and the African content was mostly South African. My only other complaint is only a minority of the works are dated, so I often didn't know if I was looking at something from the 1750s or 1950s.

Alice Chen

Heavy on the indigenous culture which isn't my thing but if you're into it it's amazing! The Japanese earthquake exhibit was also really great and had a lot of more of the pretentious artsy vibe I liked.

Mahtab Narsimhan

A wonderful place to spend the day! There's so much information and excellent displays, I might need a week to get through it all. First Nation community information was so well curated/displayed. The Shadow display on puppets was my favorite.

Christine K

Great museum! It's a bit out of the way to get to, but is absolutely worth it. The museum's collection is wonderful and while there is definitely a focus on the native people of the region, the collection covers the globe. There are frequent guided tours of the museum and the volunteer guides were fantastic! Make sure you don't miss out on the exhibits out back behind the museum! When we arrived at 10:30 on a weekday, there was not much of a line. However, when we left around 2 there was a long line to purchase tickets. I'd recommend that you get there early to avoid waiting in line. Also, note that backpacks and large bags aren't allowed in the museum. There are lockers by the restroom that you can secure your bag in and they cost a quarter to operate. If you don't have a quarter, the front desk has a bag of quarters and will provide one.

Mary Irwin

Loved this museum - amazing displays and explanatory videos. So much to see and so interesting.

Ian Allen

The Museum of Anthropology in Vancouver is definitely worth a visit! You can park on the parking lot next to the museum for a fee, but it's pretty easy to find a parking spot down the road if you don't mind the walk. The museum itself has a great set-up and lots to see and learn, and even the gift shop is a welcome feature

Fran Huffman

Amazing museum. Very well done and well worth the entry cost. Don't forget to check some of the pull out draws under alot of the artifact displays. ????

Alaa Benhammida

Super interesting exhibitions, must visit if you go to Vancouver or if you live in BC and have never been. The area around the museum is gorgeous!

Tyrina Williams

Wow! What a treasure trove of history. I enjoyed a wonderful day here with my kids and the guided tour was an excellent educational resource. We all had a great visit.

David Brossard

The museum collection and the building in itself are both equally fascinating. The staff is super friendly

Samantha Holley Porter

Amazing museum with an incredible collection. Curated and yet not, it allows you to choose your own adventure as you move through the museum. Start with a guided tour! It takes an hour but will provide great context for your second hour. Highly recommend this museum if you are visiting Vancouver and want to learn more about the First Nations of BC.

Logan Edwards

Absolutely amazing collection of artifacts. Masks, totems, clothing, etc from all over the world, with a very large section of BC-area first nations artifacts as well. Definitely worthwhile.

Sebastian Romero Torres

The museum has a lot of pieces, totems and instruments related to not only the first nation, but also Asian cultures. Great place to visit.

Daniel Vasquez

A truly remarkable place and a must visit even if history and indigenous culture doesn’t peek your interest. It was a very enriching experience learning and just absorbing the history being communicated through the exhibits and stories being told by the artists and curators. I’m not a museum person, but this was a 10 out of 10!

3 1 5 7 3

I completed a few non-credit courses at UBC. We held a ceremony at the MOA. Little known fact: First Nations entrance fee is always complimentary ☺. They have a gift shop, cafe and lockers on-site.

Ahnaf Muqset Haque

Beautiful museum enriched with history of the Musqueam people. Especially great for UBC students since entry is entirely free. They do have 'Cafe MOA' inside for light snacks, however, it's quite expensive for the quality. Overall experience would be amazing if you are the type to learn more about history of people of BC in general.

Paul Dang

An incredible museum with fantastic exhibits. My favorite thing about the museum is just the sheer amount of artifacts and items sitting in each shelf. It's an awesome afternoon to open up every drawer to see what's inside and peek into the histories of various cultures around the world.

Leigh Thomson

I went for the Japanese exhibit of the earthquake and tsunami 2011. It was heart breaking for the people of those towns, and yet the display shows how resillant people can be firstly by living through such destruction. And secondly people's ability to create a new life.

Peter Carlson

One could spend a lifetime going through the fascinating exhibits.

Tsy Mrl

Loved to explore the culture of the First Nations and further. Our guide was very experienced and able to answer to all the questions I might have. The outdoor space is so magical I didn’t want to leave!

Kate O'Neill

This museum is a well organized, well described set of mostly Native artifacts from this area. The smaller archive section feels very personal and adds a new dimension onto the regular museum experience. A great place to spend an afternoon.

Manuela Milazzo

I had a great memory of this place, I suggest it to everyone love history for the exhibition, to everyone love architecture... the building is great, and to everyone love spend a good quality time and have relax, the garden outside have a wonderful view!

Richard Griffin

It's a great museum to visit plus around back is where the Cannon was located Point Grey Battery.

Gina Hara

Wow. One of the most amazing museum I've ever been to. It's a must if you are in Vancouver. Incredible collection, great tours, wonderful outside section.

Debanga Kashyap

Make room for at least 2 hours if you want to take in all the information, the galleries are amazing. I found the East Indian section highly lacking in diversity and culture, they just have some Hindu religious stuff, it's not even cultural heritage, they need to do better research. India is diverse, incredibly diverse.

Alice Watson

It’s a great place to spend your half day. Lots of things to see and learn.

Keeley Bonbon

Excellent place. Don't forget that you can download an app at the beginning to interact with the displays (look up the numbers per item to read info on it). As nobody told us this and we didn't get this chance.

Brock Murch

Probably the best museum of anthopology I've been to. Although physically smaller than the National Museum of the American Indiana in Washington, DC, is be willing to be there are more exhibits in the many many drawers that await discovery. You will spend hours in awe of the totems and lodges outside the building.

Eric Mortensen

Free entry for us UBC students. It is truly a blessing to be able to see and learn about many of the artifacts they hold. A place that I can refocus my wandering mind. The entire tour can take about two hours. So a good place to be if you just want some time off for yourself after the study.

brian smith

I think this is a very special place with so many amazing works of indigenous art. They should be honoured.

Jesse “James” Ettebe

Great museum. Has an extensive collection of native items and other art work from across the globe. Please note right now the Great Room is under construction.

Andre Mello

Fantastic place. Beautiful and well organized, it is a wonderful place for enjoying indigenous art works.

Rhicke Jennings

I highly recommend the Museum of Anthropology for several hours in the morning or afternoon. The museum has over 40,000 items on exhibit, mainly from First Nation in the Pacific Northwest where more than 30 languages were spoken. The free …

Ryan Thorburn

Excellent tour guide telling us about the first nations people and their culture. The building it self is striking. And the many carved totem poles are beautiful. There are many other rooms holding many artifacts from many cultures and an interactive projected room is fun to play in.

