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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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Join us on the last Sunday of each month for MOA’s family program series, Culture Club at MOA.
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Maestro Mokhtabad in concert at MOA will be a night not to be forgotten: beauty, poetry, and timeless traditions of Iranian classical music.
MOA • Included with museum admission
Join us for the opening of MOA’s new feature exhibition, From the Deep: In the Wake of Drexciya with Ayana V. Jackson.
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Guest curator Luis Manuel González reflects on the cultural and personal significance of Tupananchiskama: Ancient Andean Cosmovision during Latin American History Month, and the importance of sharing Andean perspectives on culture, nature, time and the cosmos with audiences in Vancouver.
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A look back at the return of the Sim’oogit Laay’ pole from MOA to its home in Nisga’a territory, and the role repatriation plays in the ongoing work of reconciliation.
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A look back at the return of the Sim’oogit Laay’ pole from MOA to its home in Nisga’a territory, and the role repatriation plays in the ongoing work of reconciliation.
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University of British Columbia
6393 NW Marine Drive
Vancouver, BC, Canada V6T 1Z2
Email • info@moa.ubc.ca
Phone • 604-822-5087
An interdisciplinary seminar series is for anyone with interests in visual and material culture across different departments at UBC and beyond.
Visual + Material Culture Research Seminar Series - Fall 2026
Join us on the last Sunday of each month for MOA’s family program series, Culture Club at MOA.
This month at Culture Club, we’ll celebrate the changing seasons and the cycles of life that begin in our local waterways. As the leaves begin to fall and salmon return to the rivers, let’s come together to celebrate nature’s renewal through beaded fish charms and leaf-shaped sun catchers.
Both crafts are designed to be accessible and enjoyable for all ages—and ready to take home when you’re finished.
Limited supplies; first come, first served.
About Culture Club at MOA
Join MOA on the last Sunday of each month for Culture Club! Drop in and enjoy engaging art-making activities designed for families. This series offers young visitors artful learning opportunities, allowing families to get creative and connect with MOA’s diverse collections and exhibitions. See the full schedule.
Culture Club at MOA is made possible by the generous support of UBC Campus + Community Planning
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Maestro Mokhtabad in concert at MOA will be a night not to be forgotten: beauty, poetry, and timeless traditions of Iranian classical music.
Immerse yourself in the rich musical heritage of Iran, featuring Maestro Mokhtabad, the renowned Iranian singer and composer, as he explores Morakkab-Khani (modal modulation), weaving between the evocative modes of Dastgah-e Shur and Bayat-e Esfahan. The evening will bring together beloved works from the Iranian classical music tradition, the timeless poetry of Hafez’s ghazals, and the expressive beauty of Avaz – the art of Persian classical vocal improvisation.
Drawing inspiration from the great masters of Iranian classical music alongside his own compositions, Maestro Mokhtabad will create a memorable musical journey celebrating the depth, elegance, and enduring spirit of Persian cultural heritage.
He will be joined by three accomplished musicians whose artistry brings the sounds of traditional Iran to life:
Mohammad Anoush – Tombak and Persian percussion instruments
Sahand Sarbisheh-i – Tar and Setar
Mithaq Khorram – Kamancheh
More than a concert, this is an opportunity to experience the profound connection between music and poetry, to discover the beauty of Persian artistic traditions, and share in an evening of cultural appreciation and connection—all set in the inspiring backdrop of MOA’s Great Hall.
Presented in partnership with Nazanin Academy.
Bios
Dr. Abdolhossein Mokhtabad is a prominent vocalist and composer specializing in Iranian classical and traditional music. Over his career, he has released numerous albums and singles (such as Tamana-ye Vesal and Siah Mashgh) and has performed internationally with orchestras in Europe, Asia, and North America. He is a Global Music Awards medalist (winning Gold in 2020 and Silver in 2022).
Mohammad Anoush is a professional percussionist specializing in Tombak, Daf, Cajón, and Drums. He is the author of the book The Joy of Playing and an officially recognized music instructor by Iran’s Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance. He is also an active member of the Iranian Music Association. He is the artistic director of the Zarb Ahang Music Group, director of Anoush Music Academy, and CEO of Avaye Mehr Multi-Purpose Cultural and Artistic Institute.
