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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The History Robes of Jut-ke-Nay–Hazel Wilson
The History Robes of Jut-ke-Nay–Hazel Wilson
Ancient Andean Cosmovision
Cosmovisión Ancestral Andina
Reflecting on Northwest Coast Art
MOA welcomes Tahitian artist Tahe Drollet as a MOA Artist-in-Residence from June 4 to July 1, 2026.
Join us for a unique and intimate tour of MOA’s new feature exhibition I Use My Haida Eyes: The History Robes of Jut-ke-Nay–Hazel Wilson.
MOA • Free with museum admission
Join us for a evening of sky stories and cosmic culture at MOA.
MOA • Free with museum admission
“This will become one of the most talked about institutions in North America.” When Michael Ames, the Museum’s director at the time, spoke those words…
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April 8, 2026 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…
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For more than three decades, Elder Larry Grant has been a guiding presence at MOA. A respected Musqueam Elder, educator, and knowledge keeper, he has…
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Explore stories and articles from around the web that reflect the values, research, communities and activities related to MOA and museums around the world.
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Learn about MOA’s newest touchable object, Qap’u’luq-John Marston’s Harbour Canoe, now on view in the Great Hall.
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The new MOA Publication, Sea of Islands brings together knowledge holders, scholars, and artists from across the Pacific with Western scholars working with Pacific collections—as well as members of diasporic Oceanic communities—to share the stories and journeys of the objects that comprise Canada’s largest Oceanic collection, housed at the Museum of Anthropology at UBC.
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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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The Lévi-Strauss Lectures at the Museum of Anthropology at UBC honour the preeminent 20th century French anthropologist, Claude Lévi-Strauss (b. 1908 – d. 2009)—one of the most influential thinkers on the subjects of myth, culture, religion and social organization.
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Discover the hidden stories of Cantonese Opera in Vancouver through a trail of shimmering costumes, feathered headdresses and magical talismans. Art historian April Liu will share the behind-the-scenes stories of Cantonese Opera as it travelled the world during the early 20th century, transforming Vancouver’s Chinatown into a major hub of operatic activity.
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Step aside, grown-ups — the kids are in charge at this awesome arts festival happening across the UBC campus. Celebrate the Family Day weekend by bringing your entire family to MOA. It’s a day for kids and youth to take on meaningful roles, working alongside staff and volunteers to participate in the life of arts and culture.
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Dive deep into the art of Marking the Infinite: Contemporary Women Artists From Aboriginal Australia with a unique night of musical experimentation and art appreciation at MOA.
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Express yourself, your history and your connection to the land through storyboarding in this hands-on, one-of-a-kind workshop led by Haida artist SGidGang.xaal, Shoshannah Greene, a graduate of Emily Carr University of Art + Design.
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Join MOA on Halloween night for a unique and intimate conversation and screening with Indigenous filmmaker Ishmael Marika (Yolngu) from Australia’s Northern Territory.
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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.
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Join MOA for a special evening of literature, poetry and hip hop by Indigenous artists. Dive into a night with Eden Robinson, Christie Charles and Snotty Nose Rez Kids.
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Join MOA for a unique full-day experience to celebrate Indigenous knowledge of the land and sea, co-hosted by Terry Point from the Musqueam First Nation and representatives from the Maya in Exile Garden at UBC Farm.
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Express yourself, your history and your connection to the land through storyboarding in this hands-on workshop, led by Haida artist SGidGang.xaal, Shoshannah Greene.
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