March's Nature Club is all about marvelous marine invertebrates! Our family-friendly activities are geared towards kids 5-12; everyone is welcome to join in! Sign up online or drop in between 10:30am-1pm on Saturday, March 7.
Tell us about your favourite invertebrate below! 🐙 🪸 🐚 🪱
In honour of the UN International Day of Women and Girls in Science, the Beaty Biodiversity Museum is proud to celebrate Laurel Bohart (née Dick). Read Laurel’s incredible story on our blog beatymuseum.ubc.ca/blog.
#WomenInScience #InternationalDayOfWomenAndGirlsInScience #BeatyMuseum #WomenInSTEM
Community Choice Award Voting Now Open!
Voting runs until February 20 and is open to members of the Biodiversity Research Centre community.
View the photos and vote for your favourite photo here:
explore.beatymuseum.ubc.ca/BRC-photo-competition
February's #NatureClub is all about the fantastic world of fishes! Our family-friendly activities are geared towards kids 5-12; everyone is welcome to join in! Sign up online or drop in between 10:30 am-1 pm on Saturday, February 7.
🐟 🐠 🦈
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Have you ever wondered what a day in the life of a Beaty Biodiversity Museum volunteer looks like? Read the full story at beatymuseum.ubc.ca/blog
#biodiversity #museums #science #volunteering #BeatyMuseum
#KidsTakeOverUBC returns for its 9th edition on Sun, Feb 15, 2026. Explore campus with family-friendly arts, culture, STEM, tours, and performances.
Visit the Beaty Biodiversity Museum and drop in 11 am – 2 pm for hands-on #biodiversity activities.
Tickets online only at Kidstakeover.ubc.ca
New exhibition opens this Thursday, JAN 15! "Slippage: shaped by time" by Michael Cox. Michael’s interest in erosion grew as he turned seventy and witnessed accelerating environmental change.
Read more: beatymuseum.ubc.ca/exhibitions/...
#biodiversity #scicomm #sciart
Please note that the Beaty Biodiversity Museum will be closed for maintenance on Saturday, January 10, 2026. We will see you on Sunday, January 11 at 10:00 am!
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Join us on JAN. 15 for a Nocturnal and Exhibition Opening: Slippage: shaped by time, by photographer Michael Cox. Through black-and-white images of local landscapes, Cox explores the forces of erosion, change, and time.Admission by donation from 5:00 pm. More details at beatymuseum.ubc.ca/calendar
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Please note that the Beaty Biodiversity Museum will be closed for maintenance on Saturday, January 10, 2026. We will see you on Sunday, January 11 at 10:00 am!
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Start the new year at our mammal-themed #Nature Club! Join us for family-friendly activities on Saturday, January 3! Everyone is welcome - sign up online to secure your spot, or drop in between 10:30am-1pm. 🐳 🦝 🦌 🦇
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Check our closing dates for the Holiday Season. Visit our calendar for more info!
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#HappyHolidays #HappyNewYear
Looking for a meaningful holiday gift that goes beyond the usual presents? A Beaty Biodiversity Museum membership is a thoughtful option for families and science enthusiasts of all ages.
Click the link to know more: beatymuseum.ubc.ca/visit/member...
#BCmuseums #SciComm #UBCscience #UBCcampus #UBC
🌿🦋🎄 Happy Holidays! May your season be as colorful and diverse as the ecosystems we love to protect. 🐞💫🌎
#BCmuseums #Biodiversity #NaturalHistoryMuseum #SciComm
Thursday, December 18, from 5:00 pm to 8:30 pm with admission by donation!
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#SciComm #BCmuseums #YVRevents #UBC #UBCevents
On this #GivingTuesday, people around the world are celebrating generosity and collective impact. As this global day of giving unfolds, we invite you to think about the difference you can make by supporting the Beaty Biodiversity Museum.
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#scicomm #scied #ubc #ubcscience
explore.beatymuseum.ubc.ca/BRC-photo-competition/
The Biodiversity Research Photo Competition showcases the diversity of research and researchers at UBC’s Biodiversity Research Centre.
Submissions for this year's competition are open until December 31st, 2025.
Join us for family-friendly Marine Invertebrate activities during #Nature Club! Everyone is welcome to join us on Sunday, December 6 - sign up online to secure your spot, or drop in between 10:30am-1pm. 🐌 🐙
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A variety of museum specimens you might see on your virtual tour!
We offer #virtual museum tours for classes and groups of all ages from anywhere around the world! Join our team live over zoom for an overview of our collections, highlights of our favorite exhibits, and plenty of time for Q&A.
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Our famous Mushroom Walk is this Sunday, November 9th at 1:00 pm. We still have some last spots available! Registration is required, no drop-ins for this event. Click to read more and register. #mushrooms #UBC #UBCevents #YVRevents #UBCscience #scicomm #scied
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Join us on November 20th for the Biodiversity Lecture Series with Dr. Justina Ray,
"What’s Left to What’s Needed: Reframing Biodiversity in Decision-Making."
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#Biodiversity #Conservation #Sustainability #Environment #UBCevents #UBCscience #UBC
#Nature Club is next weekend on Sunday, November 1. Our family-friendly activities are focused on #fossils this month. Everyone is welcome, sign up online to secure your spot, or drop in between 10:30am-1pm.
We hope to see you in your Halloween costume, especially if it's #biodiversity themed!
10th Anniversary exhibition: ReCollections
Fifth birthday celebration!
Opening weekend: October 16 and 17, 2010
The Beaty Biodiversity Museum turns 15 years old tomorrow! We would love to see you in person, so as our #birthday present to you, we welcome you to visit by donation on Thursday, October 16, 2025. 🎂 🎁 🎉
Thank you to each and every one of you for supporting us these past 15 years.
Two young adults touch a dinosaur footprint display
Have you registered for our FREE Educator Open House, yet? On October 24, you'll meet museum staff, partners, and like-minded educators! Enjoy tours, documentaries, & hands-on learning at your own pace throughout the day.
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#biodiversity #museum #biology #teachers
We're looking forward to our first Nature Club of the year this Saturday October 4. We've planned hands-on activities, along with an eye-catching algae craft. Sign up online to secure your spot, or drop in between 10:30am-1pm!
#UBCInspired #natureclub #museums #lichen #algae #biodiversity
Join us for an evening on climate change 🌏 🤒
Get a chance to meet 66 Birds / 3 Degrees Artist, Natalie Niblack & hear from all our special guests.
⏰ Oct 16th, 6-7:30pm (Doors Open 5pm)
🎟️ Admission by donation.
📲 Scan the QR code to learn more.
#climatechange #birdsofinstagram
Looking for #fieldtrip options at #UBC? We've partnered with @pme.ubc.ca to offer a full-day Earth Experience, including your choice of program at both museums, located less than a 5-minute walk apart!
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#Nature Club is back! 🍄 🦕 🐌 🦨 🦈 🦆 🌻 🐝
On the first Saturday of every month, visit the #museum for special activities focused on #biodiversity. Thanks to #UBCInspired, Nature Club is free for UBC campus #families. Everyone is welcome, click to learn more and register:
