Beaty Biodiversity Museum 🐳

As Vancouver’s Natural History Museum at @UBC we invite you on a journey to discover the interconnectedness of life on Earth and our role in preserving biodiversity. Visit beatymuseum.ubc.ca for more information! #biodiversity #ExploreBC #BCmuseums #VancouverAttractions #UBC

A 'fish out of water' - and in a museum - is actually a great tool for estimating #fish species abundance. @beatymuseum @SeaAroundUs @ubcscience

The Beaty Biodiversity Museum has received funding from UBC’s Community-University Engagement Support to partner with Haida Gwaii Museum at Kay Llnagaay on Making Connections, a project to explore natural history research opportunities. @beatymuseum beatymuseum.ubc.ca/2023/07/11/mak…

Due to the weather conditions, we are closed today, February 4, 2025.

Due to the snow and road conditions, the Beaty Biodiversity Museum will be closed today, February 2, 2025.

Holiday Season Hours Notice! Please note that the #BeatyMuseum will be closed on DEC 25 & 26, and JAN 1, 2025. For more information, please visit beatymuseum.ubc.ca/calendar. Happy holidays! #UBC #UBCcampus #YVR #YVRlife #VancouverAttractions #BCmuseums #UBClife #YVRevents

The #BeatyMuseum team sends warm holiday wishes to all! May the new year bring you moments of wonder and discovery. Here’s to a bright, beautiful 2025, full of inspiration and connection with the natural world. #Biodiversity #UBCscience #UBC #SciComm #SciEd #BCmuseums #museums

Come by for a night at the museum! Next Thursday, December 19, is our last Beaty Nocturnal of the year. The museum will remain open from 5:00 pm to 8:30 pm with admission by donation. All ages are welcome! #BeatyNocturnal #UBCevents #YVRevents #UBClife #BCmuseums #YVRlife

This #GivingTuesday, we invite you to support the #BeatyMuseum. Your generosity helps us preserve the #biodiversity of BC and beyond. Every donation makes a lasting impact. Thank you for helping ensure the future of biodiversity for generations to come! beatymuseum.ubc.ca/donate

Dr. Eric Taylor, @ZoologyUBC professor, described how the protection of endangered species could be at risk if a decline in commitments to academic programs leads to a shortage of experts. via @globeandmail theglobeandmail.com/gift/d66dde23b…

Special #BeatyNocturnal on NOV. 21. Join filmmaker Karl Zimmermann and the Graduate Water and Environment Network for a screening of the documentary "Water, Together". Admission by donation starts at 5 PM. Read more at beatymuseum.ubc.ca/events/event/b… #UBCevents #YVRevents #UBCscience

Nature Club is this Saturday! Explore Marine Invertebrates on NOV. 2, from 10:30AM to 1:00PM. Join us for an exciting journey into the world of fascinating #MarineCreatures without backbones! Register at beatymuseum.ubc.ca/nature-club #BeatyMuseum #Biodiversity #YVRevents #UBCevents

Deadline Extended! The Biodiversity Research Photo Competition is open for submissions until NOV. 21! Showcase your research with images captured by you, an affiliated member of @UBCBiodiversity, or your #BCschools class. explore.beatymuseum.ubc.ca/BRC-photo-comp… #UBCscience #SciEd #SciComm #UBC

This Friday! Free for educators. Register at beatymuseum.ubc.ca/open-house #PDD2024 #BCschools #BCteachers #SciEd #SciComm #Science

Educator Open House @BeatyMuseum! FREE program for #BC educators on OCT. 25 from 10 to 5 PM, when educators will explore how we can support their lessons with curriculum links in exhibits, activities, and programs. Visit beatymuseum.ubc.ca/open-house #PDD2024 #BCschools #UBC #SciEd

Join us for a special #BeatyNocturnal with the screening of the documentary SALMON SECRETS, on October 17. Admission by donation starts at 5:00 PM. Read more: beatymuseum.ubc.ca/events/event/b… #UBCevents #YVRevents #NightAtTheMuseum #UBCcampus

Some behind-the-scenes pics of Life at the Edge  Now that the PME has 3 dinosaurs (plus Dorothy the elasmosaur), I feel the need to remind everyone that the museum was literally built around ME 🤙 You're welcome 🤷‍♀️ - George the lambeosaurus 🦕

Two pieces of whale baleen were transferred to Jim and Petra with the #MaiyooKeyoh Society from the #BeatyMuseum as part of a collaboration with the Society and the Exploration Place to re-make the Susk'uz Keyohwhudachun Headdress. Photo by @BCMuseumsAssn Ryan Hunt. #BCMA #UBC

Thank you to everyone who participated in our giveaway! Please note that the event was rescheduled to SUNDAY, October 6th, at the Vogue Theatre! Contact @mrgliveofficial for more information or to buy tickets. See you there!

Giveaway on our Instagram page for two free tickets to watch Richard Dawkins in Vancouver on October 7, 2024! instagram.com/p/DAZCHt8SUl8/…

The Biodiversity Lecture Series is back! Join us on OCT. 29 for a talk by Dr. Jonathan Losos, "The Cat’s Meow: How Cats Evolved from the Savannah to Your Sofa." Read more here beatymuseum.ubc.ca/bls. @UBCBiodiversity @ubcscience @ZoologyUBC #Biodiversity #UBCevents #YVRevents