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Museum of Anthropology

Museum of Anthropology

6393 N.W. Marine Drive, Vancouver, British Columbia
604 827 5932
http://moa.ubc.ca/home.php
Daily: 10am–5pm Tuesday: 10am–9pm

The Museum of Anthropology at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver is one of the most beautiful sites in Canada. Featuring both indoor and outdoor exhibits showcasing artwork, buildings, tools, clothing, and other cultural objects of different peoples around the globe, this museum is truly a must-see for any young Canadian looking for more information about his or her heritage!

UBC Museum of Anthropology houses one of the world’s finest displays of Northwest Coast First Nations art in a spectacular Arthur Erickson designed building overlooking the mountains and ocean. It also features extensive collections from around the world as well as a wide range of temporary exhibitions, guided tours, and other public events.

In addition to art displays, the MOA has programs offering a dynamic range of events for the general public ranging from lectures, films and screenings, to dance and musical performances and workshops. Education programs are specially designed for elementary and secondary students. We offer on-going programs focusing on the Northwest Coast First Peoples and special exhibition programs designed around the themes of our temporary exhibitions.

Photo Credit: The Grand Hall of the Museum as seen from the outdoor exhibit. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Museum_of_Anthropology_at_UBC#/media/File:UBC_MOA_with_reflecting_pool_01.JPG

Text Credit: http://moa.ubc.ca/

NEWS FEED
  • Explore150 photoSpot Snapshot/ ymkim/ Jul 4, 2017
  • Exploring Canada and Beyond at MOA - Explorer le Canada et au-delà de ses frontières au Musée d'anthropologie
    guestBook Guestbook/ Explore150 Team/ Feb 14, 2014

    I'll start right off by saying it: if you are ever in Vancouver, even just for a day, you HAVE to check out the Museum of Anthropology on the UBC campus. Not only is the site itself gorgeous, but the artifacts themselves are very striking. The outdoor gallery highlights a traditional Haida village, complete with a Reflection Pool to show that these people settled along the coast. The village transports you back in time, as it's set up in a way that allows you to walk through it to get the full experience. (The outdoor gallery was my favourite. I actually came back outside after I finished looking around indoors.)

    However, the indoor gallery is just as amazing. The Grand Hall is filled with interesting artifacts (including the biggest serving bowl I've ever seen!) and gives an amazing view of the Haida village. The indoor gallery also features many works by Bill Reid, a prominent First Nations artist.

    I loved using the MOACAT to find different artifacts. The artifact room is truly unique in that it's interactive: you can open drawers, walk around at your own pace, and look at some truly astounding pieces of history.

    My favourite artifact was Louis Jackson's Kissing Otter Pendant (see if you can find it!) because it was Canadian and, well... I love otters. The MOACAT told me all about it, too, which gave me the full effect.

    Why are you still here reading? Get over there! There's tons to be discovered!


    Je commencerai d’abord en disant ceci: si vous venez à Vancouver, même pour une seule journée, vous DEVEZ visiter le Musée d’anthropologie situé sur le campus de l’Université de la Colombie-Britannique. Non seulement ce site est-il magnifique, mais les pièces exposées sont des plus étonnantes. La galerie extérieure met en scène un village traditionnel du peuple haïda, incluant un miroir d’eau pour montrer que ce peuple s’était installé le long de la côte. Ce village vous transporte dans le temps puisque vous pouvez le parcourir pour vivre une expérience authentique. (La galerie extérieure est ma favorite. J’y suis retournée après avoir terminé de visiter les expositions à l’intérieur.)

    Par contre, la galerie intérieure est toute aussi fascinante. Le Grand Hall est rempli d’artéfacts intéressants (dont le plus grand bol de service que je n’ai jamais vu!) et offre une vue extraordinaire sur le village haïda. La galerie intérieure propose aussi plusieurs œuvres de Bill Reid, un artiste important des Premières nations.

    J’ai adoré utiliser le catalogue du musée (« MOA CAT ») pour trouver les différents artéfacts. La salle des artéfacts est unique puisqu’elle offre une expérience interactive : vous pouvez ouvrir des tiroirs, marchez à votre propre rythme et observez des pièces d’histoires époustouflantes. L’œuvre que j’ai préférée est le pendentif des loutres s’embrassant ( « Kissing Otter Pendant ») de l’artiste Louis Jackson (voyons voir si vous pouvez le trouver!) parce que c’est une œuvre canadienne et que j’adore les loutres. Le MOA CAT m’a tout appris à son sujet, pour une expérience complète.

    Pourquoi êtes-vous toujours en train de lire? Venez au musée! Il y a des tonnes de choses à découvrir!

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The First Nations peoples of the Northwest Coast were expert canoe-makers. Each canoe is carved from a single log. With that in mind, what is the longest a canoe can be?