Darlene Wong

Great Museum But.... I came by on a Thursday evening to look at their Northwest Coast exhibits for a research project one evening after 5 pm. This is the only time that the museum offers a discounted rate for visitors of $10 each until the museum closes at 9 pm. The museum's architecture features taking advantage of the natural light that comes through their windows and lighting up the surrounding rooms. The Bill Reid rotunda was one of the draws for me except at night the lighting is almost non-existent except for the small area spotlights. It was impossible to looks at Reid's jewellery pieces in the wall showcase without turning on the flashlight in my phone!! Totally frustrating to try to read the descriptions or to see the details of Reid's carvings! Luckily the other Northwest Coast exhibit areas were better lit with viewer friendly drawers you could pull out to see examples of other jewellery carved by other First Nation artists. Overall there a great example of many different displays of modern and contemporary art in their collections. Best to pay full price and visit during the day to actually see everything better and take advantage of docent tours. If the museum wants to encourage more local visitors they should offer residents a discounted rate. More residents would get an education on Northwest Coast art and history.

Vagner de Carvalho Silva

It is small but it has so much to see that should be bigger. Worth going.

Dani H

An amazing rainy day activity choice! I was pleasantly surprised by the variety of cultures represented at this museum and loved learning about indigenous cultures from around the world. A beautiful place that celebrates the diversity of west coast canada, and the forefathers that made it how it is today. Excellent commitment to covid safety with easy to prebook online tickets and museum provided stylus to navigate the interactive parts. A pity that the drawers are locked...just an excuse to come back again!

Divya Fitzgerald

An excellent museum with an expansive collection and beautiful displays. A great way to spend the afternoon. Takes about 2-3 hours to view the entire collection.

Ty Yilmaz

Great to get an understanding of Vancouver and BC origins. A tour is definitely needed, otherwise it feels a bit of an overwhelming journey.

Ahmad Tavakoli

Vast collection of totem poles and other form of native arts, contemporary paintings, and statues. We could also see an interesting exhibition of Papua new Guinea's different art form as well! Great place to visit.

Piotrek Ziolkowski

Amazing place and a great collection. Some artifacts should be taken out of those drawers and descriptions improved. A fire starting kit was described as “Tools”.

Dana Taggart

This is a wonderful museum! Such an amazing collection, very well displayed. Highly recommended place to visit in Vancouver.

Iman Ahmed

Woundrful arts from different countries Amazing place full of information for me and my kids. The security in each place make me feel uncomfortable. The food in the cafe was so bad. No any place to eat near the museum.

Charlie Wu

Relatively small museum so you can see everything in about 2-3 hrs. Great tour and setup.

Sophie Bissonnette

My baby cousin and I visit at least once a week! She especially loves the totem poles, the big gold statue and saying hi to Catherine at the front desk. I love the artefacts and reading about Indigenous Peoples’ life, culture and traditions. The museum is very well laid out and very well spaced out. Typically quite quiet which makes for the perfect relaxing afternoon :)

Luciano Afranllie

A museum focused on native art, from Canada and the world. Incredible totems, masks and other handicrafts. The facility is really nice and well organized. Plan for 2 to 3 hours. I didn't like that you have to pay 4 dollars per hour for parking but it was expected.

JC G

What an amazing museum that celebrates the awareness and understanding of culturally diverse ways. Had a great time going through each section. Truly beautiful museum!

Holly B

Although on the smaller side, this museum is well worth the visit! Lots of rich history to examine and explore with a focus on coastal Indigenous groups and selections from early communities across the globe. We were particularly moved by the a future for memory exhibition which focused on how individuals and communities reflect on experiences when their physical environments have been severely affected like in the aftermath of the 2011 Great East Japan earthquake.

Enes Uygun

A wonderful museum with hundreds of thousands of pieces. A Must visit place to understand indigenous people’s lives.

Ji Won Moon

Such an interesting place! I highly recommend to visit this museum with time planing of at least 2-3 hrs. You can walk through the UBC campus then reach this great place. Cannot remember the entrance fee (i guess 18$) but it was worthy to spend. Lots of exhibitions are expected inside as well as outside. the building is currently in renovation.

Holly Lockhart

Really interesting collections. It's like a warehouse of human history. Open the drawers for even more items carefully catalogued. I wish there was more information on the items without having to go to the computer system.

prem c

Beautiful, thoughtful and inspiring. I could just leave that here, yet the wealth of knowledge and information in this place is overwhelming. Give yourself plenty of time to experience what this museum has to offer. History, crafts and artifacts of native people of Canada, pottery from Europe, the enchanting theatre of puppets, short documentaries. There is so much to see that one would need a whole day to explore.

Lucia Rosculete

Good information on first nation of Canada. Its collection also includes Japanese, Chinese, Congolese, Mexican, Peruvian items. It was interesting for me to see ritual or theatrical masks, as well as shadow puppets from a variety of cultures. Whenever you want to see more, there are drawers for you to inspect even more artefacts than what is on display.

First Lady

This is a must see! The artifacts are stunning. Only wish they were returned to the rightful owners.

Gilbert LAMAYO

A bit far from the CBD, but the museum has a good collection from all over the world aside from its main attraction of First Nations artworks. Spent two hours here during my transit in YVR. Accessible by the Canada Line and Bus 99-B from the airport. Fee: $18+

Henrik Bjerresø

Very interesting. Especially the things from the Indian peoples, but there is much more.

Cogent PR

It was beautiful day when I visited here. The exhibition were so interesting that mixed Canadian culture and all over the world. …

Ma. de la Luz Gomez

Incredible collection that represent thousands of cultures.

Jean-Manuel Bock

Nice exhibit. Fair price for entry. A good hour suffices to go around.

Ngo Hai Anh

Huge collection, fascinating buildings.

Sadiq ibn Nameer Al-Araji

A wonder to behold as there are so many interesting artifacts and beautiful relics.

R “Jokeracing” Z

Remember coming to this place as a child on school field trips. Same artifacts in a much more modern setting. Amazing to see history right in front of you.

Helena Wolf

I went there with my 2 years granddaughter. She loved it. It is really amazing.

Nathalia Licona

Great place, lots of new things to learn :)

Merike Saarniit

Most wonderfully curated collection of indigenous Pacific Northwest people's historical items. Don't forget to open the drawers!

Warren Penner

It is a very important museum. Learn about the people whose been living this land and territory. There is also an amazing collection of objects from peoples around the world. There is so much that it takes many many visits to actually grasp how much information is stored there.

Michael Phillippo

A fabulous collection of Northwest Coast art, tying together the stories of the Haida and their neighbors and trading partners.

Vỹ Nguyễn

In 1971, the museum received funds from the Government of Canada and UBC to begin construction of a building. In 1976, the new building, designed by renowned Canadian architect Arthur Erickson, opened under new director Michael M. Ames, who served from 1974 to 1997. Walter and Marianne Koerner's 1975 donation of their extensive collection of Northwest Coast First Nations art to the museum formed a large part of the building's contents. In 1997, Ruth Phillips became museum director. In 2002, Ames returned as acting director. Anthony Shelton became director in 2004. On March 9, 1999, Canada Post issued a stamp commemorating the Museum, designed by Barbara Hodgson, based on photographs by William McLennan and Jacqueline Gijssen, and prominently featuring the sculpture The Raven and the First Men by Bill Reid. The 46¢ stamps are perforated 13.5 and were printed by the Canadian Bank Note Company. On January 23, 2010, MOA celebrated the completion of its multi-year, multimillion-dollar renovation and expansion project, "A Partnership of Peoples." The new facilities were developed with MOA by UBC Properties Trust and designed by Arthur Erickson and Stantec Architecture. The project had several complementary components, including a new wing, the MOA Centre for Cultural Research, with state-of-the-art collections storage, research rooms, archaeology labs, a community research suite, open plan offices, and the Audrey & Harry Hawthorn Library & Archives. Other components were the Multiversity Galleries, Audain Gallery, and a new Café MOA and expanded MOA Shop.

