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Vancouver was founded as “Gastown” by an Englishman with a penchant for beer and storytelling. Today Gastown is a historic section of the Canadian metropolis, and the lively pubs still reflect the area’s former status as a sort of community drinking center. The city’s forests, grand parks, and impressive suspension bridge beckon travelers to explore them, as do the city’s shops and museums. Relive the glory of the 2010 Winter Games with visits to Olympic venues and the marvelous Olympic Cauldron.
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1. Museum of Anthropology
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4.5 based on 3,773 reviews
Explore traditional and contemporary art from Northwest Coast First Nations and other cultures across the world. See magnificent Indigenous carvings, weavings and contemporary artworks in a spectacular building overlooking mountains and sea. Admire the world’s largest collection of works by acclaimed Haida artist Bill Reid, including his famous cedar sculpture The Raven and the First Men. Explore the Museum’s Multiversity Galleries where more than 10,000 objects from around the world are displayed. Stroll the Museum Grounds, where monumental Haida houses, poles and Musqueam house posts capture the dramatic beauty of traditional Northwest Coast architecture and design. Enjoy a wide range of special exhibitions and public programs, including free guided gallery walks. Visit the MOA Shop and relax in Cafe MOA. MOA is situated on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the Musqueam people.
Reviewed By backpacker31 - Boynton Beach, United States
After visiting the Bill Reid Gallery I was told that to understand and appreciate First Nation’s history and culture I should go to the MOA. The museum is huge (and architecturally impressive) and features roughly a dozen galleries. Here, you will find totem poles, historical and contemporary Indigenous art, a 600-piece ceramics collection from the 16th-19th centuries, thousands of objects from around the world, an enormous and stunning Bill Reid sculpture housed in a former gun turret, two Haida houses, Musqueam posts and so much more. The staff is approachable and very knowledgeable, answering several questions I had. I happened to visit while a Diwali festival was taking place featuring dancing, henna painting, tea and sweets and more. There is a small cafe on the premises offering coffee/tea, soups, sandwiches, baked goods, etc. Price of admission is reasonable (adult is $17) considering the size and substance of the museum’s collection. I spent over three hours here.
2. Beaty Biodiversity Museum
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4.0 based on 113 reviews
Reviewed By sophieinyvr
A must-see for students & adults with an existing love of nature, biology, conservation or evolution. With a small amount of background knowledge (1 university course or a few YouTube videos) you can enjoy this museum so much more. Makes perfect sense to have it on a university campus as its best enjoyed by people with an existing interest. That being said, it’s my favourite museum in Vancouver.
3. Morris and Helen Belkin Art Gallery
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4.0 based on 2 reviews
4. Pacific Museum of Earth
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4.0 based on 8 reviews
As UBC’s oldest museum, and the only museum in Metro Vancouver to specialize in Earth, Oceanic & Atmospheric Sciences, the PME is one of B.C.'s "hidden gems". Come see our new elasmosaur, our lambeosaur, and the only OmniGlobe in Canada! Our gem gallery stuns. Our mineral samples dazzle. Our field trips inspire. Many visitors are surprised that a museum that doesn't charge general admission could be of such high quality! Come explore the wonders of our dynamic Earth with us.
5. BC Golf Museum and Hall of Fame
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2.0 based on 1 reviews
This small museum and library will delight golf fanatics.
6. Residential School History and Dialogue Centre
UBC’s Residential School History and Dialogue Centre is a Survivor-centred and trauma informed space, facilitating access to records related to the Canada’s Indian Residential School System. Browse the exhibit, or use the interactive touchscreen wall to learn more about residential schools and their legacy in Canada. Research kiosks are available for in-depth access to the collections.
