The 4, 14, 25, 33, 41, 43, 44, 49, 84, 99 B-Line, 480 buses arrive at UBC Exchange Bay 2—a 15 minute walk to MOA. Get off at the last stop and walk northwest. See detailed directions.
The 68 UBC Exchange/Lower Mall shuttle bus departs from UBC Exchange 1. Get off at SB West Mall at NW Marine Dr.
Full transit information at the Translink website.
From Downtown: Take 4th Avenue, Broadway (9th Avenue), 10th Avenue, or 16th Avenue west all the way to UBC.
From YVR Airport: Exit the Arthur Laing Bridge onto Southwest Marine Drive, and follow this road to UBC.
Once in UBC, watch for signs guiding you to MOA. Paid parking can be purchased by cash or credit card.
An Evo and Car2Go parking lot is located a 7-minute walk south of MOA.
From downtown, cross the Burrard Street Bridge and exit to the right onto Cornwall. Follow to Point Grey Road until NW Marine Drive all the way to UBC. Note this ride involves a significant hill, and Mobi bike shares do not have stations at UBC.
Ceramics of the Extraordinary
Ceramics of the Extraordinary
Reflecting on Northwest Coast Art
Preserving What We Value
Daily public tours are held several times a day.
All public tours are free with museum admission.
Join master weaver Jessica Silvey for a one-day cedar basket weaving workshop and learn about the cultural significance and traditional techniques of Coast Salish weaving.
MOA • $115–140 Programs Workshop
Join renowned ceramic artist and teacher Cheryl Stapleton for a ceramic exploration and workshop at MOA.
MOA • General $65 | UBC Students, Staff, Faculty / MOA Members / Indigenous peoples $60 Exhibition Workshop
In MOA’s latest exhibition, 11 BC-based artists push clay to its limits, bringing their own fresh, playful and challenging perspectives on issues that face us all.
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Learn about the continuing life of objects in this dialogue with MOA’s past and present conservators, Miriam Clavir and Heidi Swierenga.
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Learn about the continuing life of objects in this dialogue with MOA’s past and present conservators, Miriam Clavir and Heidi Swierenga.
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Although beating a lali traditionally signalled a ceremonial event in Fujian culture, it doesn’t have to be a special occasion to tap this drum in the Multiversity Galleries.
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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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Museum of Anthropology at the
University of British Columbia
6393 NW Marine Drive
Vancouver, BC, Canada V6T 1Z2
Email • info@moa.ubc.ca
Phone • 604.822.5087
MOA’s popular Sound House series returns for its second season. The season launches with a powerful and playful night of hip hop, beatboxing and poetry, guest curated and MC’d by Chelsea D.E Johnson, East Van’s high priestess of soulful sound. Gather outside by the heat of the bonfire, then gather in MOA’s Haida House for words to set the world on fire.
Chelsea has invited some of Vancouver’s finest musical vocalists, MCs, beatboxers and poets to join her in a night of experience and experimentation. The evening begins with a showcase of unique talents from the invited artists. The docket includes Chelsea D.E Johnson, Jillian Christmas, Ruby Singh, K Vox, JB the First Lady, and Desirée Dawson.
In the second half of the night, the artists will lead the audience in a cypher, where they come together for spontaneous music-making and improvised word play. The rhythm and sounds flow from one person to another, building on each other’s energy, to create a collective chorus never to be repeated again. Experience the visceral, soul-shaking rush of the improvised beats and words by these remarkable talents.
Sound House is MOA’s new music series, now in its second season, featuring a fantastic and eclectic lineup of Vancouver bands and musicians—from folk to funk, hip hop to jazz. Sound House is a celebration of culture and music, set in MOA’s Haida House, against a stunning backdrop of Northwest Coast art and architecture. Gather around the toasty bonfire outside with friends and drinks, and let the picturesque views and scent of cedar inhabit your senses. Sound House delivers surprises and delights on the first Thursday of each month.
Guest curator biography
Chelsea D.E Johnson hails from Sydney NS, now living on the unceded territories of the Squamish, Tsleil-Waututh and Musqueam people. Chelsea serves up female empowerment, delivered with a rock-n-roll kick, fueled by healing lyrics and raw vocal power. You can find D.E #werkin it with the female lead power duo, Old Soul Rebel. You can find her hosting stages like ShowCase MixTape or the acclaimed Open Mic at Cafe Deux Soleils.
Doors | 7 pm
Performances | 7:30 pm
MOA's Haida House • $15 (includes museum admission). Online sales are now closed. Tickets available at the door. Performance Program