Alexis Wade

You must visit this museum if you are interested in different cultures and especially to gain some insight into Native cultures within British Columbia and Canada. Everything here is astonishing. It is truly a blessing to be able to see and learn about many of the artifacts they hold. The staff was kind and helpful, and even a security guard told us about a few of the artifacts. We had a lovely experience here. I would advise you to budget a couple of hours here -- time passes quickly because there is just so much to see. I hope you enjoy this museum as much as I did.

Okan Bulut

Amazing museum. Lots of historical information about different cultures. At least a few hours is necessary to be able to see most items.

Hafeez Noorani

This is definitely a must go place for anyone in BC that enjoys learning about the culture and heritage of this land we call Canada. The Haida sculptures were breathtaking and the entire exhibit will leave you in awe of the craftsmanship that is unique to these cultures. The collection of international Anthropological exhibits is breathtaking but I think deserves more space.

Liam Winegard

An incredible museum, as has been said before. The collection is stunning, especially of Indigenous art, sculpture and ceremonial pieces. The international works for Papua, Fiji, Kiribati and Africa are also fantastic. Could easily spend 4-5 hours, don't come for a short time and be disappointed you did. Either way, not to be missed!

Eduardo Heredia

The MOA has a thousand of esquisit pieces of art.

Isabelle Gauthier

Visited on a rainy day. Very beautiful museum. Great free daily tours by knowledgeable guide. Lots of Canadian and international history. Located near the ocean short walk many stairs down to the beach. About a 20 minutes cab ride from downtown Vancouver.

Odysseus Pallette

Not much information but they have a huge collection of all over the world. Closes at 17:00 most often days and the long your takes about 3 hours, so consider time before coming. Entrance fee is 18 CAD.

CLR R

Loved it so much!! Got lost and learned so any things. We can be a better Canada by learning alot more Native history and why. Thank you!

Stephanie Kersey

Great experience. We saw some things we truly haven't seen at other museums. The drive was also worth it - beautiful location.

Casey Byrne

Awesome museum!!! It's a great price for how much they have. I'm definitely sad that the cafe is permanently closed, because the museum is so big that you really need a pick me up snack or coffee during your visit. The multiversity gallery has so much stuff that my boyfriend and I decided we're going to have to come back another time because we didn't want to just rush through it. Can't wait to come again and finish seeing it all!

v l

Interesting rainy day activity. The grounds behind the building is a nice, easy, scenic tranquil walk. ????

Cindy Stover

Breathtaking collection of Indigenous culture and history of the Pacific Northwest, as well as artifacts from Indigenous communities around the world. They have a clear commitment to working alongside First Peoples to ensure the artifacts are displayed and preserved in ways that are respectful and accessible to the communities that they belong to. The guided tour was stellar - the knowledgeable guide shared stories and explained customs that you wouldn't learn by touring on your own.

David

Worst museum I have been to in Canada. Trying to support the locals through tourism? Avoid UBC and this museum. Situation, it's pouring rain late in the evening, very dark and with very limited lighting... never been to the area before and I find an empty parking lot next to what seems to be the museum building. Finally found the entrance but one can't even get to the front door of the museum to check the COVID era visiting hours for the following day without returning to the vehicle and finding a ticket on the window. Solution make a 10 minute drop off zone and a very visible sign so tourists can easily see the information without having to leave their vehicle for more than 5 minutes.

Serge Vinkov

There is a nice volunteer lecture. The museum has a wonderful collection. One day is so short to enjoy of all their exhibits.

Tenek Tech

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James Zickmantel

Everyone should go and see the totems but they have other interesting stuff also worth exploring. Bear is my favorite.

Stephen Fowler

Even without The Great Hall MOA is a world class museum. A pandemic inspired private viewing of Bill Reid's work isn't so bad either.

Hessam Etminan

Fabulous museum gathering larg amounts of indiginous hand made crafts as their routine, survival and artistic productions. Follow the map on the wall and track back their footprints in north America which was admiring for me to help them surviving their valuable and sustainable inheritage. It could be more attractive if they had a local coffe' and more various hand crafts to sell to visitors.its shop was very limitted.

Hessam Etminan

Fabulous museum gathering larg amounts of indiginous hand made crafts as their routine, survival and artistic productions. Follow the map on the wall and track back their footprints in north America …

Kelsy Fletcher

Worth visiting for the architecture, which is absolutely beautiful. It's a dominating building in a beautiful setting, with lots of natural light inside from skylights. The collections themselves differ. There's an enormous collection of totems, a room entirely dedicated to one man's ceramics collection, and a room filled with various bits and pieces from many other cultures as well as First Nations. This room was iffy for me coming from New Zealand + Tongan background - many of the labels on the items really missed the mark, in some cases were downright wrong. I also question how they wound up at the museum as these things clearly weren't gifted by people from the cultures themselves - they seem to have all been collected by a Mr Frank Burnett. The surroundings of the museum are lovely. The university campus itself is worth wandering through, and definitely go to the bookstore (which is more than a bookstore). But the museum is more lovely outside than in, for me.

Plumeria Bodhisattva

If you have fascination with totem poles and American Indian artifacts, this is the museum for you. Personally, I liked viewing the various collections of artifacts from Asia because of the intricate details of their wooden and metal items, the artful pottery designs. There is a parking fee and of course entrance fee. It is worth the visit if you are in the vicinity.

Amin Aghaee

Such a wonderful museum. If want to learn a lot, you should dedicate at least 5-6 hours to see all wonderful object inside.

Nicolle Riccio

Im desapointed with this museum. They have so many pieces from the first nations, but unfortunately most of them without any explanation. We can see that there are different nations, however their pieces are mostly all mixed. Would be nice have a place for each one, with a map showing from where they came, how they was their society, their culture, etc. :/

Malik Rangara

Really loved the visit. It's possible to spend hours at MOA without getting bored or tired. Very engaging exhibits....I will highly recommend a visit ????

Howard Thomas

Fantastic exhibits of man-made artefacts. We especially interested in the first nation items.

Griffin E

A multilayered cultural wonder of the world. A simplistic yet astonishingly complex set of objects, collections and valuables from many thousands of peoples, cultures and beliefs across the globe. Hundreds of totem poles give way to the beautiful atrium in the central building, where from there, many beautiful exhibits can be found. If you have a lot of time and a lot of human interest and interaction in the different cultures of the world, then I highly recommend you check this beautiful and modern gem of a museum out for yourself

Pearl Low

I cannot rave about this place enough! So many things to check out. One could spend an entire day and not finish everything. There are multiple exhibitions that rotate through the museum as well as a (more) permanent part of the museum that showcases indigenous cultural artifacts, and Asian artifacts. I have yet to go through the entire museum, so there might be more I'm missing. Either way, Deffs worth a trip! There's paid parking that's usually available. Bussing to this location is also possible, though not as accessible (I've heard there isn't a direct line to the museum).