Sahand Sarbisheh-i is a musician and teacher specializing in Tar, Setar, Tanbour, and Oud. He began learning Setar at age ten under Mr. Foad Tohidi and twice received the Best Setar Player award at the Iranian Provincial Music Festival. He later studied the repertoire of Persian Classical Music (Radif) with renowned maestro Mohammadreza Lotfi. He has performed at over 60 concerts, festivals, and fundraising events and was named Best Musician at UBC Music Talent Night in 2019.
Misagh Khorram began his musical journey at the age of seven, studying Tombak under Farhoud Eshtiaq. He later studied violin before pursuing Kamancheh under the renowned master Ali Akbar Shekarchi. He continued his advanced Kamancheh training with Navid Dehghan and Saeed Farajpouri. Throughout his musical career, he has had the privilege of performing and collaborating with distinguished musicians and masters.
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Join us for the opening of MOA’s new feature exhibition, From the Deep: In the Wake of Drexciya with Ayana V. Jackson.
Enjoy free museum admission (starting at 6 pm) for the opening night of From the Deep: In the Wake of Drexciya with Ayana V. Jackson. In her first major institutional exhibition, which travels to MOA from the Smithsonian National Museum of African Art, American artist Ayana V. Jackson draws inspiration from the mythic underwater world imagined by Detroit techno duo Drexciya to create a feminist, Pan-African aquatopia inhabited by water spirits from African and Afro-Atlantic traditions.
Through photography, immersive video, animation, and installation, From the Deep unfolds as an enchanting, contemplative environment that transforms the Atlantic Ocean from a site of trauma brought by the slave trade to a realm of speculative fiction. Myth and memory converge to tell stories of ancestry, resilience, and the enduring afterlives of the Middle Passage. In her Afrofuturist world, Jackson offers visitors a space for reflection and repair.
Celebrate the opening of our new feature exhibition with free museum admission and opening remarks from the artist. Plus, enjoy the music of DJ Nea, a Barbadian-born, Vancouver-based DJ.
Free museum admission | 6 pm onwards
Program | 7 – 8 pm
No RSVP required.
Light refreshments will be served (6 pm onwards).
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Join MOA for a series of special curator tours exploring the feature exhibition Tupananchiskama with guest curator, Luis Manuel González.
Tupananchiskama: Ancient Andean Cosmovision explores the enduring worldviews of ancient Andean civilizations through nearly 100 exquisite pre-Columbian ceramic, textile, bone and wood works, some dating back more than 2,500 years.
These works were collected by former UBC Professor Alan R. Sawyer and donated to MOA. This exhibition highlights Andean cosmovision—a holistic and spiritual understanding of the universe grounded in reciprocity, balance, and the recognition of nature as a living being. Far more than artistic objects, the belongings on display embody relationships between humans, ancestors, and sacred forces.
These 45-minute tours with guest curator, Luis Manuel González (Adjunct Professor, Department of Anthropology at UBC) will provide visitors with a special opportunity to see the process and stories behind the exhibition.
Capacity of 30 people per tour; first come, first served.
Schedule
Thursday, October 15 | 7 pm
Thursday, November 26 | 7 pm
Saturday, December 5 | 1 pm
Bio
Luis Manuel González, guest curator for the exhibition, is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Anthropology at The University of British Columbia and a Research Associate at the University of Toronto’s Archaeology Centre. A licensed professional archaeologist and educator trained at Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos in Lima, Peru, Luis Manuel has over two decades of research experience throughout the Andes.
Since 2009, he has directed and supervised archaeological projects across Peru. His research focuses on the development of complex civilizations and regional interactions in the Andes, particularly during the Early Intermediate Period and Middle Horizon. His additional research interests include bioarchaeology, mortuary practices, paleopathology, foodways, architecture and archaeoastronomy.
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Join us on the last Sunday of each month for MOA’s family program series, Culture Club at MOA.
This month at Culture Club, get ready for colder days with whimsical and cozy creations. As the days grow darker, we’ll make colourful crafts to brighten our spaces and bring us together.
Participants will design collage bookmarks to inspire cozy reading on chilly days, then capture the sparkle of city lights by creating their own light-up jars.
Limited supplies; first come, first served.
About Culture Club at MOA
Join MOA on the last Sunday of each month for Culture Club! Drop in and enjoy engaging art-making activities designed for families. This series offers young visitors artful learning opportunities, allowing families to get creative and connect with MOA’s diverse collections and exhibitions. See the full schedule.
