Beaty Biodiversity Museum, Vancouver

Name: Beaty Biodiversity Museum
Address: 2212 Main Mall, Vancouver, V6T 1Z4, Canada
Telephone: +1 604-827-4955

#110 among attractions in Vancouver

Museum, Specialty museum, Science museum

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Facts and practical information

The Beaty Biodiversity Museum is a natural history museum in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, located on the campus of the University of British Columbia. Its 20,000 square feet of collections and exhibit space were first opened to the public on October 16, 2010; since then it has received over 35,000 visitors per year. ()

Alternative names: Established: 2010 (14 years ago)Visitors per year: 42.4 thous.Coordinates: 49°15'48"N, 123°15'4"W

Address

2212 Main MallUniversity Endowment LandsVancouver V6T 1Z4 Canada

Contact

+1 604-827-4955

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Day trips

Beaty Biodiversity Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Museum of Anthropology, University Golf Club, Nitobe Memorial Garden, Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre.

0.6 miNW
Cultural artworks from around the world
Museum of Anthropology, Vancouver
15 min walk • Nestled on the western edge of Vancouver, the Museum of Anthropology (MOA) stands as a bastion of cultural history and artistic expression. This museum is renowned for its extensive collection of art and artifacts from indigenous peoples around the world, with a...
1.2 miE
Golf, Outdoor activities
University Golf Club, Vancouver
32 min walk • Nestled amidst the verdant landscapes of Vancouver, Canada, the University Golf Club is a premier destination for both avid golfers and those seeking a serene escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. Established in the picturesque surroundings of the Pacific...
0.5 miNW
Traditional Japanese landscaping and tea
Nitobe Memorial Garden, Vancouver
12 min walk • Nestled within the University of British Columbia campus in Vancouver, Canada, the Nitobe Memorial Garden is a serene oasis that honors the beauty and tradition of Japanese landscape design. Covering 2.5 acres, this meticulously crafted garden is considered to be one...
0.5 miSE
Sport venue, Sport, Sport complex
Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre, Vancouver
12 min walk • The Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre is a LEED Silver certified indoor arena in Greater Vancouver, on the campus of the University of British Columbia.
0.8 miS
Park, Garden, Botanical garden
UBC Botanical Garden, Vancouver
20 min walk • UBC Botanical Garden, at the University of British Columbia, was established in 1916 under the directorship of John Davidson, British Columbia's first provincial botanist. It is the oldest botanical garden at a university in Canada.
0.4 miNW
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Morris and Helen Belkin Art Gallery, Vancouver
11 min walk • The Morris and Helen Belkin Art Gallery is a contemporary art gallery in Vancouver, British Columbia, on the campus of the University of British Columbia.
0.5 miN
Nightlife, Music and shows, Theater
Chan Centre for the Performing Arts, Vancouver
13 min walk • The Chan Centre for the Performing Arts is located on the campus of the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. It is situated within the natural landscape of the campus and is surrounded by evergreens and rhododendrons.
~770 ftN
Library
UBC Science, Vancouver
4 min walk • The University of British Columbia Library is the library system of the University of British Columbia. The library is one of the 124 members of the Association of Research Libraries.
~1650 ftN
Library
Irving K. Barber Learning Centre, Vancouver
8 min walk • The Irving K. Barber Learning Centre is a facility at the Vancouver campus of the University of British Columbia. The Learning Centre is built around the refurbished core of the 1925 UBC Main Library. The Centre is named for Irving. K. Barber, philanthropist and a graduate of UBC.
0.4 miNW
Library
Asian Centre academic library, Vancouver
11 min walk • The Asian Library is an academic library located on the Vancouver campus of the University of British Columbia, which houses the Asian languages collections of the University of British Columbia pertaining to Asian studies and Asia.
0.6 miN
Church
St. Mark's Church, Vancouver
17 min walk • St. Mark's Church is a Roman Catholic Parish church that covers the Vancouver campus of the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. It is situated in the University Endowment Lands within the grounds of St. Mark's College and Corpus Christi College. It was founded in 1967 by the Congregation of St.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Beaty Biodiversity Museum open?

Beaty Biodiversity Museum is open:

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

Which popular attractions are close to Beaty Biodiversity Museum?

Nearby attractions include UBC Fisheries Centre, Vancouver (1 min walk), UBC Science, Vancouver (4 min walk), UBC Department of Computer Science, Vancouver (5 min walk), Xwi7xwa Library, Vancouver (8 min walk).

How to get to Beaty Biodiversity Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Beaty Biodiversity Museum:

Bus

Agronomy Rd at West Mall • Lines: 68 (6 min walk)
Lower Malll at University Blvd • Lines: 68 (6 min walk)

Trolleybus

UBC Exchange Bay 10 • Lines: 14 (6 min walk)
UBC Exchange Bay 11 • Lines: 4 (7 min walk)