Ricky

MOA is a world class museum and a must visit on a rainy day for anyone interested in Canadian culture and heritage. My favourite part of my visit was the Bill Reid rotunda which features The Raven and the First Men sculpture.

Mariana Oliveira

This is my favorite cultural place in Vancouver. There's just SO MUCH to see. Go on Thursdays from 5pm to 9pm and pay 1/2 price (only $10).

farzod darzi

A must visit if you are a UBclC student since it's free and it's on campus. Very educational

Adam W

Awesome collection of native art, Bill Reid seems to have a permanent spot which is rightly deserved.

Stefan Quintarelli

The Museum of Anthropology in Vancouver is definitely worth a visit! You can park on the parking lot next to the museum for a fee, but it's pretty easy to find a parking spot down the road if you don't mind the walk. The museum itself has a great set-up and lots to see and learn, and even the gift shop is a welcome feature

Doug “Whistler Realtor” Treleaven

Simply stunning Arthur Erickson building, housing art, sculptures, carvings and native culture, mainly focused on the west coast and our favourite locations, Haida Gwai.

Udit Bhide

Excellent, well preserved, huge collection of artifacts. Descriptive plaques made things educational. The special exhibit was very well laid out as well and informative.

Helen Clement

Absolutely delightful. A journey through time. A treasure trove of fascinating artifacts and beautiful vistas.

Victoria Speirs

Wonderful. Could get lost here for days. Would go alone next time so as not to feel rushed

Harry Hao

Amazing museum to experience and a good source of information on our ancestors and their way of life. Great view overlooking the ocean.

Fiona Jonkers

Amazing displays of native art both recent and historical pieces

alomol

It is a very important museum. Learn about the people whose been living this land and territory. There is also an amazing collection of objects from peoples around the world. There is so much that it takes many many visits to actually grasp how much information is stored there.

Gabriella Franco

This place is so awesome. Fun place to come for a date. Or with family, or alone! My grandparents were in town fr California and wanted to go, so I took them (my 3rd time) and we took the 230 free tour. The woman giving the tour was well-informed and passionate. Probably in her 60s (I hope that's not rude, but I forgot her name). We stayed after the tour for a while and talked with her quite a bit, along with some others that stuck around. Definitely go. Also Thursday pm is discount night.

Sacha Joubert

This museum is well worth a visit. From the architecture to the visiting exhibits, the MOA on the UBC Endowment Lands is a trip into a wonderland of history and culture.

Michael Vader

Amazing experience! I love visiting this gem when I have the chance!

Plumeria Bodhisattva

This museum is something really special. Paying homage to the indigenous people of BC is important and this museum does a great job in giving visitors a peek into the lives of indigenous people both from BC and around the world.

Meads_Adventures

Lovely day out and lots to see!! Seemed to got lost and wasn’t much in way of a plan on what to see next! But honestly definitely worth seeing it’s always amazing seeing the world in a different perspective and seeing things I would never have been able to see in Australia.

Niranjhana Narayanan

A beautiful and serene experience! They housed so many artifacts of the First Nations people, I learnt a lot about their culture, the ceremonies and artwork/handiwork. Potluck, the huge dishes, the bentwood boxes, the carpets and the screens depicting the community's relations with the land and ancestors.. I particularly found their spirituality of living one with nature inspiring. The European ceramics from the 17th up to the latest centuries were pretty dope to look at. I also loved the multiversity which displayed relics and everyday objects used 1000 years ago from all over the world, capturing almost all ethnicities of the older civilizations. The Great Hall is undergoing seismic updates till September 2022 though.

Emmelina Audigier-Prade

This feels like a small museum but then you discover the drawers that pull out with even more things in and suddenly you've got more than it's possible to see in a day. The cafe was good with a comfortable sofa. The different rooms had different ways of showing objects so that there's no chance of getting board. The gift shop was full of interesting items.

Andrew Hogan

Incredible exhibits, most seemed like a lot of heart and thought went into the works. But after some exhibits preached about good tourist consumerism and buying authentic pieces that benefit the culture of origin, I thought the gift shop would reflect these values... Instead, I found that most products were made in china. Also saw some printed bamboo cups which actually use bamboo, plastic, and formaldehyde. At least some of the items were sourced from Native artists, however, and they were very beautiful. If you want authentic work, try to visit a reservation if possible instead! Spend your money on the artists themselves.

Negar Javan

Fabulous architecture and building with great selections.

Inderjit Singh

Honestly I didn't like the place that much. People who loves history, have enough time (maybe like 1.5-2 hours) and have patience, those might like this place

Jillian Robertson

Each time I visit MOA I learn something new and wonderful. The staff are always very polite and knowledgeable. The exhibits are displayed in such a respectful way.

Noemí Peña

Incredibly beautiful!!! Don’t miss this visit while you are at UBC. A worthy visit to get close to the history of the land you walk in.

Daniel A. Surya

My family and I visited this Museum of Anthropology (MoA) and we were amazed by the variety of the historical collections they have, not only within the North America, but also reaching out to South East Asia countries like Indonesia! The prices for 6 years old and under is free. And since I have a UBC card I also get a free pass.

Svea Poulsen (Sveava)

Amazing architecture for some incredible art. Lots of interactive displays. Great gift shop for unique gifts. Staff is quite helpful and knowledgable.

Matthew Hopton

Great museum, packed with artifacts and informative explanatory boards. Bring 25¢ for the lockers if you have a backpack as they're not allowed in the exhibits. Staff are very friendly, recommended.

Elliot Salisbury

Lots on display, and beautiful presentation, but I didn't find the information plaques answered the questions I had.

Young Yang

人類學博物館MOA ( Museum of Anthropology )was founded in1949. A place of world arts + cultures and top 5 sightseeing and great museum in Vancouver. Part of the UBC. You could spend all day in there.

Martin Franssen

Beautifull and historically interesting museum. Easy parking in the nearby garage. Take at least a few hours to soak up the history of the native people of the part of the world. Impressive big wood sculptures and a very nice collection of masks of all around the world.

Mantis

Still the place I remembered from my elementary school trip some 30 years ago. some new things, well alot of new things, but still just memorable and informative as ever

Cristiane Aigner

This is an amazing museum must visit. It’s the better place to understand all the Canadian Culture.

Marina B

Great place to visit..all the wonderful artifacts & history to see, learn about. Last time I was here was grade 1 field trip. Can't appreciate any of this at that young age. Definitely loved it more as an adult!

dominique pietras

One of the best museums I have been to in a long time. So much to see an read and it was all so interesting. The museum covers indigenous cultures from all over the world. When we went they also had a 10 year anniversary exhibit on the earthquake in Japan. Highly recommend to everyone.

Edible Pipis

Amazing collection , interesting and complete. I love these low-cost options that provide you with knowledge on the many cultures that exist in these lands. the museum is nice and the UBC campus is worth a visit.

Dahlia Das

Great place to learn about Canada's Heritage and the First Nations. Lots of world artefacts too. Focused more on our interest areas to avoid being overwhelmed.

Jennifer Chu

Was able to partake in the free evening guided tour. A night at the MOA is a very humbling experience that I would highly recommend to anyone.

Joerg Witte

Best Museum in BC for insight on the history, culture and traditions of Canadas First Nation. Wonderfully situated on Vancouvers UBC campus just off the wild wreck beach coast.

