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Located on the
cliffs of Point Grey in Vancouver West, the Museum of Anthropology
houses one of the world's finest displays of Northwest Coast First
Nations art, as well as fascinating artifacts from Africa and the
Orient.
The museum entrance is flanked by panels that create the shape of
a Bent-box, which the Salish believed contained the meaning of life.
Once inside, a ramp lined with impressive sculptures by renowned
modern-day carvers leads to the Great Hall - see feast dishes and
canoes of the Kwakwaka'wakw, Nisga'a, Gitksan, Haida, Coast Salish,
and other Northwest Coast peoples.
Admire the world's
largest collection of works by internationally acclaimed Haida artist
Bill Reid, including his famous cedar sculpture 'The Raven and the
First Men.' Visit the award-winning Koerner Ceramics Gallery, displaying
a collection of European ceramics unique to North America, as well
as specially commissioned textiles and ceramics by Vancouver artists.
Owikeno
Totems
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Explore the museum's
unique Visible Storage Galleries where more than 15,000 objects from
around the world are accessible to the public. Arranged according
to culture and use, the Visible Storage Galleries invite comparison
and contrast of objects from around the world. Wander through the
Masterpiece Gallery with its dramatic views and intricately carved
works in silver, gold, argillite, bone and wood.
Stroll through the grounds of the museum where two Haida houses and
ten poles capture the dramatic beauty of traditional Northwest Coast
architecture and design.
Museum Hours
Summer: Daily 10am-5pm; Tuesday 10am-9pm
Winter: Wednesday
to Sunday 11am-5pm; Tuesday 11am-9pm
By Car: The
museum is located at the University of British Columbia, 6393 Northwest
Marine Drive, Vancouver. There is metered parking in front of the
museum and a parkade across the street.
By Bus: From
downtown take either the 4, 9, 17, 25, 41, 43, 44, 49, 99, 258,
480, N17 to "UBC," or contact Translink. The UBC bus loop is located
at the centre of campus and is a 7 minute walk from the museum.
Contact Details:
Museum of Anthropology at UBC
University of British Columbia
6393 N.W. Marine Drive
Vancouver, BC
V6T 1Z2
Tel: (604) 822-5087
Fax: (604) 822-2974
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