Whale Runway: Indigenous Fashion Night

Whale Runway: Indigenous Fashion Night

Experience a one-night-only celebration where fashion, biodiversity, and Indigenous storytelling come together beneath the skeleton of the largest animal on the planet. Join us for an evening of fashion, culture, and storytelling beneath the stunning blue whale skeleton at the Beaty Biodiversity Museum at UBC. Presented in partnership with Vancouver Indigenous Fashion Week, this special […]

BBM Staff and Volunteer Summer Party 2026!

BBM Staff and Volunteer Summer Party 2026!

You are invited to the 2026 BBM Staff and Volunteer Summer Party!

Whale Runway: Indigenous Fashion Night

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Spring Break 2026

Spring Break 2026

We’re thrilled to celebrate the museum’s collections during spring break 2026. From March 17-29, we’ll focus on one of our collections every day.

Celebrating Women in Science: Laurel Bohart

Celebrating Women in Science: Laurel Bohart

This year, in recognition of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we celebrate Laurel Bohart, a scientist, educator, and craftsperson whose career reflects a lifelong commitment to the natural sciences.

A Day in the Life of a Beaty Volunteer

A Day in the Life of a Beaty Volunteer

If you’re curious about the natural world, enjoy working with people, or want to develop communication skills in a supportive environment, volunteering at Beaty is a great way to get involved.

Holiday Hours 2025–2026

Holiday Hours 2025–2026

Check out hour opening days for the 2025-2026 Holiday Season!

BBM Staff and Volunteer Holiday Party

BBM Staff and Volunteer Holiday Party

Fishing you a happy holiday season! It’s ofishial, you are invited to the Beaty Biodiversity Museum Staff and Volunteer Holiday Party! All BBM staff, students and volunteers are invited. Children and partners are welcome! When: Thursday, December 4 , from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm Where: in the BBM Niche Cafe What: It’s a Holiday […]

Biodiversitea

Biodiversitea

Join us for an immersive evening of rare tea tasting, curated small bites, and a fascinating exploration of the diverse organisms involved in the making of tea.

An unexpected find at the Beaty Biodiversity Museum!

An unexpected find at the Beaty Biodiversity Museum!

While documenting contents of the cabinets of the Marine Invertebrate Collection (MIC), UBC Beaty Biodiversity Museum, we stumbled upon a jar of parasitic roundworms (Phylum Nematoda).