Loree Slack

So much to see to do it in one day. One can walk the Museum in one day, however to really appreciate the Museum I would say two maybe even three days. I was so overwhelmed with all the different exhibits. I really enjoyed the artists work from Masks, Totem poles, clothing, boats, arrows, spears, paddles, tools, dolls, idols, Gods, statues, cookware, eating utensils. Rows and rows of artifacts. The Museum is wheel chair friendly, it has a cafeteria, however no food or drink is allowed in the Museum where artifacts are, the museum provides lockers has bathrooms right from the entrance toward the cafeteria. You are allowed to take pictures, videos, but again so much to see and want to share it's an amazing place. I would say bring your well behaved children they would enjoy it.

Samantha Flesh

Very interesting and would definitely recommend for anyone except for families with young children. The exhibits ranged from indigenous people's totem poles to traditional Japanese clothes.

CAI GAN XIAN Lucas

Great museum. I only had 2 hours to visit it and i was sad to not be able to stay longer. Lot of object all around the world.

Google Guide

Museum located on the grounds of the University of British Columbia peninsula, that mainly features the anthropology of the major First Nations people groups of the Province. Beautifully designed buildings with magnificent grand hall (often used for performances, educational sessions, and other functions). Nice outdoor pond with wonderful views of the ocean and mountains. A few displays are allocated for international anthropological pieces. Public Cafe with outdoor patio (weather permitting). Onsite parking. Transit accessible with a walk through UBC campus.

Alice Watson

A pretty intense museum. The multiversity section has over 9000 items. There is a LOT to look at and to read. I recommend you come prepared to spend at least 3 hours here. I brought a sketchbook and took breaks from exploring by sitting down and sketching some of my favourite items.

clinton yeung

There are many gems to be found in UBC the Museum of Anthropology is a must see. The entrance fee for students is free and every one is reasonable. They have ton of Northwest Coast First Nations artifacts and beautiful totems . A museum to remember, they also have strict covid measures in place that's actually enforce so visit safely and enjoy the wonders of artwork, craving, weavings and education. When your done go for a walk around the building there's huts and totems outside although might not be there as they are gearing up for a expansion and preservation from winter. Go to the website and check out the online map and see what event they are holding its worth everyone time at least once.

Jihan Carrasquero Uzcategui

Awesome museum to learn about Haida Gwaii and Canada's aboriginal history and culture. Interesting carved poles, European pottery, cultural artifacts from around the world. Expect at least a 2 hours visit as there is a lot to see.

braysniper

Lots to look at!!

Jason S

Such a rich catalogue of historical artifacts that showcase the West coast. The new ceramics exhibition featuring 11 important artists is fantastic.

Kaye Hamilton-Smith

Great totem poles, woven good and clothing. There are also woven good from Papua New Guinea and other countries. The European porcelain dinnerware seems oddly misplaced, but that's what donors can do.

Bill Sedgwick

An amazing museum that has almost too much on show to take in. Beautifully presented PNW artifacts and art and worth a visit if you're in the Vancouver area.

Min Zhang

A huge amount of collection from everywhere. Located inside the beautiful UBC campus. A bit far from city center though. Better to drive a car2go or something like this there.

Jordan Cran

I visited the MoA in late February 2021 primarily to experience the Future for Memory exhibit on loan from Japan, exploring how those impacted by the great East Japan earthquake experience memory in the wake of such physical destruction. It was a very moving and thought provoking exhibit. The stories shared are from a variety of perspectives and the mediums used of equal variety. I would rate the exhibit a 5/5. Would be nice to have more audio content for the rest of the museum. Covid restrictions limit interaction with some items. Over all a great visit and an enjoyable and educational trip.

Alex Rampage

Interesting way of knowing a bit more about native Americans and BC history. Also a bit of history about other countries too! Definitely worth a visit.

G Martin Pearce

After a visit to the disappointing Vancouver Art Gallery (2 ⭐️) things got significantly better at The Museum of Anthropology on the University of British Columbia campus. The museum has to be a “must visit” for tourists and locals alike. It’s a feast of surprises and enthralling exhibits. Don’t miss it.

Clem Gunter

Really nice art in a lovely space, only wish it had more about the native people's lives and culture

Hilary Elliott

One visit isn't enough. The building itself is beautiful and there are so many interesting works in this museum. The UBC students are so lucky to come whenever they want for free! I especially enjoyed the first nations exhibits, but the artifacts from other cultures around the world were also beautiful. The juxtaposition of contemporary works with more historical pieces helped to mix things up and avoid information overload from any one time period or place.

Ronald Syahril Ayub

Great place to learn anthropology. Parking is limited.

Rawa

A very nice museum where I learned so much about the history of red indians( indigenous people of Canada). The location is beautiful and is inside the UBC campus! I totally reccomend it! :)

Sébastien Duval

Absolutely beautiful collection.

Alan Welson

Yes, you came here for the review and ratings and you saw thousands of good reviews and high ratings. It is the place to go and you will not be disappointed! One thing that can be easily missed is the treasures stored in the drawers which are free to be opened. Don’t miss the opportunity!

Sergane Sariani

very well furnished and documented museum. Presentatiin is excellent and the art incredible. A must!

Julián Andrés Carvajal

I loved it! ???? So beautiful. Not very big but it was very nice.

Joel Kaplan

A treasure in Vancouver. Fabulous drawers and exhibits full of treasures from all of the world. The First Nation's relics are absolutely phenomenal and historic.

Reggie Bennett

Stunning architecture and really in depth experience. The security guard was very pleasant and kind when we visited.

Tom Ve

yes don't worry I Tom have been here and yes I Tom am reviewing this museum with the utmost compassion for the ducks swimming in the pond behind me. Why they are beautiful ducks. Now some may say that the mallard ducks behind me might have nothing to do with this review and one might be right that is why Im attatching a picture of my shoe. Enjoy

Ambar Bin-Soekardji

A pretty intense museum. The multiversity section has over 9000 items. There is a LOT to look at and to read. I recommend you come prepared to spend at least 3 hours here. I brought a sketchbook and took breaks from exploring by sitting down and sketching some of my favourite items.

Parham

One of the most unique museums in west coast Canada or even North America. Very specific to North West indigenous (First Nations) art and culture.

Sorcha Matthews

Amazing collection! I just wish there was more information on some of the pieces, though I will go off and do some research of my own! Definitley worth the trip.

Sophie Wyne

This museum is something really special. Paying homage to the indigenous people of BC is important and this museum does a great job in giving visitors a peek into the lives of indigenous people both from BC and around the world.

Lawrence Holbrook

Full disclosure: I didn't go into the museum - it wasn't open for business when I arrived on the morning of 13 July 2021 - but I did notice that the Great Hall was closed for renovations. I walked the grounds and took in the ocean views and the First Nations buildings - and their accompanying interpretive signs - just to the west of the main building.

Harseerat Khaira

This museum is great in terms of native history. I also love the architecture of the building. However, I felt that some of the information plaques were lacking. Still worth the admission

Joaquin Muñoz

Amazing. Wonderful museum, with careful attention to articulating the past and the present. Really appreciated the careful displays and language of descriptions.

