Museum of Anthropology

Tourism Region: Vancouver

MOA, Canada’s contemporary museum of world arts and cultures, is a place of extraordinary architectural beauty, provocative programming, and exciting exhibitions. From towering totem poles in our spectacular Great Hall, to the iconic “The Raven and the First Men” sculpture in the Bill Reid Rotunda, to more than 10,000 objects from around the world housed in our new Multiversity Galleries, and cutting-edge temporary exhibitions on display in The Audain Gallery, MOA offers endless opportunities for visitors to discover and learn about their own and other cultures. We also offer an outdoor totem display, elegant Shop, Café MOA, free guided gallery walks, and customized tours by special arrangement. Wheelchair accessible. www.moa.ubc.ca

About the Collections

MOA houses some 36,000 ethnographic objects, as well as 535,000 archaeological objects under the care of UBC's Laboratory of Archaeology. The ethnographic materials derive from many parts of the world, including the South Pacific, Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Americas. There are approximately 6,000 objects from B.C's First Nations in MOA's collections; we also house 5,000 textiles from around the world, 3,500 coins, and 4,400 works on paper/made of paper. An additional 700 objects are at any one time on temporary exhibit at MOA, loaned to other institutions, undergoing conservation work, or under consideration by students and researchers.

Approximate number of objects in the collections: 36,000

Archives

The Archive of the Museum of Anthropology provides a valuable research tool for museum staff, the university community and the public at large. It provides a vital source not only for documenting museum functions, but for providing records to aid the museum in carrying out its various education activities. In addition, it supplies abundant research opportunities for students, authors, documentary filmmakers, First Nations researchers, and many others.

The purpose of the Archive is to preserve the history of the Museum of Anthropology, maintain records that provide context for the Museum's collection of artifacts, and to ensure that these records are safeguarded for future generations.

Architectural Records • Electronic Records • Photographs • Sound Recordings • Textual Records

Decorative Arts

Ceramics, Porcelain or Pottery • Textiles or Tapestries

Fine Arts

Culture:
African • American • Asian • Australian • Canadian • Aboriginal or First Nations • Inuit • European • Oceanian • Central/South American

Period:
Contemporary • Modern • Historical

Media:
Painting • Prints and Drawings • Sculpture

Human History

Archaeological Objects • Masks • Musical Instruments • Oral History • Weapons

Services & Activities

Research Services

Archival Records • Library
Other: MOA Centre for Cultural Research

Educational Programs

See http://www.moa.ubc.ca/programs/

Classes or Workshops • Demonstrations • Family Programs • Internships • Lectures • School Programs : Age 5-11 (k-6) : Age 12-17 (7-13)(Quebec: Secondary 1-CEGEP)

Visitor Services

Guided Tours : English • Accessible by Public Transportation • Information Centre or Desk • Parking Facilities : Charged • Gift shop • Special Needs Facilities : Parking : Signs : Washrooms : Wheelchairs available : Wheelchair access • Washrooms
Other Guided Tours: other languages depending on availability

Volunteer Services

Volunteer Services Available • Volunteer Training Offered

Number of Volunteers: 69

Activities: Information Desk
Gallery Guides
School Programmes
Collections
Archaeology
Conservation
Shop
Library
Special Events

Member Privileges

Invitations to openings
Discount in shop
Calendars of events (3X year)
Notification of special events
Free admission
Guest passes

Food Services

Café MOA offers soups, sandwiches, snacks, coffee and beverages.

Snack Bar or Vending Machines • Catering Services • Reception Facilities

Internet Services

General Information • Collections • Events • Virtual Exhibitions • Education • School Visits or Programs • Directions or Map • Online Giftshop or Bookstore • Other Internet Services

Publications and Products

The Museum Shop offers a wide-range of First Nations carving, prints, and jewellery as well as artist-designed t-shirts, tote bags, aprons and other items. The Shop also carries an extensive selection of books on First Nations history and culture.

Annual Reports • Books • Brochures • Catalogues • Educational kits • Museum Guide • Newsletters • Postcards • Posters • Tour Packages • T-Shirts or Sweatshirts or Caps • Commemorative Souvenirs

Map

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Location

Address:	University of British Columbia 6393 North West Marine Drive Vancouver, British Columbia V6T 1Z2 See Map
Telephone:	(604) 822-5087
Fax:	(604) 822-2974
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