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6393 North West Marine Drive
(Near UBC)
Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z2
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+1 604 822 5087
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Neighborhood :
Point Grey
http://www.moa.ubc.ca/
This award-winning glass and concrete structure holds one of the world's most extensive collections of Northwest Coast First Nations art. This University of British Columbia museum is a must-see. History, culture and art are on display in an atmosphere of tranquility and light. See totem poles, canoes, and sculptures in silver, gold and wood. There's also a gift shop inside and guided tours from 11:30am-2pm. Admission: CAD9 adults, CAD7 seniors and students, free for children six and under. Free for everyone from 5p-9p on Tuesdays.
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I loved this museum!!! Also getting in for free with my UBC student card, not too shabby. The MOA has an extensive collection of First Nations art and...
i've been here a couple times, and it's kinda neat, but not too impressive. by far the coolest aspects of this museum are the fact that it's within the UBC...
I may be a little biased since I used to be a tour guide at MOA, but I think this place is fantastic. Sure, they're under heavy renovations right now, but...
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“ReOpens March 3, 2009 after major renovations”
(Closed Sep - Mar 2 for Renovations) The Museum's website indicates 50% expansion and complete redesign of the space and exhibits. Italian comp...
“Disappointing”
This was touted to be such a great museum that we were very disappointed. The collections were quite limited, with a few unpainted totem poles ...
“Academic museum”
We enjoyed our visit and I would recommend this museum with caveats. One is that it is difficult to get to without a car. If you don't have a c...
“Learned about First Nation”
The Museum of Anthropology is pretty small but very educational in learning about 1st Nation (Native Americans in US is 1st Nation in Canada). ...
“Totem Poles Galore”
Incredible! First Nations carvings, history, artifacts, this is a world class museum. For what it houses, what you expect , it's on par with th...
“Great museum”
I spent about two hours at the Anthropology Museum, and I loved it. I took about a half hour bus ride from Robson Street (we took the UBC line)...
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A true gem
Located in the west side of the city just west of Kitsilano so you can combine a visit to the hotel with a walk on 4th avenue and maybe some sh...
Absolutely visit this museum!
This is what regional museums are all about! It is the best of the best. It showcases Indian artifacts and contemporary art of the Pacific No...
Hidden Treasure of a Museum
This shouldn't be missed if you go to Vancouver. There are many large wooden works of native art, totem poles, etc. The atmosphere is great, ...
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