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Museum of AnthropologyvsHR MacMillan Space Centre
Both are recommended by those who travel for a living. On balance, Museum of Anthropology ranks significantly higher than HR MacMillan Space Centre. Museum of Anthropology has a TripExpert Score of 95 with endorsements from 9 publications including Travel + Leisure, Frommer's and Concierge.
Museum of Anthropology
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Time Out
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6393 North West Marine Dr., (Near UBC), Vancouver, British Columbia V6T 1Z2, Canada
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Fodor's "Part of the University of British Columbia, the MOA has one of the world's leading collections of Northwest Coast First Nations art." Full review
Concierge "The high-ceilinged Great Hall displays dozens of poles (many over 100 years old) and explains how they were made and what they symbolize."
Lonely Planet "Vancouver's best museum is studded with spectacular First Nations totem poles and breathtaking carvings - but it's also teeming with artifacts from cultures around the world." Full review
Time Out "Canada's largest teaching museum, and arguably Vancouver's only truly world-class cultural institution." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Located on the Vancouver campus of the University of British Columbia, the Museum of Anthropology displays Northwest Coast First Nations art." Full review
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"One of North America's most important cultural institutions. It's also a great place to spend an afternoon looking at wonderful things." Full review
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The concrete and glass building enjoys a fantastic view of the Strait of Georgia.
Afar Magazine "The museum's strength is, not surprisingly, works from the First Nations of Canada's West Coast. Enormous totem poles can be found both in the museum and throughout the grounds." Full review
On the Grid "Housed in a large Arthur Erickson-designed structure, the MOA is home to artifacts of world culture, but is especially renowned for its collection of west coast Native art." Full review
National Geographic "“Even non-museum types will be intrigued by the collection of totem poles and elegant Haida wood carvings here.”—Andrew Hempstead, author, Moon Handbooks Vancouver & Victoria. The..." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Set the scene for us. What stands out to you from this museum?With its soaring totem poles, cedar canoes, bentwood boxes, Indigenous masks, sculptures, ceramics, weavings, and more,..." Full review
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Make sure to check out works by contemporary artists, too, like Lawrence Paul Yuxweluptun’s pop-art painting, Haida Hotdog.
HR MacMillan Space Centre Fodor's Lonely Planet Travel + Leisure Time Out Michelin Guide
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1100 Chestnut St, Vancouver, British Columbia V6J 3J9, Canada
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Fodor's "The interactive exhibits and high-tech learning systems at this museum include a Virtual Voyages ride, where visitors can take a simulated space journey." Full review
Lonely Planet "Popular with schoolkids – expect to have to elbow them out of the way to push the flashing buttons – this slightly dated science center illuminates the world of space." Full review
Travel + Leisure "In addition to the exhibits, the center features nighttime viewings at the Gordon MacMillan Southam Observatory." Full review
Time Out "Housed in the same building as the Vancouver Museum, the Space Centre is a small but well thought-out attraction that appeals most to school-age children." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"The Southam observatory enables visitors to observe the sun, the moon, planets and stars through a giant telescope." Full review
Frommer's "Founded in 1968 and has since offered an exciting program of starry-eyed displays and exhibits, as well as films...exhibits are hands-on and interactive, making this a great place for the kids." Full review
