Museum of Anthropology at UBC 🇨🇦

Located at 6393 NW Marine Dr on the University of British Columbia's Point Grey campus lands, the Museum of Anthropology at UBC (MOA) is a world-renowned destination displaying global arts and cultures. You will find a special focus on works by First Nations of the Pacific Northwest, alongside thousands of ethnographic and archaeological objects. Housed in a striking concrete building designed by Canadian architect Arthur Erickson, the museum's architecture draws inspiration from northern Northwest Coast First Nations post-and-beam construction and even incorporates World War II gun emplacements.

Inside, you can explore close to 50,000 ethnographic objects and over 500,000 archaeological items. Marvel at massive totem pole fragments in the Great Hall, or view Bill Reid’s famous yellow cedar sculpture, *The Raven and the First Men*, situated atop a repurposed gun battery. Beyond Pacific Northwest masterworks, the museum features vast collections from around the globe, including over 600 European ceramics, Asian textiles and ceramics, African masks and carvings, and South Pacific artifacts.

Outside, step into the courtyard to see traditional Haida houses and carved totem poles set against a scenic reflecting pool.

What to see at Museum of Anthropology at UBC

• Bill Reid's iconic yellow cedar sculpture, *The Raven and the First Men*
• Arthur Erickson's post-and-beam inspired concrete architecture and reflecting pool
• Great Hall featuring totem pole fragments from coastal First Nations villages
• Multiversity Galleries showcasing over 9,000 global objects usually kept in storage
• Outdoor Haida houses and totem poles carved by renowned Indigenous artists

Visiting tips

Be sure to walk outside to view the outdoor Haida houses and totem poles situated near the reflecting pool.

How long: 2-3 hours · Best time: Morning

How to get there & what’s nearby

Museum of Anthropology at UBC is easy to reach on Vancouver’s public transport. For where to stay, the weather and full itineraries, see our Vancouver travel guide.