
On the Artful Path: Potlatch Dress
Discover MOA’s collection of contemporary works by Indigenous women artists in the Multiversity Galleries. Learn more about the meticulously hand-woven Potlatch Dress by t’at’miye, Danielle Morsette.
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Monday |
10 am – 5pm |
Tuesday |
10 am – 5 pm |
Wednesday |
10 am – 5 pm |
Thursday |
10 am – 9 pm |
Friday |
10 am – 5 pm |
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10 am – 5 pm |
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Summers hours in effect until October 16, 2022
Monday – Sunday, 10 am – 5 pm
Thursday, 10 am – 9 pm
By appointment only, contact library@moa.ubc.ca
Permanently closed, see nearby food options
Lundi |
10 h à 17 h |
Mardi |
10 h à 17 h |
Mercredi |
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Jeudi |
10 h à 21 h |
Vendredi |
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Samedi |
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Dimanche |
10 h à 17 h |
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上午10点-下午 5点 |
星期二 |
上午10点-下午 5点 |
星期三 |
上午10点-下午 5点 |
星期四 |
上午10点-晚上9点 |
星期五 |
上午10点-下午 5点 |
星期六 |
上午10点-下午 5点 |
星期日 |
上午10点-下午 5点 |
$18 |
Adult |
$16 |
Student + Senior (65+) |
$47 |
Family (2 adults, 4 children) |
$10 |
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Free |
Children 6 or under |
Free |
UBC students, staff + faculty |
Free |
Indigenous people |
Free |
MOA Members |
Tickets available at the door or online.
$18 |
Adulte |
$16 |
Etudiant |
$16 |
Aîné (65+) |
$47 |
Famille (2 adultes, 4 enfants) |
$10 |
Jeudi soir (17h à 21h) |
Gratuit |
Enfant de 6 ans et moins |
Gratuit |
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$16 |
学生和老人 (65+) |
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$10 |
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