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UBC Museum of Anthropology

Museum/Gallery6393 NW Marine Dr, Vancouver, BC, V6T 1Z2

Quick Facts

Type
Museum/Gallery
Coordinates
49.2691, -123.2592

What's on

  • Tupananchiskama
    Mar 18 – Jan 2, 2027

    An exhibition at the Museum of Anthropology exploring Ancient Andean Cosmovision.

  • Curator Tours of Tupananchiskama
    Oct 14 – Dec 4

    A series of special curator tours exploring the feature exhibition Tupananchiskama with guest curator, Luis Manuel González.

  • Culture Club at MOA: The Cycles of Autumn
    Oct 25

    MOA’s family program series, Culture Club at MOA, held on the last Sunday of each month.

Good to know

Hours & season

From Museum of Anthropology at UBC, which operates this place

Holiday Hours — December 24 | Open 10 am–2 pm

Holiday Hours — December 25 | Closed

Holiday Hours — December 26 | Regular hours

Holiday Hours — December 31 | Open 10 am–2 pm

Holiday Hours — January 1 | Regular hours

Fees & reservations

From Museum of Anthropology at UBC, which operates this place

Half-price — Thursday evening (after 5 pm)

Tickets available — at the door.

Facilities

From Museum of Anthropology at UBC, which operates this place

Venue Rentals — Spaces at MOA can be rented for weddings, corporate and community events.

Safety & notices

From Museum of Anthropology at UBC, which operates this place

Closed Mondays — October 15 – May 15

Contact

From Museum of Anthropology at UBC, which operates this place

Phone — 604-822-5087

Email — info@moa.ubc.ca

More details

Open today
Reconciliation Day 10 – 5
Group Bookings
MOA offers special rates for groups, as well as some options for private tours.

Hours

Monday
10 am – 5 pm
Thursday
10 am – 9 pm

Rates

$26
Adult (19–64)
$23
Senior (65+)
$23
Student (19+ with student ID)
$13
Youth (6–18)
Free
Child (0–5)
Free
Indigenous people
Free
UBC student/staff/faculty
Free
MOA Members
Free
UBC Inspired + UNA members
$35
Access Pass (unlimited admission for one year)

MOA Shop

Open Monday to Sunday
10 am to 5 pm (Thursdays until 9 pm) for in-person shopping. Located in the Museum lobby. Shop online—at anytime, from anywhere.
Open Monday to Sunday
10 am to 5 pm (Thursdays until 9 pm) for in-person shopping. Located in the Museum lobby.
Open Monday to Sunday, 10 am to 5 pm (Thursdays until 9 pm)
for in-person shopping. Located in the Museum lobby.

Cedar Café

Open Monday to Sunday
10 am to 5 pm (Thursdays until 7 pm). Located up the ramp from the admission desk.
Open Monday to Sunday, 10 am to 5 pm (Thursdays until 7 pm)
Located up the ramp from the admission desk.

MOA Library + Archives

The Audrey and Harry Hawthorn Library + Archives
is open by appointment.
The Audrey and Harry Hawthorn Library + Archives
open by appointment.

Getting Here

Transit
From Vancouver: The westbound 4, 14, 25, 33, R4, 44, 49, 84, 99 B-Line, and 480 buses arrive at UBC. Get off at the last stop and walk northwest. See detailed directions.
Transit
Once at UBC Exchange, you can also transfer to the 68 Wesbrook Village bus instead of walking to MOA. Get off at NW Marine Dr at West Mall. Full transit information at the Translink website.
Car
From Downtown Vancouver: Cross the Burrard or Granville Street bridges, and then head west on 4th Avenue, Broadway, 10th Avenue or 16th Avenue all the way to UBC.
Car
From YVR Airport: Exit the Arthur Laing Bridge and head west onto Southwest Marine Drive, and follow this road to UBC.
Car
Once at UBC, watch for signs guiding you to MOA. Paid parking can be purchased by cash or credit card. An Evo parking lot is located a 7-minute walk south of MOA.
Bike
From downtown Vancouver: Cross the Burrard Street Bridge and exit to the right onto Cornwall Street. Follow to Point Grey Road until NW Marine Drive all the way to UBC.
Bike
Please note that this route involves a significant hill, and that Mobi bike shares do not have stations at UBC.

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