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Big changes are underway in MOA's Great Hall, which is receiving seismic upgrades in order to augment its structural integrity. MOA is temporarily closed until late 2023 to accelerate the completion of this complex construction project.
Learn MoreFrom 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.
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.
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.
From YVR Airport: Exit the Arthur Laing Bridge and head west onto Southwest Marine Drive, and follow this road to UBC.
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.
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.
Please note that this route involves a significant hill, and that Mobi bike shares do not have stations at UBC.
Seismic upgrades and rebuild of MOA’s Great Hall are now underway, in order to strengthen the Museum’s resiliency and protect its irreplaceable collection in the event of a major earthquake.
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Learn about the seismic upgrades currently underway at MOA and how they are critical in preserving and safeguarding objects and cultural heritage for the future.
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The upcoming winter holidays present a final opportunity for visitors to explore the Museum of Anthropology at UBC before it temporarily closes. Starting January 16, MOA will be temporarily closed until late 2023 to accelerate the completion of the Great Hall seismic upgrades.
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Here are a few images to provide a snapshot of the different ways that MOA’s famous and much-loved building was conceptualized in the early 1970s.
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Recently MOA’s Senior Conservator, Heidi Swierenga was a guest on Preservation Technology, a podcast series that explores the progressive applications of science and technology in…
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MOA is committed to promoting awareness and understanding of culturally diverse ways of knowing the world through challenging and innovative programs and partnerships with Indigenous, local and global communities.
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Learn about the seismic upgrades currently underway at MOA and how they are critical in preserving and safeguarding objects and cultural heritage for the future.
Read More The upcoming winter holidays present a final opportunity for visitors to explore the Museum of Anthropology at UBC before it temporarily closes. Starting January 16, MOA will be temporarily closed until late 2023 to accelerate the completion of the Great Hall seismic upgrades.
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February is Black History Month and to celebrate MOA is offering free museum admission all month-long for Black and African community members. Black community members…
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This past summer we welcomed Safoura Rigi-Ladiz as the NYP Manager and River Ironeagle-Mindel as the Program Assistant. They were joined by six secondary students:…
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I have visited the Museum of Anthropology at UBC for many years on my own, wandering through the halls and exhibits, marveling at the ingenuity,…
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The Museum of Anthropology at UBC stands with all Indigenous peoples at this time of mourning and widespread sorrow, in light of the announcements of unmarked burials of more than one thousand Indigenous children on the grounds of Indian residential schools across the country.
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This dialogue is part of MOA series Responsive Dialogues: Racism in Canada, sparked by recent anti-Black and anti-Asian violence in communities across North America, and…
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This dialogue is part of MOA series Responsive Dialogues: Racism in Canada, sparked by recent anti-Black and anti-Asian violence in communities across North America, and…
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It has recently come to MOA Shop’s attention that works sold under the name of Harvey John were falsely represented as Indigenous. MOA Shop purchased…
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Here are some online MOA resources for you to enjoy online, from home. In these difficult times of the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s more important than ever to keep culture in your daily life.
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