Museum · Vancouver
Museum of Anthropology at UBC: free entry days, tickets & hours
Arthur Erickson's glass-and-concrete museum at UBC with towering Northwest Coast totem poles and Bill Reid's 'The Raven and the First Men'.
Independent guide, not the official MOA website. Official links are under Sources.
MOA is free for some visitors, not for everyone.
- Free for: children aged 0-5; Indigenous people; UBC students, staff and faculty.
- Otherwise: adult admission (19-64) — $26.
Before you go
How to actually get in for free
- Thursday evenings (5-9pm) are half price, not free.
- The museum is closed on Mondays until 15 May.
All free options
Who gets in free, and when
| Free option | Who | Conditions | Book? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free forFree for children aged 0-5 | children under 6 | — | No |
| Free forFree for Indigenous people | Indigenous visitors | — | No |
| Free forFree for UBC students, staff and faculty | UBC students and staff | Show UBC ID. | No |
Official prices
MOA ticket prices
| Adult admission (19-64) — Seniors 65+ and students 19+ $23; youth 6-18 $13. Half price on Thursday evenings after 5pm. | $26 |
| Half-price admission on Thursday evenings after 5pm — Adult ticket $13 instead of $26. | $13 |
| MOA Access Pass: unlimited admission for one year | $35 |
Prices from the official website, checked Oct 2026. Free options are listed above.
Worth timing your visit?
What a free day saves
Based on the official price (adult admission (19-64)). Free days are busier — if your dates don't line up, a timed ticket is the trade-off.
Tickets & tours
Best-rated tickets and tours: MOA
Ratings and prices from the booking partners; prices may change.
Practical
Opening hours & how to get there
| Mon | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tue | 10:00–17:00 |
| Wed | 10:00–17:00 |
| Thu | 10:00–21:00 |
| Fri | 10:00–17:00 |
| Sat | 10:00–17:00 |
| Sun | 10:00–17:00 |
Tue-Sun 10am-5pm, Thursday until 9pm. Closed Mondays from 15 October to 15 May (open Mondays the rest of the year). 24 and 31 Dec and 1 Jan 10am-2pm; closed 25 Dec.
6393 NW Marine Drive, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z2, Canada
FAQ
MOA: common questions
Is MOA free?
MOA has no free entry for everyone. Also free: children aged 0-5; Indigenous people; UBC students, staff and faculty. Otherwise the official ticket costs $26.
Who gets free entry to MOA?
Children under 6. Indigenous visitors. UBC students and staff — show UBC ID..
How much is a ticket to MOA?
Adult admission (19-64) costs $26 on the official site.
What day is MOA closed?
MOA is closed on Mondays. Tue-Sun 10am-5pm, Thursday until 9pm. Closed Mondays from 15 October to 15 May (open Mondays the rest of the year). 24 and 31 Dec and 1 Jan 10am-2pm; closed 25 Dec.
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Sources
Where this comes from
- moa.ubc.ca/visit/ · checked Thursday, 29 October 2026
Every free rule is checked against the official source and re-checked on a schedule. Spotted a change? Tell us.