Giovanna Dominguez Timor

One of the most comprehensive collections of indigenous peoples art. Sad to discover many sold their family treasures to avoid their destruction just as they too were being sickened and rooted out for elimination

Asmita Chakraborty

One of the best museums I have visited in my life. A must visit destination if anyone has interest in history, art , culture and see the breathtaking cultural heritage of native civilizations of Canada and British Columbia. The collections are amazing. I have visited this place a number of times and always had a lovely experience. It has free entry for UBC students. Currently the great hall is undergoing a seismic upgrade, so the spectacular totempoles are lying in another storage room on racks. They have artefact collections from different parts of the world. I was quite impressed to find sculpture, displays , paintings from my hometown West Bengal in this museum. The ambience is beautiful and enriching. I highly recommend visiting this museum.

Luiz Felipe Mendes

The UBC campus is a great place to go in general, but we really enjoyed our visit to the Museum of Anthropology. The Canadian natives history and art are incredibly. There are some free guide tours and it is possible to buy a ticket for both Biodiversity and Anthropology together with a discount.

Livia Evergreen

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.

Michael K.

A must visit in Vancouver. I learned a lot and realize we have a long road ahead to make amends for the atrocities committed against First Nations people.

Mehnaz T

Loved every bit of it. Totally a must see. Give yourself 2 hours minimum to see everything without being rushed. We went during covid at 11am and so was not busy.

Durga Kale

A lovely collection of artefacts from over the world...BUT... disappointing curation and display. Don't miss the artefacts in the drawers- especially the Japanese woodblock prints and ancient pottery fragments from the Mediterranean world and Sumeria (last set of drawers, under Greece/Rome showcase and Middle East showcase at the back, respectively). The First Nations art display is lovely! Snippets of art and culture of Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh peoples among others, roped me in. However, the other displays have little to no attention in terms of it's display and accessibility. The labels for the artefacts say "figure", or "sculpture", without any dates/years or epoch. If a viewer is looking at the artefact, what should they make of it's cultural significance, or how ancient/modern the particular piece is? If this is a museum, I would want to know all this! What will a visitor such as myself do with the accession numbers on the labels? If I had to refer to the master database with accession numbers stored somewhere to understand the particular objects, I will much rather go to a reserve collection/repository and not the museum with displayed art/objects! I also understand there is a lot of material to display, but that's what curation is for! I would like to see select artefacts with their cultural significance/context, rather than a showcase full of objects without labels, guiding text, etc. I am aware there's the audio guide to the museum. But that cannot be a substitute for proper labels and text prompts. And there are some mislabeled artefacts. The For a museum at UBC, I am very disappointed. If ever there's a chance curate the museum collection and help with identification/labeling the artefacts along with the description plates, I will be very happy to be a part of it. With some experience in curation, I would like to extend whatever help I can, and make the connections at this museum shine! What is anthropology without a narrative? Let us help the artefacts speak!

Wm Leler

An amazing museum, with totem poles, masks, headdresses, and other fascinating materials. Excellent free tours. Be sure to open some of the drawers to see even more things. Not too big, but I could spend days there and not see everything.

jordanj

Amazing museum. I took a pretty substantial amount of photos because I couldn’t help it it.Highly recommend if you are into First Nations stuff, or if you are just interested in it.

Rikki Chakrabarti

I could have spent an entire day looking through all the incredible displays here! I brought a friend who is in a wheelchair, and although it's fully accessible; some areas were more challenging to navigate as they were uphill. I would definitely go back and take a tour so I know what the different areas are. Be sure to open drawers in the displays to see what's inside. My favorite artist display was by Judy Chartrand.

Kirill Tropin

Highest number of the best indiginous items I've ever seen. Covers Northwest items, and pieces from around the world. Highly recommend!

Mike Diakuw

Superb museum. Great examples of the art along with simple, but compelling information. I had to be dragged out. Food preparation at the Resturant was slow, but delicious. If you forget to bring a quarter for a locker, the friendly staff may just spot you one.

Daniel Linhart

Take a tour with museum employee and you'll get quick insight what all you can find here. You can learn a lot about not only american natives traditions. Really great place for spending the time while is raining outside.. ;)

Isha Jain

Must visit, one of a kind museum! They have loads of exhibits (some permanent, some short term) representing a lot of different cultures around the world.

Adam Brown

An absolutely incredible museum with truly an embarrassment of riches within its doors. There is so much to see and explore that you could easy spend a large part of a day here if you wanted. A must-visit if you have any interest in anthropology.

Heidi J.

We spent one rainy afternoon at this museum and wish we had more time. If you’re interested in anthropology and First Nations arts, allow yourselves at least 3 hours to see everything. We are happy to have visited but the 2 hours was definitely not enough.

amber dearden

Very interesting, lots and lots of things to explore, I liked the new puppet exhibit.

Minghui Lin

A great place to go even in a rainy day. A variety of cultures, both indigenous and worldwide, are exhibited here. You can even spend the entire afternoon here to explore every area. There is also a shop inside if you are interested in buying some cultural souvenirs.

Fiona Burness

Very well arranged and curated collections. Still worth a visit despite the great Hall being closed for seismic upgrades. Two hours well spent.

Peter Hubka

There is something you should know about first nation people. They were hinters, builders, but most of all I love their style of art, through they express feelings or giving a pride to community. This museum has lot to ofer, there is a free tour several times a day, and they have lot of things in deposit of outher cultures and countries.

Daryl Li

Interesting museum with audio tour. Not as much material as expected.

W T

Pretty amazing collection of indigenous peoples from across the globe. Hard to believe some of these are even here they are so old and beautiful. The ceramic gallery stands out as it is completely unrelated but at the same time, so eye opening as a timeline of human history, largel european and asia. A great use of time on a "what to do" afternoon, Go There!

Reg Natarajan

A magical place.

Alessandro Balocco

Very interesting exibition and explanations by the staff provided during the free tour!

Brad Spontak

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.

Xi Vahn

Good museum, lots of interesting content! Their collection is pretty large.

Keven Jeffery

Well worth a visit. Make sure to take the free guided tours.

Timtwoface (Timtwoface)

I've always been a fan of this Museum since first visiting in Grade 4 to learn about the Haida, and since then have continued to love it and its displays over the years, particularly the works of Bill Reid.

E. E.

Grand architecture. Breathtaking expansive view. Exquisite collection... far beyond anticipation. Lifts one spirit to merely walk through the door. Well worth the time and effort. Sincerely

Michael Cochrane

Loved the initial display of first nations pieces. Some of the other areas were a little overwhelming with sheer number of artifacts that were on display. Although it's understandable since it's in a university. Gift shop was great too with jewelry made by different cultures.

J P

Amazing museum with so much cultural heritage. The collection is vast and diverse and it’s documented very well. Love how the smaller artifacts have been organized in pull out glass drawers. Touch screens at each section tells you much more about each item in their collection. The museum is also a relaxing and calm place to visit but if you’re really interested in Anthropology I’d recommend a full day at the museum. Free for UBC students and discount rates for other students.

Saulius Grigaliunas

Very well structured. Make sure to attend one of the free guided tours

S J

Everyone should go here to learn a lot about the history in the local area, BC, and on a national level. Wonderful displays, very professional.

