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The Museum of Anthropology at the University of British Columbia is world-renowned for its collections, research, teaching, public programs, and community connections.

It is also acclaimed for its spectacular architecture and unique setting on the cliffs of Point Grey.

Construction of a new museum was made possible by a grant from the Government of Canada, marking the 1971 centennial of B.C.'s entry into Confederation. UBC provided matching funds to complete installations and to organize the academic components of the Museum.

The 1976 building was designed by renowned Canadian architect Arthur Erickson, who took his inspiration from traditional northern Northwest Coast post-and-beam style architecture. The Museum's soaring glass walls and spectacular setting - on the cliffs of Point Grey overlooking mountains and sea - are uniquely suited to the Museum's extraordinary collection of massive Northwest Coast totem poles, carved boxes, bowls and feast dishes, as well as diverse objects from around the world.

The Museum's extensive Visible Storage system provides public access to approximately 13,000 objects from around the world for comparison and study.