Museum of Anthropology

The Museum of Anthropology (MOA) at the University of British Columbia is renowned for its displays of world arts and cultures, with a particular emphasis on the First Nations peoples of British Columbia. The museum is situated on the traditional and unceded territory of the Musqueam people.

The museum's Great Hall houses an impressive collection of totem poles, carved boxes, and canoes from the Northwest Coast First Nations. The building, designed by Canadian architect Arthur Erickson, is an architectural masterpiece that integrates seamlessly with the surrounding landscape.

MOA is not only a public museum but also a research and teaching museum, playing a vital role in academic research and cultural understanding.