Reid Chamberlain

Great museum with a large collection of West Coast Indigenous artifacts and art. Great for kids to learn about other cultures and civilizations.

Erin Smith

Great place to spend the day. If you really like history you'll enjoy this place for sure!

S B

Great beautiful museum with lots of artifacts. Took about 2 hours to go through but could take longer if you like to read through everything.

Swap S

This museum was full of items from indigenous folks of the province. These were laid out in spacious sections and every display was accompanied by a description that explained its history, use and significance. They also sections dedicated to many items from other regions(Korea, Japan, India, etc.) of the world, which surprised me! The museum’s backyard is huge and contains totem poles and expansive views. Do walk by there. The gift shop, on the other hand, was small and overpriced. Museums aren’t everybody’s thing, however, if you enjoy visiting them and are in Vancouver, do check this place out!

Rob Meekel

The museum is amazing. If you are in to indigenous cultures, this could take you all day to go through. Literally hundreds s of drawers to open besides the tons of displays. Had a little bit of issue with the cafeteria running out of vegan …

Pankaj Saxena

An excellent experience, particularly a deep insight about original residents of Canada. The lady at the ticket counter was extremely courteous and helpful.

Nathalie WOLFSTIRN

Extremely interesting museum. I learned a lot about the first Nations but also about plenty of of other tribes around the world and about their culture. The museum gives good explanation about the traditions, and the objects used for them. It is definitely a must-see in Vancouver!

Casey Thorhauge

The museum was amazing, it had a beautiful and vast collection of First Nation culture which was an honor to visit. There was a single room with 10,000 items in it! Plan to spend a few hours here and make sure to visit the outdoor exhibit spaces as well!

Filip Żmijewski

Amazing place with a lot of amazing art from around the world and especially First Nation art. Worth visiting and spending few hours.

Colin Jarvis

Great selection of First Nations art, with the best exhibits in my view being the Haida totems that have been there for a few years. Brought my wife, who is from Scotland, and it gave her a good overview. Could be a bit more direction or storytelling feel to the exhibits to make it more accessible for casual visitors, but a good experience overall.

H Park

Most of the artworks are west coast native art. Small collection. It takes about 30 mins to see all the exhibition. Worth a visit, but quite over rated.

S&T Tay

Amazingly large amount of exhibits. Take the time to look though the exhibits in the drawers, most of the stuff is in there. Friendly helpful staff. It feels like even the security guards are knowledgeable about anthropology. I saw a security guard explaining the fabric collection to a visitor, which was quite impressive.

Megan Emery

During renovation of the great hall, the museum is reduced to a few dimly lit rooms with lots of masks. Rather disappointing and a waste of money. It will probably be better when the construction is done.

JP

This museum is a must see in Vancouver, just for the Indigenous pieces that are in the Great Hall.

Janaki Diva

This museum will be learning experience for everyone who visits this place. We get to know the human cultures from all parts of the world.

Lieve Vandenberghe

Relatively small but very nice museum mainly focused on native American art. The architecture of the building supports the displayed art very well through the shape of the spaces and the light entering through the big windows. Very much enjoyed the exhibition "Shadows strings and other things" and the outdoor exhibition.

Ricardo Seah

Great exhibits and friendly staff. Best place to be to check out art works native to the Pacific Northwest.

Jessica Mountz

So. Much. Stuff. This is a beautiful building crammed with stuff. Each exhibit has several drawers beneath the glass case which can be opened to see more artifacts. If you …

B K

You won’t be disappointed. Highly recommend.

Lori Bennett

Love the MOA, see something new every time I visit.

Melissa Smith

Stunning museum tribal art from all over the world ....home of the beginning of man.....Bill Reid (haida indian)

Carlos Perales Flores

Clean, quiet, huge and wonderful. This museum is so fantastic inside that every section of this place is perfectly delicate.

Sonya Webster-Freeman

Loved the museum, ... Very diverse in cultures with so much to see!!, front desk could've been just a bit kinder, but you can't beat the price or the experience. Worth the trip.!

Sebastian Varghese

Fantastic museum I ever visited in my life. I went with my classmates for a study tour but the atmosphere in there was very like I was in a picnic. I studied and at the same time I enjoyed with my friends. The experience in there was really worth. The ancient Canadian arts and there things are clearly shown in the museum.

C A

These positive reviews are all fake. The museum is Boring with a capital B. It was bland, pitiful and honestly a pathetic excuse for a museum. I LOVE history museums and was excited to learn about indigenous people, but this was the biggest waste of money. Students get in free and they are probably writing the positive reviews for extra credit….hence the fact that some of these comments sound like a thesis paper. Check out these photos for a glimpse into what is on display. Take a walk outside instead. If you want to ruin a date, take them here!

Vivek V

Too many things inside, great history but they have very limited space to display everything. Most of the artifacts are in the drawers, its impossible to see all of they If they only had more space to showcase all of them on displays

Nyan Saik Krat

Lovely museum with a great collection of local indigenous pieces (both historical and contemporary!). Their global collections are also quite diverse, and the ceramic history section was surprisingly fascinating.

Sunny Singh

This is a really cool museum! It's especially good if you want to learn about the indigenous people of Northwest Coast and even has comments from indigenous people on their own artifacts which is awesome. Its also not too big and you can get through it in about 2 - 3 hrs while taking your time.

Eduardo Ferreira

Very interesting exhibits of indigenous and other international artifacts. Location is also really close to some trails and beaches, so definitely worth a visit.

Jeffrey Levin

A beautiful museum. Needs some time to enjoy everything.

Miguel Gómez

Such a beautiful Museum. Great Architecture and Great Historical and Cultural Collection.

Jan

You could enjoy the traditional aboriginal dancing over here

Jenice Michaels

A large museum dedicated to the cultural riches upon which modern Mexico was established. If you have even the slightest curiosity in anthropology, history, literature, mythology, or, well, Mexico, this is a must-see in Mexico City. Allow plenty of time for your visit; this museum is jam-packed with beautiful and fascinating objects and details, all housed in a beautiful setting complete with gardens, sculptures, and fountains.

Tracy Lott

I have always loved this museum and find something new every time I attend. The drawers of artifacts are like opening up jewel boxes of treasure. I thoroughly enjoyed the powerful Kent Monkman exhibit. However, I was a bit surprised and disappointed that though I had purchased a ticket for 4:00, I had still had to stand in line 25 minutes to see the exhibit which closed at 5:00.

Nitahi Escolar Bach

It's a really beautiful museum showcasing cultures from all around the world. Everyone should go behind the museum(don't need to pay) there's a beautiful reflecting pond. My only complaint is that the shelves seem a bit too condensed, but I'm not sure how much they can do about it.

Mary Speed

A great place to visit in UBC. You can get a walking tour of the famous campus at the same time. We enjoyed the museum and there are tons of interesting items to see. Planning to go back in the summer.

Elias Rieger

If you are a ubc student you have to go to the MOA. Go between classes, or after school. It's free. Very peaceful atmosphere. Learn a little bit about your tiny place in history.

