Sightseeing

Beaty Biodiversity Museum

📍 2212 Main Mall, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z4

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Quick Facts

Location: Canada, Vancouver
Category: Sightseeing
Duration: 1.5-2 hours
Opening Hours: Tuesday 10:00-17:00 · Wednesday 10:00-17:00 · Thursday 18:00-20:30 · Friday 10:00-17:00 · Saturday 10:00-17:00 · Sunday 10:00-17:00 · Tue-Sun 10:00-17:00; closed Mon and statutory holidays ("Beaty Nocturnal" evening open event on the third Thursday of each month, 18:00-20:30)
Ticket Price: Adult: Free · Adult admission CAD 18, family ticket CAD 35-55, free for UBC faculty, staff and students and Indigenous peoples, free for children under 6
Address: 2212 Main Mall, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z4
Coordinates: 49.2632, -123.2510

Introduction

The Beaty Biodiversity Museum, on the UBC campus in Vancouver, is an important natural history museum on Canada's west coast. It holds a collection of more than 2 million biological specimens, the most striking of which is a 25-metre blue whale skeleton suspended in the atrium (nicknamed "Big Blue", a female blue whale) — one of the world's largest whale skeletons. The museum combines a public exhibition function with an active research collection.

✨ Highlights

The 25-metre blue whale skeleton "Big Blue" suspended in the atrium

At Beaty Biodiversity Museum, The 25-metre blue whale skeleton "Big Blue" suspended in the atrium is one of the most representative experiences of this destination.

A research collection of more than 2 million biological specimens

At Beaty Biodiversity Museum, A research collection of more than 2 million biological specimens is one of the most representative experiences of this destination.

A campus museum combining public exhibition and research functions

At Beaty Biodiversity Museum, A campus museum combining public exhibition and research functions is one of the most representative experiences of this destination.

Free admission for UBC faculty, staff and students

At Beaty Biodiversity Museum, Free admission for UBC faculty, staff and students is one of the most representative experiences of this destination.

🛈 Practical Info

→Best time to visit：Avoid the midday heat; mornings or late afternoons are more comfortable and better for photos.

→Transport：Arrange via local public transport, driving or a chartered transfer; check latest local transport info.

→Climate & dress：Prepare sun protection, water and suitable footwear for the local climate; some outdoor areas are exposed.

→On site：Follow on-site signs and rules; do not climb on or touch heritage features.

→Accessibility：Some areas have natural or uneven surfaces and may challenge those with limited mobility.

→Transportation：Take a bus (e.g. R4) to the UBC campus and walk down Main Mall

Opening Hours

Opening Hours
Tuesday	10:00-17:00
Wednesday	10:00-17:00
Thursday	18:00-20:30
Friday	10:00-17:00
Saturday	10:00-17:00
Sunday	10:00-17:00

Tue-Sun 10:00-17:00; closed Mon and statutory holidays ("Beaty Nocturnal" evening open event on the third Thursday of each month, 18:00-20:30)

Ticket Information

Ticket Information
Adult	Free

Adult admission CAD 18, family ticket CAD 35-55, free for UBC faculty, staff and students and Indigenous peoples, free for children under 6

💡 Tips

• Ticket prices, opening hours and tours may change; confirm on official channels on site. Queried opening hours: Tue-Sun 10:00-17:00; closed Mon and statutory holidays ("Beaty Nocturnal" evening open event on the third Thursday of each month, 18:00-20:30); admission: Adult admission CAD 18, family ticket CAD 35-55, free for UBC faculty, staff and students and Indigenous peoples, free for children under 6.

• Prepare for the local climate (sun, hydration) and pace your visit accordingly.

• Respect local culture, customs and any religious norms; dress and behave accordingly.

• Combine with nearby sights and plan around local transport and accommodation.

FAQ

What are the opening hours of Beaty Biodiversity Museum?

Tuesday: 10:00-17:00; Wednesday: 10:00-17:00; Thursday: 18:00-20:30; Friday: 10:00-17:00; Saturday: 10:00-17:00; Sunday: 10:00-17:00; Tue-Sun 10:00-17:00; closed Mon and statutory holidays ("Beaty Nocturnal" evening open event on the third Thursday of each month, 18:00-20:30)

How much is the admission for Beaty Biodiversity Museum?

Adult: Free; Adult admission CAD 18, family ticket CAD 35-55, free for UBC faculty, staff and students and Indigenous peoples, free for children under 6

Any practical tips for visiting Beaty Biodiversity Museum?

Ticket prices, opening hours and tours may change; confirm on official channels on site. Queried opening hours: Tue-Sun 10:00-17:00; closed Mon and statutory holidays ("Beaty Nocturnal" evening open event on the third Thursday of each month, 18:00-20:30); admission: Adult admission CAD 18, family ticket CAD 35-55, free for UBC faculty, staff and students and Indigenous peoples, free for children under 6. Prepare for the local climate (sun, hydration) and pace your visit accordingly.