Vision & Mission

Vision

A world where biodiversity is better understood, valued, and protected.


Mission

The Beaty Biodiversity Museum inspires an understanding of biodiversity, its origins, and importance to humans through collections-based research, education, exhibitions, and community engagement. As Vancouver’s natural history museum, we work to promote a greater sense of collective responsibility for the biodiversity of British Columbia, Canada, and the world.


Values

    • Collaboration
    • Leadership
    • Innovation
    • Sustainability
    • Inspiring Engagement with Biodiversity

Strategic Areas of Focus

COLLECTIONS, CURATION, AND RESEARCH:
We provide an environment to house and showcase relevant and meaningful collections to researchers, students and the general public. We consistently work to enhance our collections for continued education while using our expertise to acquire new knowledge and engage in collections-based research in biodiversity.

TEACHING AND LEARNING:
We deliver high-quality undergraduate and graduate experiences to prepare students in course-based sciences, while providing a dynamic avenue for engaging the greater UBC community, schools, and the general public. We have diverse methods of engaging with our audiences—through physical specimens and digital platforms—while being responsive to their educational needs.

EXHIBITRY:
We present dynamic, interactive and innovative exhibitions that appeal to diverse audiences. We deliver exhibitions that address current issues while being engaging and rooted in biodiversity and the collections. Our success is predicated on a healthy stream of rotating and new exhibitions.

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT:
We are a leader in engaging a diverse community and inspiring them about biodiversity. Relationships with our academic and research communities, donors, partners, and public are both reciprocal and collaborative.

PEOPLE AND PLACES:
We provide a respectful and collaborative environment in which to work and learn. A positive working environment is supported through inspiring facilities, recognition and growth for individuals, and sustainable operations.