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Museum of AnthropologyvsMuseum of Vancouver
Both Museum of Anthropology and Museum of Vancouver are rated highly by expert reviewers. Overall, Museum of Anthropology scores significantly better than Museum of Vancouver. Museum of Anthropology is ranked #2 in Vancouver with approval from 9 reviews including Michelin Guide, Fodor's and Frommer's.
Museum of Anthropology
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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.
Museum of Vancouver Fodor's
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1100 Chestnut St., Vancouver, British Columbia V6J 3J9, Canada
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Fodor's "Vancouver's short-but-funky history comes to life at this seaside museum." Full review
Frommer's "Located in the same building as the H. R. MacMillan Space Centre, the Museum of Vancouver is dedicated to the city's history." Full review
Lonely Planet "The recently rebranded MOV has upped its game with cool temporary exhibitions and regular late-opening parties for adults." Full review
Time Out "The largely 20th-century collection of bric-a-brac is complimented by personal recollections, photographs and films." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"Inside, the city's Native traditions and modern history come to life, in addition to a fine collection of oriental art." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"The entrance to this art and history museum is dominated by a huge stainless-steel crab designed by sculptor George Norris to symbolise the creature which, according to First Nations lore, guards the harbour of Vancouver" Full review
Frommer's "With exhibits that include a mesmerizing movie shot from the front of the city’s first streetcar...the 1950s Gallery is great fun, with its nod to Vancouver’s neon past" Full review
