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The University of British Columbia area contains several museums and gardens. It has the Beaty Biodiversity Museum, the Museum of Anthropology, and the UBC Botanical Garden.

The University of British Columbia area contains several museums and gardens. It has the Beaty Biodiversity Museum, the Museum of Anthropology, and the UBC Botanical Garden.

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By TripSapien · Updated September 29, 2026

Top things to do in University of British Columbia

  • Museum of Anthropology at UBC in University of British Columbia, Vancouver

    Museum of Anthropology at UBC

    ★ 4.7 · 6.1k
    History Museum★

    Large Arthur Erickson–designed museum at UBC devoted to cultural artifacts from around the world.

    Mon–Wed
    10 AM – 5 PM
    Thu
    10 AM – 9 PM
    Fri
    10 AM – 5 PM
    Sat
    10 AM – 5 PM
    Sun
    10 AM – 5 PM
    Website ↗Book ↗Map ↗
  • UBC Bookstore in University of British Columbia, Vancouver

    UBC Bookstore

    ★ 4.3 · 2.5k
    Bookstore
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  • Beaty Biodiversity Museum in University of British Columbia, Vancouver

    Beaty Biodiversity Museum

    ★ 4.5 · 1.3k
    Natural History Museum

    Natural history exhibits with over 2 million specimens, plus Canada's largest blue whale skeleton.

    Every day
    10 AM – 5 PM
    Website ↗Map ↗
  • Morris and Helen Belkin Art Gallery in University of British Columbia, Vancouver

    Morris and Helen Belkin Art Gallery

    Art Gallery

    art gallery located on the Vancouver campus of the University of British Columbia

    Mon
    Closed
    Tue–Fri
    10 AM – 5 PM
    Sat
    12 PM – 5 PM
    Sun
    12 PM – 5 PM
    Website ↗Map ↗
  • UBC Botanical Garden in University of British Columbia, Vancouver

    UBC Botanical Garden

    ★ 4.6 · 1.8k
    Botanical Garden

    A vast botanical garden with plant life from local rainforests, Asia & global alpine regions.

    Mon–Wed
    10 AM – 4:30 PM
    Thu
    10 AM – 8 PM
    Fri
    10 AM – 4:30 PM
    Sat
    10 AM – 4:30 PM
    Sun
    10 AM – 4:30 PM
    Website ↗Map ↗
  • Nitobe Memorial Garden in University of British Columbia, Vancouver

    Nitobe Memorial Garden

    ★ 4.7 · 1.5k
    Botanical Garden

    Serene Japanese manicured park with water features plus traditional tea ceremonies at the teahouse.

    Mon–Wed
    10 AM – 4:30 PM
    Thu
    10 AM – 8 PM
    Fri
    10 AM – 4:30 PM
    Sat
    10 AM – 4:30 PM
    Sun
    10 AM – 4:30 PM
    Website ↗Map ↗
  • Greenheart TreeWalk in University of British Columbia, Vancouver

    Greenheart TreeWalk

    ★ 4.8 · 261
    City Park

    Self-guided & naturalist-led tours of a 310-m long treetop canopy walkway over temperate rainforest.

    Mon
    Closed
    Tue–Wed
    10 AM – 4:30 PM
    Thu
    10 AM – 8 PM
    Fri
    10 AM – 4:30 PM
    Sat
    10 AM – 4:30 PM
    Sun
    10 AM – 4:30 PM
    Website ↗Map ↗

Where to eat & drink in University of British Columbia

  • Jamjar Canteen in University of British Columbia, Vancouver

    Jamjar Canteen

    ★ 4.3 · 1.8k
    Lebanese· CA$20–30

    Lebanese & Mediterranean cuisine & innovative cocktails in a stylishly rustic, subway-tiled space.

    Mon–Fri
    11:30 AM – 10 PM
    Sat
    10:30 AM – 10 PM
    Sun
    10:30 AM – 10 PM
    Website ↗Book ↗Map ↗
  • Steve’s Poké Bar in University of British Columbia, Vancouver

    Steve’s Poké Bar

    ★ 4.8 · 1.3k
    Hawaiian· CA$10–20
    Mon–Fri
    10 AM – 8:30 PM
    Sat
    11 AM – 8:30 PM
    Sun
    11 AM – 8:30 PM
    Website ↗Map ↗

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Map of University of British Columbia with pinned top attractions (1 through 9)
  1. 1Museum of Anthropology at UBC
  2. 2UBC Bookstore
  3. 3Beaty Biodiversity Museum
  4. 4Morris and Helen Belkin Art Gallery
  5. 5UBC Botanical Garden
  6. 6Nitobe Memorial Garden
  7. 7Greenheart TreeWalk
  8. 8Jamjar Canteen
  9. 9Steve’s Poké Bar

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