Beaty Biodiversity Museum

Beaty Biodiversity Museum Explore UBC's spectacular biological collections, with 22,000 square feet of exhibits showcasing ove
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Back to our regular schedule tomorrow! Starting Tuesday, September 1, 2026, the Beaty Biodiversity Museum will be open r...
08/31/2026

Back to our regular schedule tomorrow!

Starting Tuesday, September 1, 2026, the Beaty Biodiversity Museum will be open regular hours - Tuesdays to Sundays, from 10 AM to 5 PM.

Plan your visit and check our daily schedule at beatymuseum.ubc.ca/calendar.

See you at the museum! 🐋

08/28/2026

Come see our 26-meter blue whale for yourself at the Beaty Biodiversity Museum on Main Mall. Admission is free for UBC students!

Last chance for Monday visits!Monday, August 31 is our final Monday opening before we return to our regular schedule in ...
08/25/2026

Last chance for Monday visits!

Monday, August 31 is our final Monday opening before we return to our regular schedule in September.

Starting September 1, the museum will be open from Tuesdays to Sundays, from 10 AM to 5 PM.

Don’t miss your last chance to visit on a Monday this summer. Whether you’re planning a family adventure, a solo visit, a field trip, or a day out with friends, there’s always something new to discover at the Beaty Biodiversity Museum.

And don’t forget about the Beaty Nocturnals, our evening museum experience happening on the 3rd Thursday of every month!

Plan your visit and check our daily schedule at beatymuseum.ubc.ca/calendar

See you at the museum!

08/25/2026

Bring the whimsy home with you. Come pick up your own little piece of the Beaty collection at the museum gift shop!

08/21/2026

Often, our specimens don't arrive pre-identified 🔍. That's where researchers come in!

08/18/2026

Biological Wonders: An Artistic Investigation with artist Sharon Bladholm

📆 Saturday, August 22
⏰ 1:00–3:00 PM
🎟️ Tickets at Link in Bio

❗ LIMITED SPOTS REMAINING❗

Discover the beauty of the natural world through art in this hands-on workshop led by artist Sharon Bladholm. Inspired by the museum’s remarkable biological collections, participants will explore observational drawing and watercolor techniques while taking a closer look at the intricate forms, patterns, and textures found in nature.

Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced artist, this relaxed and creative session offers an opportunity to slow down, observe, and create in the unique setting of the Beaty Biodiversity Museum.

Limited capacity. Registration is required to reserve your spot. Visit beatymuseum.ubc.ca/calendar to save your spot!

08/14/2026

Bill Merrilees's collection of teeny tiny shells 🐚

08/07/2026

Biological Wonders: An Artistic Investigation with artist Sharon Bladholm | Saturday, August 22 | 1:00–3:00 PM

Discover the beauty of the natural world through art in this hands-on workshop led by artist Sharon Bladholm. Inspired by the museum’s remarkable biological collections, participants will explore observational drawing and watercolour techniques while taking a closer look at the intricate forms, patterns, and textures found in nature.

Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced artist, this relaxed and creative session offers an opportunity to slow down, observe, and create in the unique setting of the Beaty Biodiversity Museum.

Limited capacity. Registration is required to reserve your spot. Visit beatymuseum.ubc.ca/calendar to save your spot!

Biological Wonders: An Artistic Investigation with artist Sharon Bladholm | Saturday, August 22 | 1:00–3:00 PMDiscover t...
07/27/2026

Biological Wonders: An Artistic Investigation with artist Sharon Bladholm | Saturday, August 22 | 1:00–3:00 PM

Discover the beauty of the natural world through art in this hands-on workshop led by artist Sharon Bladholm. Inspired by the museum’s remarkable biological collections, participants will explore observational drawing and watercolour techniques while taking a closer look at the intricate forms, patterns, and textures found in nature.

Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced artist, this relaxed and creative session offers an opportunity to slow down, observe, and create in the unique setting of the Beaty Biodiversity Museum.

Limited capacity. Registration is required to reserve your spot. Visit beatymuseum.ubc.ca/calendar to save your spot!

Li bo**ee mishiwayitay – The Beauty of it All, Artist Tour | August 13, 10:30 am - 11:30 amArtist Daphne Boyer gives a s...
07/24/2026

Li bo**ee mishiwayitay – The Beauty of it All, Artist Tour | August 13, 10:30 am - 11:30 am

Artist Daphne Boyer gives a special tour of her exhibition, Li bo**ee mishiwayitay – The Beauty of It All. Included with regular museum entry, payable on admission. Space is limited, visit beatymuseum.ubc.ca/calendar to register.

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2212 Main Mall
Vancouver, BC
V6T1Z4

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

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+16048274955

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