Fossils | Spring Break 2026
Today our focus is on fossils, the preserved remains or traces of organisms. Fossils can tell us about ancient life on Earth and help us understand present-day biodiversity.
Herbarium: Plants, Algae, Fungi & Lichen | Spring Break 2026
The herbarium is filled with interesting organisms, some who photosynthesize, like plants and algae; and others that don’t, like fungi & lichen.
Marine Invertebrates | Spring Break 2026
Today we’ll be focusing on our squishy friends who live in the ocean – marine invertebrates! “Invertebrate” means without a backbone, and this includes creatures like snails, octopuses, sea stars, and more!
Entomology | Spring Break 2026
Today, we are focusing on insects and other arthropod relatives. From millipedes and spiders, to butterflies and beetles, there is at least one creature that will catch your eye!
Fishes | Spring Break 2026
Today our focus is on our aquatic fishy friends! Fishes are animals that live in water and have a backbone and gills.
Tetrapods | Spring Break 2026
Today we will be highlighting birds, mammals, reptiles, and amphibians, the four groups of vertebrates in the Cowan Tetrapod Collection.
Kids Take Over UBC
Kids Take Over UBC is back for its 9th edition. Drop in anytime between 11:00 am and 2:00 pm for hands-on biodiversity activities.
Slippage: Shaped by Time – Special talk with Michael Cox and Sam Shekut
Join us for a special talk with the photographer Michael Cox and UBC Geology graduate student Sam Shekut, about erosion, biodiversity, and landscape photography.
Slippage: shaped by time – Nocturnal and New Exhibition Opening
Slippage: shaped by time – New Exhibition Opening.
Museum Closed – Holiday Season
Museum closed, happy holidays!