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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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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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