Among the most important Indigenous art and culture museum in Canada — the UBC Museum of Anthropology, reopened June 2024 after a major renovation. Arthur Erickson's glass and concrete Great Hall displays massive totem poles against forest and ocean views. The collection spans 50,000+ objects representing 100+ world cultures. Thursday evenings are half-price.
Why It’s Worth Your Time
Among Canada’s most important Indigenous art museums — Arthur Erickson’s glass Great Hall displays massive totem poles against forest and ocean views. Reopened June 2024 after renovation. 50,000+ objects, 100+ world cultures. Thursday evenings half-price.
What Stands Out
- Arthur Erickson's Great Hall: floor-to-ceiling glass, totem poles, forest and ocean backdrop
- Reopened June 2024 with major expansion — the best time to visit in years
- World's finest collection of Northwest Coast Indigenous art
- 50,000+ objects from 100+ world cultures, including Haida and Kwakwaka'wakw works
- Thursday evenings 5–9pm: half-price admission
- UBC campus: also visit the Nitobe Memorial Garden and Pacific Spirit Regional Park