Beaty Biodiversity Museum

Embark on an extraordinary journey into the realm of nature at the Beaty Biodiversity Museum, a hidden treasure situated within the picturesque campus of the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, Canada. With over 500 captivating exhibits, this museum offers a unique opportunity to explore the remarkable diversity of life on our planet.

As Vancouver's premier natural history museum, it serves as a gateway to unraveling the mysteries of Earth's rich biodiversity. Picture yourself standing in awe before the colossal jaws of a blue whale, the largest creature to have ever roamed the planet. This breathtaking encounter sets the stage for an unforgettable adventure, where you'll delve into the intricate connections that unite all living organisms and our crucial role in preserving these fragile ecosystems.

Spread over a vast 20,000 square feet, the museum is a sanctum to over 2 million specimens, ranging from the minutest insects to grand birds of the sky. A standout centerpiece, the imposing 26-meter blue whale skeleton, suspended in the atrium, promises to be a jaw-dropping spectacle. Step back eons as you follow dinosaur footprints from BC's ancient Cretaceous period and revel in a cache of fossils, mammals, reptiles, and flora from local climes and distant lands.

The Beaty Biodiversity Museum, however, is more than a collection of artifacts. It's an odyssey. Delve into hands-on activities, changing art exhibits, unravel nature's tales in the Allan Yap Theatre, and experiment at the Allan Yap Discovery Lab.

Honoring its location, the museum is privileged to stand on the ancestral and unceded lands of the Musqueam people, expressing deep gratitude for the enduring relationship that deepens our perspective of the world. Witness the narratives of six First Nations communities through the "Culture at the Centre" exhibition and let the Beaty Biodiversity Museum kindle a lifelong love for the wondrous natural world around us.

Conclude your adventure with a stop at the museum's boutique, curating a diverse selection of nature-themed mementos and pristine specimen prints.
Hours:
Monday: Closed Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Thursday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Friday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

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