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Monday	Closed
Tuesday	10 am – 5 pm
Wednesday	10 am – 5 pm
Thursday	10 am – 9 pm
Friday	10 am – 5 pm
Saturday	10 am – 5 pm
Sunday	10 am – 5 pm

Closed Mondays, from October 15 to May 15

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$25	Adult (19–64)
$22	Senior (65+)
$22	Student (19+ with student ID)
$10	Youth (6–18)
Half-price	Thursday evening (after 5 pm)
Free	Child (0–5)
Free	Indigenous people
Free	UBC student/staff/faculty
Free	MOA Members
Free	UNA + UTown members
$35	Access Pass (unlimited admission for one year)

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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.

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.

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Map of MOA's surrounding area, showing parking.

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6393 NW Marine Drive, Vancouver

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6393 NW Marine Drive, Vancouver

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Museum of Anthropology at the
University of British Columbia

6393 NW Marine Drive
Vancouver, BC, Canada V6T 1Z2

Email • info@moa.ubc.ca

Phone • 604.827.5932

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Inside Museum News + Updates

UBC Giving Day 2025: Indigenous Internship Program

April 3, 2025 marks UBC Giving Day—a 24-hour campus-wide fundraising event aimed at bringing together the community to maximize awareness, engagement, and fundraising for important causes…

Kakaso’las—Ellen Neel Pole Returns to MOA

On September 4, the Kakaso’las pole, carved by celebrated Kwakwaka’wakw artist Kakaso’las—Ellen Neel, will be returning to MOA after 40 years at Stanley Park.

MOA to Reopen on June 13 at 5pm

The Museum of Anthropology at UBC will reopen its doors to the public on June 13, 2024 at 5pm, following an 18-month closure that saw the successful completion of cutting-edge seismic upgrades to its iconic Great Hall.

Stories from the Indigenous Internship Program: Not Quite Indiana Jones

In this story, Indigenous Internship Program member Roderick Louis discovers conservation skills and techniques that will help to build a repository for his Nation.

Stories from the Indigenous Internship Program: Seeing the Past Through Archeology and Language

In this story, Indigenous Internship Program member Lesli Louie connects with her ancestors through archeology and language preservation.

Stories from the Indigenous Internship Program: Inspired by Archaeology

In this story, Indigenous Internship Program member Darius George-Yelton learns about the preservation of belongings and artifacts in order to prepare for setting up the new repository at Tsleil-Waututh.

Stories from the Indigenous Internship Program: Inner Healing Through Cultural Connection

In this story, Indigenous Internship Program member Cat Blanchard finds healing through a family visit with belongings in MOA’s collections.

From Around the Web

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Michael O'Brian

Remembering Michael O’Brian

MOA is deeply saddened by the passing of visionary and arts supporter Michael O’Brian.

Stories from the Indigenous Internship Program: Following Fish Weirs + Connecting Roots Along the Way

In this story, Indigenous Internship Program member Tannis Wilson learn about fish weirs, Chief’s chairs and how she facilitated a family visit to see belongings in MOA’s collection.

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