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Arguably Vancouver's best museum, the Museum of Anthropology is dedicated to preserve and share the arts and customs of the Pacific Northwest Native Indians. A visit to this muesum is essential, especially for a local, to understand the often neglected history and culture of this land's original inhabitants. This museum doesn't only showcase a study of other races', but the diversity and indiscrimination Vancouver enjoys.
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The majority of the exhibits in the muesum are in display in the visible storage areas. The sheer amount of items here can make most heads spin. Aside from artifacts originate from the Haida and other Indians of the Pacific Northwest, tools and crafts of indigenous societies around the globe are also part of the spectacle.
On the down side, the conjunction of shelves full of unassociated actifacts from vastly different areas in such a small area transform a supposed wonderful display into a warehouse like setting. Leave a Comment
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The Museum of Anthropology on the University of British Columbia's campus, should be on your must see list. It is not only a beautiful structure, but is filled with first nations art and culture, local carvers, some now dead, some currently living and very much on display.
Once in awhile they'll get carvers in, who set-up in the large room on the south/western end and spend weeks there creating a new piece. The grounds around this museum have much to see as well. So if you want to keep the money in your pocketbook for other things, you can spend some time exploring this site. The views are amazing, you'll see the local mountains over on the northshore, which at certain times of the year, will have some snow still on them. UBC campus is not far off, just a very short walk away, and there is plenty to see and do here also. Phone: (604) 822-5087Directions: Hop on a number 10 UBC bus, and head out and onto campus, this will take you onto University Blvd. and to the bus loop, from here its a short walk north west.Website: http://www.moa.ubc.ca/
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I visited the museum with local VT members, Rena and Matt. The most interesting point for me was an estonished piece of art that represents a part of the mythology of the Native People of BC, The Raven. I was lucky to have Rena with me, who knows a lot about the history of the Native People of BC. Leave a Comment
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This was one of the highlights of our whole trip across Canada. Certainly one of the best museums that we have ever visited. And this despite it not having been on our (mental) list of things to see in Vancouver.
An excellent museum in all respects: the architecture is stunning, inspiring, and very effective; The First Nations collection is fascinating, beautiful, and thought provoking; the layout is spacious, accessible, and aesthetically pleasing. Pride of place rightfully goes to the beautiful carved sculpture depicting Raven discovering the first men in a clam shell by Bill Reid, which has its own purpose-designed gallery in the centre of the buidling.
It is well worth the small effort required to get out to this museum. Leave a Comment Phone: (604) 822-5087Directions: Not well signposted from the UBC bus loop, but if you head roughly north west from there (towards the sea), you will find it eventually.Website: www.moa.ubc.ca
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In my opinion, this is the most impressive museum in all of Vancouver. Located on the western-most point in Vancouver on UBC campus, the Museum of Anthropology's focus is primarily First Nations cultures from British Columbia, however, they also provide exhibits on other world cultures.
What makes the MOA unique is that it was the first museum in the world to fully incorporate visible storage. Every piece in the museum's storage is on display to the public, either in glass shelving units or in glass-encased drawers. Every item is catalogued so that you can look up information about each piece. It's quite overwhelming, but there isn't one piece in the MOA that's hidden from the public. You could easily spend days in the visible storage and not see everything.
If you are visiting British Columbia for the first time, a trip to the MOA will definitely benefit and will be an eye-opener to local indigenous cultures. Take a free guided tour, or walk around the museum at your leisure.
While the First Nations exhibit is the focal point of the gallery, there are alternate exhibits, such as the Koerners Ceramics Gallery featuring ceramics from the 15th century and up. There are also many temporary exhibits which can range in subject, from contemporary art to thousand year old artifacts.
Canadian architect Arthur Erickson designed the MOA in which the western glass walls allow gorgeous views of the mountains and water below, bringing to life the Pacific north-western culture the museum is famous for.
While the MOA is not located within walking distance of downtown, the MOA is worth going out of your way to visit. It's an easy 15 minute drive to the MOA from downtown, or it's a 30 minute bus ride. Simply take any bus heading to UBC. It's about a 10 minute walk to the MOA from the UBC bus loop. Leave a Comment Directions: Located on the west side of SW Marine Drive, just north of West Mall (road) on UBC Campus. When walking through UBC campus, keep your eyes out for the signs to the MOA.Website: www.moa.ubc.ca
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I visited the Museum of anthropology, within the UBC campus, largely because it was raining. I had many preconceived ideas about totems and native sculpture. how wrong I was ! I really discovered great art there ! Sadly, since I was not allowed flash use, many of my pictures were not good. Still I try to give you a glimpse here and in a travelogue. Leave a Comment Phone: (604) 822-5087Directions: It is within University of British Colombia campus, at the corner of Marine drive and west alley.Website: http://www.moa.ubc.ca/
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very interesting, lots of totem poles of all kind and other stuff
the main room is just great - all kind of stuff and smaller items are located in the rooms inside and they r mostly masks of all kind
go outside as well there is a yard with other totem poles
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The Museum of Anthropology at the UBC features and excellent collection of local native art including some fascinating modern pieaces. Taking a tour with a guide is a must to best appreciate the works. Afterwards you can browse the large collection of artifacts from other cultures around the world. Leave a Comment
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This museum mainly features a wide range of temporary exhibitis of art, history and culture of Frist Nations and other peoples. This museum is located at UBC and is a great museum with lots of objects from the aboriginal people from all over the world. You'll find their clothing, weapons, masks and so much more.
There is also some displays of the First Nations of British Columbia and they have made this big carving called "The Raven and First Men" and that is on display at the museum. Leave a Comment Directions: You can find this museum at the University of British Columbia.Website: http://www.moa.ubc.ca
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