The Museum of Anthropology (MOA) at UBC Reopening

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Michael Elkan, “MOA Great Hall,” 2020

(courtesy of the Museum)

The Museum of Anthropology (MOA) at UBC reopens its doors to the public following an 18-month closure that saw the successful completion of cutting-edge seismic upgrades to its Great Hall, coupled with updated interpretations and new displays of Northwest Coast Indigenous art.

As part of the reopening, MOA will present two new exhibitions sharing Indigenous perspectives on colonial history: To Be Seen, To Be Heard: First Nations in Public Spaces, 1900–1965 and in Pursuit of Venus [infected] by famed Māori artist Lisa Reihana.

MOA’s reopening weekend will include a host of special events and activities, including dance and musical performances, hands-on workshops, staff tours and family-friendly activities. MOA’s reopening this summer coincides with the 75th anniversary of the Museum’s opening to the public. For further reopening details and exhibition information, visit: moa.ubc.ca

Reopening Night: THURSDAY JUNE 13 | 5 – 9 PM

Reopening Weekend Program:

Friday, June 14 | 10 am – 5 pm | Half-priced admission

100th anniversary of architect Arthur Erickson’s birthday

Architectural presentation | 2 pm

Saturday, June 15| 10 am – 5 pm | Half-priced admission

Tsatsu Stalqayu Coastal Wolf Pack | 11 am

Dancers of Damelahamid | 1 pm + 2:30 pm

Staff tours

Hands-on activities

Audrey and Harry Hawthorn Library + Archives open house

MOA App spotlight

Sunday, June 16 | 10 am – 5 pm | Half-priced admission

UBC Gamelan | 11 am

Dancers of Damelahamid | 1 pm + 2:30 pm

Staff tours

Hands-on activities

Audrey and Harry Hawthorn Library + Archives open house

MOA App spotlight