World-renowned for its displays of global artifacts and cultural objects, especially works by First Nations of the Pacific Northwest, Vancouver’s Museum of Anthropology will entertain for hours upon hours. Located at the University of British Columbia’s stunning campus, MOA’s remarkable modern architecture contrasts with an outdoor collection of ancient totem poles. Inside, rotating exhibitions showcase work from around the world to offer insightful, critical explorations of themes relating to culture, sociology, politics and much, much more.
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Take a trip to the Museum of Anthropology at the University of British Columbia to see their extensive collection of over 7,000 First Nation artifacts, most of which are from the Northwest coast. A focal point of the museum is Bill Reid’s huge sculpture entitled The Raven and the First Men. In the Great Hall there are totem poles, canoes and other life-sized exhibits and outside you’ll find the Bill Reid designed Haida-style ceremonial house and a sculpture garden to explore.
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Built atop ancestral Musqueam land on the UBC campus, Vancouver’s Museum of Anthropology is home to 535,000 archaeological objects from B.C. and around the world, including a remarkable collection of Northwest Coast First People’s artwork. Annual memberships for the world-renowned museum are a great gift option for anyone who’s interested in cultural anthropology. Benefits include unlimited free admission to the museum for a full year as well as invitations to exhibit-openings and discounts on MOA shop purchases. Memberships are $55 for an individual, $65 for a couple, or $75 for a family of two adults and up to four children.
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