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The First Nations peoples of the Northwest Coast were expert canoe-makers. Each canoe is carved from a single log. With that in mind, what is the longest a canoe can be?

1 metre 40 metres 20 metres 10 metres
NEWS FEED
  • Explore150 photoSpot Snapshot/ ymkim/ Jul 4, 2017
  • Exploring Canada and Beyond at MOA - Explorer le Canada et au-delà de ses frontières au Musée d'anthropologie
    guestBook Guestbook/ Explore150 Team/ Feb 14, 2014

    I'll start right off by saying it: if you are ever in Vancouver, even just for a day, you HAVE to check out the Museum of Anthropology on the UBC campus. Not only is the site itself gorgeous, but the artifacts themselves are very striking. The outdoor gallery highlights a traditional Haida village, complete with a Reflection Pool to show that these people settled along the coast. The village transports you back in time, as it's set up in a way that allows you to walk through it to get the full experience. (The outdoor gallery was my favourite. I actually came back outside after I finished looking around indoors.)

    However, the indoor gallery is just as amazing. The Grand Hall is filled with interesting artifacts (including the biggest serving bowl I've ever seen!) and gives an amazing view of the Haida village. The indoor gallery also features many works by Bill Reid, a prominent First Nations artist.

    I loved using the MOACAT to find different artifacts. The artifact room is truly unique in that it's interactive: you can open drawers, walk around at your own pace, and look at some truly astounding pieces of history.

    My favourite artifact was Louis Jackson's Kissing Otter Pendant (see if you can find it!) because it was Canadian and, well... I love otters. The MOACAT told me all about it, too, which gave me the full effect.

    Why are you still here reading? Get over there! There's tons to be discovered!


    Je commencerai d’abord en disant ceci: si vous venez à Vancouver, même pour une seule journée, vous DEVEZ visiter le Musée d’anthropologie situé sur le campus de l’Université de la Colombie-Britannique. Non seulement ce site est-il magnifique, mais les pièces exposées sont des plus étonnantes. La galerie extérieure met en scène un village traditionnel du peuple haïda, incluant un miroir d’eau pour montrer que ce peuple s’était installé le long de la côte. Ce village vous transporte dans le temps puisque vous pouvez le parcourir pour vivre une expérience authentique. (La galerie extérieure est ma favorite. J’y suis retournée après avoir terminé de visiter les expositions à l’intérieur.)

    Par contre, la galerie intérieure est toute aussi fascinante. Le Grand Hall est rempli d’artéfacts intéressants (dont le plus grand bol de service que je n’ai jamais vu!) et offre une vue extraordinaire sur le village haïda. La galerie intérieure propose aussi plusieurs œuvres de Bill Reid, un artiste important des Premières nations.

    J’ai adoré utiliser le catalogue du musée (« MOA CAT ») pour trouver les différents artéfacts. La salle des artéfacts est unique puisqu’elle offre une expérience interactive : vous pouvez ouvrir des tiroirs, marchez à votre propre rythme et observez des pièces d’histoires époustouflantes. L’œuvre que j’ai préférée est le pendentif des loutres s’embrassant ( « Kissing Otter Pendant ») de l’artiste Louis Jackson (voyons voir si vous pouvez le trouver!) parce que c’est une œuvre canadienne et que j’adore les loutres. Le MOA CAT m’a tout appris à son sujet, pour une expérience complète.

    Pourquoi êtes-vous toujours en train de lire? Venez au musée! Il y a des tonnes de choses à découvrir!

The Museum of Anthropology at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver is one of the most beautiful sites in Canada. Featuring both indoor and outdoor exhibits showcasing artwork, buildings, tools, clothing, and other cultural objects of different peoples around the globe, this museum is truly a must-see for any young Canadian looking for more information about his or her heritage!

UBC Museum of Anthropology houses one of the world’s finest displays of Northwest Coast First Nations art in a spectacular Arthur Erickson designed building overlooking the mountains and ocean. It also features extensive collections from around the world as well as a wide range of temporary exhibitions, guided tours, and other public events.

In addition to art displays, the MOA has programs offering a dynamic range of events for the general public ranging from lectures, films and screenings, to dance and musical performances and workshops. Education programs are specially designed for elementary and secondary students. We offer on-going programs focusing on the Northwest Coast First Peoples and special exhibition programs designed around the themes of our temporary exhibitions.

6393 N.W. Marine Drive, Vancouver, British Columbia
604 827 5932
http://moa.ubc.ca/home.php
Daily: 10am–5pm Tuesday: 10am–9pm
@MOA_UBC
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Photo: The Grand Hall of the Museum as seen from the outdoor exhibit. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Museum_of_Anthropology_at_UBC#/media/File:UBC_MOA_with_reflecting_pool_01.JPG