Culture Club at MOA is made possible by the generous support of UBC Campus + Community Planning
MOA • Included with museum admission Family friendly Program
Enjoy open art studio time and hands-on learning with MOA’s Cultural Interpreters.
Spend some creative time at MOA during our Open Art Studio, a relaxed, drop-in art space hosted by MOA’s Indigenous Cultural Interpreters, and do some hands-on learning.
Located in MOA’s Multiversity Galleries, the Open Art Studio is an informal opportunity for visitors of all ages to slow down, observe, and respond to the artworks around them through hands-on art making. Drop in, stay for a few minutes or a little longer, and enjoy a creative pause during your museum visit. Open to all ages and abilities.
MOA Cultural Interpreters also offer provide hands-on learning experiences and art demonstrations at the information desk at the crossroads to the Great Hall.
Please note: Open Art Studio is not a guided workshop or tour (visit the Cultural Interpreter tour page for information on tours).
Open Art Studio Fall Schedule (September 8 – December 4, 2026)
Tuesday, Wednesday + Friday| 2:30 – 4:30 pm
Thursday | 2:30 – 4:30 pm + 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
*Schedule subject to change.
Hands-On Learning Fall Schedule (September 8 – December 4, 2026)
Tuesday, Thursday + Friday| 10 am – 12 pm
*Please note: while we make every effort to offer all scheduled studio and hands-on learning times, cancellations may occasionally occur due to unforeseen circumstances.
The Cultural Interpreters Program is made possible by the generous support of the Campbell Family Trust.
MOA • Included with museum admission Family friendly Program
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Join MOA each month for our family program series—Culture Club at MOA.
Looking for fun, enriching experiences for the whole family? Join MOA on the last Sunday of each month for Culture Club! This series offers young visitors artful learning opportunities, allowing families to get creative and connect with MOA’s diverse collections and exhibitions.
Culture Club sessions are free with museum admission.
Schedule
Culture Club at MOA takes place on the last Sunday of the month from 11 am to 2 pm.
Fall 2026
October 25: The Cycles of Autumn
November 29: Whimsical Winter Crafts
Winter 2027
January 31
February 28
March 28
April 25
May 30
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In Dialogue: Jordan Wilson + Raymond Boisjoly Tour of I Use My Haida Eyes
Not-Your-Average Tours: Tupananchiskama
Raven Transforms: Book Launch with Haida Cultural Celebration
MOA’s public gallery tours offer visitors an engaging introduction to the Museum’s collections, exhibitions, and stories, led by knowledgeable MOA tour providers.
Tours run approximately 35–45 minutes and are included in the cost of admission. Tours have limited capacity and are first come, first served.
Tour schedule varies and is subject to change without notice.
The Cultural Interpreters Program brings the voices and perspectives of Indigenous UBC student tour guides from a range of First Nations and cultural backgrounds to the forefront. Visitors learn more about the MOA collection through Indigenous perspectives and gain deeper understanding from the Cultural Interpreters who share personal and community connections to the belongings and treasures in the Museum.
In addition to public tours, the Cultural Interpreters host open art studio time and hands-on learning.
Fall Tour Schedule (September 8 – December 4, 2026)
Tuesday, Wednesday + Friday | 1 pm + 3 pm
Thursday | 1 pm, 3 pm + 5:30 pm
Tours last approximately 45 minutes to one hour.
Please note: There will be no tours on September 18 + 30, October 12 + November 11.
Cultural Interpreters
Rena Priest (Lummi), Katie Merideth (Sagamok-Anishinawbek), Jazmine Andrews (St̓at̓yemc from Lil̓wat Nation), Kaelyn Davidson (Makwa Sahgaiehcan), Olivia Davis (Métis), Abby Rolland (We Wai Kai & Musgamagw Dzawada’enuxw)
*Please note: while we make every effort to offer all scheduled tours, cancellations may occasionally occur due to unforeseen circumstances.
The Cultural Interpreters Program is made possible by the generous support of the Patrick and Beryl Campbell Charitable Trust.
Explore MOA’s rich collections with our self-guided multimedia MOA App! The MOA App provides virtual access to the Museum and its worldwide collections through rich, multimedia content. Move through the virtual galleries—at your own pace, in your own order—to connect with cultural belongings and artworks through interviews with Indigenous artists and knowledge holders, museum curators and other experts.
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The MOA App is funded in part by the Government of Canada.
MOA offers special rates for groups, as well as some options for private tours.
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