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Beaty Biodiversity Museum

2212 Main Mall,  , University Of British ColumbiaVancouver
British Columbia,  V6T 1Z4

Fall in love with the diversity of life as you explore over 500 natural history exhibits and stare through the jaws of the largest creature ever to live on Earth, a 26-metre-long blue whale skeleton! The museum houses six major collections including fish, fossils, shells, insects, fungi, mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and plant specimens from around British Columbia and the world. Drop-in public programs include activity stations, tours, crafts, puppet shows, and more. The museum also hosts interesting lectures, workshops and temporary art exhibits. Visit our website for more information. Also check out UBC Botanical Garden and Greenheart Canopy Walkway.

How to Get Here

UBC is located on west side of Vancouver. The Museum is housed in the Beaty Biodiversity Centre, on Main Mall.

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Price Information

Regular Admission

Pricing Based on*Rate
AdultPer Entrance12.00
StudentNon UBC Student with Valid IDPer Entrance10.00
Youth13-17 yearsPer Entrance10.00
Child5-12 yearsPer Entrance8.00
Infant4 and underPer Entrance0.00
Family4 and underPer Entrance35.00
AdultCurrent UBC Faculty, Staff or Student - with ID.Per Entrance0.00

*NOTE:  Rates shown are in Canadian dollars and subject to applicable taxes.


Accepted Payment Methods
Visa, MasterCard, Cash, Interac Bank/Debit Card

Hours of Operation

Winter Schedule (effective   to  )
 SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
Open (AM) 10:00 AM10:00 AM10:00 AM10:00 AM10:00 AM10:00 AM
Close (PM) 5:00 PM5:00 PM5:00 PM5:00 PM5:00 PM5:00 PM
Summer Schedule (effective   to  )
 SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
Open (AM) 10:00 AM10:00 AM10:00 AM10:00 AM10:00 AM10:00 AM10:00 AM
Close (PM) 5:00 PM5:00 PM5:00 PM5:00 PM5:00 PM5:00 PM5:00 PM
Winter Schedule 2013/2014 (effective   to  )
 SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
Open (AM) 10:00 AM10:00 AM10:00 AM10:00 AM10:00 AM10:00 AM
Close (PM) 5:00 PM5:00 PM5:00 PM5:00 PM5:00 PM5:00 PM
Please note:  Closed Monday in Winter months. Open most holidays. Please check our website to confirm.

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Amenities & Facilities

Accessible Facilities Attraction/Tour/Event Ticket Sales
Food & beverage (e.g. snack foods, coffee) Food Services
Full Wheelchair Access (as per building code) Multi-media Presentations

Policies & Restrictions

Pet Policy
Assistance Dogs Only
Smoking Policy
No Smoking
Group Policy
See our website or call for group rates & programs.

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