Gary Graham

I HATED this place. I wanted to learn about the First Nations people. I wanted to know how the lives of the Original Canadians were. I wanted to know what their livelihood was like, what they did, how their lives were like, etc. I did not get to learn any of that. All I saw were totem poles. 100000s of them. I couldn't make any sense of any of those. I could read and understand what was shown on those poles and what it meant. But that didn't shed any light on what I wanted to know. Maybe I'm not smart enough to understand, but it was a total waste of time. There were some material relics from some other cultures, but they were all so incomplete. It seemed so forced. It seemed like, "hey we are keeping these too, so that we don't look like we're discriminating". It was a total waste of money as well. But if you are UBC student though, you should visit the place at least once. It's free for you. I got this tag (attached) at the entrance. The tag is as boring as the museum.

john quan

Great place to visit to learn and explore. Felt safe with the limited visitor policy. Variety of items from all over the world.

Zach Timmons (Zak Kadmon)

My husband and I celebrated our 11th anniversary by visiting the Museum of Anthropology, which we had gone to but not entered the year before we were married. It was a great way to connect with an important moment in our past, and it was a very richly endowed museum to boot. It would take an entire day, or more, to look at every item in their collection!

Mitchell Greene

Great visit to the museum for our first time visiting. Lots of great content throughout but maybe wish there was a bit more of a flow/story between exhibits like some other exhibits I've been to.

Simon Dupuis

That place is so impressive!! The artefacts, the size of the totems...wow. I appreciate the fact they worked with the first nations for alot of aspects of the museum.

Amardeep Khosla

Wait for the seismic upgrades to the main atrium to be completed. Its absence makes the rest of the Museum crowded and claustrophobic. Ordinarily, it is a visit I look forward to! Not this time.

Fiona Sedgwick

The MOA is filled with a multitude of anthropological treasures from Canada and other parts of the world. NB: Not 5-star because there is no restaurant or coffee bar on its premises and the one we were advised to go to was a student cafeteria on the UBC campus that had no healthy food choices.

Edna Cisneros

Nice, I never imagined I was going to enjoy the porcelain but I did. It can be much better though..

Kevin Dalton

Great little museum - kept our girls (3.5, 1) interested for an hour or so. Lots of masks and indigenous art. Interesting Kent Monkman Exhibit when we went. Relaxed and family friendly: COVID timed-entry meant we were pretty much to ourselves. Cafe an excellent space to take a short break before heading on.

Andréa Biason

Glad we have a place close by that helps me teach my kids about different cultures within BC and all over the world, especially during a time that we cannot travel. The exhibits were so informative. My kids certainly learned a lot and asked to come back soon after.

Hannah Hernandez

A great place to learn more about indigenous culture around the world. There is A LOT of artifacts and pieces to learn about here as it is a large museum. It is very informative however I do wish there were more interactive parts to it as it can be difficult to see and read about so many artifacts all at once. Make time to spend at least 1.5 hours here as there is so much to look at. Well worth the money. They also have an outdoor mini exhibit at the back!

Greg Tarr

Great way to spend the afternoon. There is a huge amount of artifacts here, focusing mainly on First Nations on the west coast, but also many locations around the globe including Pacific, Asia, and Africa.

Jamie Frankis

Wow. Just an amazing array of First Nations artefacts. Free tours every hour were well worth doing too.

daizo yokoyama

This museum is world famous for its beautiful aboriginal Canadian’s cultural collection including wood carvings ,paintings, metal works, masks and more. The original building was designed by Arthur Erickson, the legendary Canadian modern architect and this is one of the best of his work. The motif of the great hall structure would be the wood frame gate of Haida Gwaii. The building has been extended without losing original atmosphere.

K B

Lots of great history packed into a beautiful lay out. My family had a wonderful time. I would recommend locals and tourists to visit. Admission pricing is very fair as well.

Aleksey Panasyuk

Excellent museum because of the guides. There is a lot of culture related to Native Americans. There are free talks and the staff is very friendly and knowlegeble. Talk takes about 1 hour and there are multiple talks describing inside and outside exhibits.

D Milburn

Overwhelming bottomless pit of knowledge and information of various cultures. Today we bought our membership to show our support to Black History month and since we really want to come back since there is so much to learn and explore! Found a gorgeous handcrafted African ring at the gift shop too! Love this museum!

Antonio Calderon

Always great exhibitions! And a great place to learn about BC First Nations

Barbara Akkaya

We enjoyed the museum, which is warm, clean and bright modern building. There is paid parking on site or free on the nearby road. Our only disappointment was the unprofessional attitude of the cafe staff. We were given our coffee in paper cups even though I had said we were drinking on site. When my husband asked for cups disrespectfully the server just poured the coffee into ceramic cups. We asked for a fresh coffee; due it now getting cold. The female called my husband rude to my face and then proceeded to make an unnecessary comment to me. The the male smirked while he made the most awful tasting coffee. Not a nice way to end our stay in such a beautiful city.

Martin Buktaw

I really enjoyed the fact that the exhibits were done in collaboration with the indigenous people they represented. Very respectful and overall enjoyable!

Colleen Finn

Haven't been here in a very long time. It was so worth the visit, the collections are amazing, the history is shared in a clear and concise manner, I will be back.

Permbun Aimsupasit

Nice museum in UBC, however it take about 15 minute from nearest bus stop to here.

Jorge Esteva

It is great! I took the 11 a.m. guided tour, the lady that explained all of the pieces was very kind and cultured. Be patient, take your time, opens some drawers. You could easily miss some great stuff if you rush it. I recomend visiting the temporal expositions as well.

Athira Nair

Good experience. We went on an overcast day, and yet the drive there was very peaceful and amazing. The museum itself is very well maintained and explains many stories about the first settlers in the region and about the the British conquests.

Victor Yeung

An excellent place to learn the culture of The First Nations.

LUIS HDEZ

Interesting exhibits , good lighting and a confortable atmosphere, they have a special ticket price for families.

Mark Wilson

To see the beauty of the indigenous people and their stories being told through their carvings is a national treasure. A must see when visiting Vancouver.

Pandora Young

This is THE MUSEUM to visit whenever one visits Vancouver. Tonight we attended the opening celebration - Making of the Infinite. 1st class event from guest speakers of Aboriginal people in Canada and Australia to collector of the show... music, food, wine and the exhibition is phenomenal featuring seven female Aboriginal artists from Central Australia.

Ed Nainby-Luxmoore

Great museum with a vast array of artifacts and stories. Some detailed information and knowledge sharing about local First Nations culture. Definitely a museum more suited to adults there are a few interactive exhibits with videos etc. but primarily artifacts and the chance to read about cultures and how the artifacts relate to them.

SSS _

It is a nice museum but quite small and obviously, only focuses ona few area of interests. Definitely recommend to visit.

Wun Tun

They're currently undergoing seismic upgrades so the great room was closed. There's a little discount because of this and we were able to use the family rate. You can still see the totem poles in a storage room laying on racks. Still impressive. We came early lots of parking. 2 hours was just enough time with 2 kids. You can easily spend more time if you come with someone who appreciates every bit of history on display and discuss about the pieces. The outside exhibits are open to the public and the entire museum is cool thanks to Arthur Erikson's architecture.

James Hallworth

Nice exhibits....need to bring earbuds if you want to listen to extra info by using your phone...main hall and another section closed at time of visit. Was worth the 15 cad entry, is fairly quick to walk around.