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Biological Wonders: An Artistic Investigation

Biological Wonders: An Artistic Investigation

Discover the beauty of the natural world through art in this hands-on workshop led by artist Sharon Bladholm.

August 13 – The Beauty of It All – Artist Tour

August 13 – The Beauty of It All – Artist Tour

Artist Daphne Boyer gives a tour of her exhibition, Li bootee mishiwayitay – The Beauty of It All. Included with regular museum entry, payable on admission. Space is limited, register below:  

The Beauty of it All and X̱wi7x̱wa Library Tour

The Beauty of it All and X̱wi7x̱wa Library Tour

Starting at the Beaty Biodiversity Museum, artist Daphne Boyer will lead a 45-minute tour of the exhibition Li bootee mishiwayitay — The Beauty of It All from 2:00 to 2:45 pm. After that, the group will walk to X̱wi7x̱wa Library at 3:00 pm, for a tour with Head Librarian, Kayla Lar-Son. Following the tour, participants […]

Notice: Main Atrium closed

Notice: The Main Atrium (under the whale skeleton area) will be closed to the public on June 25 from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm for event preparation. We appreciate your understanding.

Whale Runway: Indigenous Fashion Night

Whale Runway: Indigenous Fashion Night

Join us for an evening of fashion, culture, and storytelling beneath the stunning blue whale skeleton at the Beaty Biodiversity Museum at UBC.

Beaty Nocturnal: Li bootee mishiwayitay – The Beauty of it All, Special Artist Tour

Beaty Nocturnal: Li bootee mishiwayitay – The Beauty of it All, Special Artist Tour

Join Daphne Boyer for a tour of Li bootee mishiwayitay — The Beauty of It All. Included with general museum admission.

Li Bootee Mishiwayitay — The Beauty of It All

Li Bootee Mishiwayitay — The Beauty of It All

Opening reception and guided tour with artist Daphne Boyer.

Fossils | Spring Break 2026

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

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

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!