Beaty Biodiversity Museum
@beatymuseum.bsky.social
Vancouver’s natural history museum at UBC
Community Choice Award Voting Now Open!
Voting runs until February 20 and is open to members of the Biodiversity Research Centre community.
View the photos and vote for your favourite photo here:
explore.beatymuseum.ubc.ca/BRC-photo-competition
Voting runs until February 20 and is open to members of the Biodiversity Research Centre community.
View the photos and vote for your favourite photo here:
explore.beatymuseum.ubc.ca/BRC-photo-competition
February 3, 2026 at 9:32 PM
Community Choice Award Voting Now Open!
Voting runs until February 20 and is open to members of the Biodiversity Research Centre community.
View the photos and vote for your favourite photo here:
explore.beatymuseum.ubc.ca/BRC-photo-competition
Voting runs until February 20 and is open to members of the Biodiversity Research Centre community.
View the photos and vote for your favourite photo here:
explore.beatymuseum.ubc.ca/BRC-photo-competition
February's #NatureClub is all about the fantastic world of fishes! Our family-friendly activities are geared towards kids 5-12; everyone is welcome to join in! Sign up online or drop in between 10:30 am-1 pm on Saturday, February 7.
🐟 🐠 🦈
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January 28, 2026 at 7:00 PM
February's #NatureClub is all about the fantastic world of fishes! Our family-friendly activities are geared towards kids 5-12; everyone is welcome to join in! Sign up online or drop in between 10:30 am-1 pm on Saturday, February 7.
🐟 🐠 🦈
beatymuseum.ubc.ca/nature-club
🐟 🐠 🦈
beatymuseum.ubc.ca/nature-club
Have you ever wondered what a day in the life of a Beaty Biodiversity Museum volunteer looks like? Read the full story at beatymuseum.ubc.ca/blog
#biodiversity #museums #science #volunteering #BeatyMuseum
#biodiversity #museums #science #volunteering #BeatyMuseum
January 22, 2026 at 9:25 PM
Have you ever wondered what a day in the life of a Beaty Biodiversity Museum volunteer looks like? Read the full story at beatymuseum.ubc.ca/blog
#biodiversity #museums #science #volunteering #BeatyMuseum
#biodiversity #museums #science #volunteering #BeatyMuseum
#KidsTakeOverUBC returns for its 9th edition on Sun, Feb 15, 2026. Explore campus with family-friendly arts, culture, STEM, tours, and performances.
Visit the Beaty Biodiversity Museum and drop in 11 am – 2 pm for hands-on #biodiversity activities.
Tickets online only at Kidstakeover.ubc.ca
Visit the Beaty Biodiversity Museum and drop in 11 am – 2 pm for hands-on #biodiversity activities.
Tickets online only at Kidstakeover.ubc.ca
January 20, 2026 at 8:40 PM
#KidsTakeOverUBC returns for its 9th edition on Sun, Feb 15, 2026. Explore campus with family-friendly arts, culture, STEM, tours, and performances.
Visit the Beaty Biodiversity Museum and drop in 11 am – 2 pm for hands-on #biodiversity activities.
Tickets online only at Kidstakeover.ubc.ca
Visit the Beaty Biodiversity Museum and drop in 11 am – 2 pm for hands-on #biodiversity activities.
Tickets online only at Kidstakeover.ubc.ca
New exhibition opens this Thursday, JAN 15! "Slippage: shaped by time" by Michael Cox. Michael’s interest in erosion grew as he turned seventy and witnessed accelerating environmental change.
Read more: beatymuseum.ubc.ca/exhibitions/...
#biodiversity #scicomm #sciart
Read more: beatymuseum.ubc.ca/exhibitions/...
#biodiversity #scicomm #sciart
Slippage: shaped by time | Beaty Biodiversity Museum
Through black-and-white images of local landscapes, photographer Michael Cox captures the forces of erosion and change through time.
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January 12, 2026 at 6:00 PM
New exhibition opens this Thursday, JAN 15! "Slippage: shaped by time" by Michael Cox. Michael’s interest in erosion grew as he turned seventy and witnessed accelerating environmental change.
Read more: beatymuseum.ubc.ca/exhibitions/...
#biodiversity #scicomm #sciart
Read more: beatymuseum.ubc.ca/exhibitions/...
#biodiversity #scicomm #sciart
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Please note that the Beaty Biodiversity Museum will be closed for maintenance on Saturday, January 10, 2026. We will see you on Sunday, January 11 at 10:00 am!
January 5, 2026 at 5:20 PM
Please note that the Beaty Biodiversity Museum will be closed for maintenance on Saturday, January 10, 2026. We will see you on Sunday, January 11 at 10:00 am!
Join us on JAN. 15 for a Nocturnal and Exhibition Opening: Slippage: shaped by time, by photographer Michael Cox. Through black-and-white images of local landscapes, Cox explores the forces of erosion, change, and time.Admission by donation from 5:00 pm. More details at beatymuseum.ubc.ca/calendar
January 6, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Join us on JAN. 15 for a Nocturnal and Exhibition Opening: Slippage: shaped by time, by photographer Michael Cox. Through black-and-white images of local landscapes, Cox explores the forces of erosion, change, and time.Admission by donation from 5:00 pm. More details at beatymuseum.ubc.ca/calendar
Please note that the Beaty Biodiversity Museum will be closed for maintenance on Saturday, January 10, 2026. We will see you on Sunday, January 11 at 10:00 am!
January 5, 2026 at 5:20 PM
Please note that the Beaty Biodiversity Museum will be closed for maintenance on Saturday, January 10, 2026. We will see you on Sunday, January 11 at 10:00 am!
Start the new year at our mammal-themed #Nature Club! Join us for family-friendly activities on Saturday, January 3! Everyone is welcome - sign up online to secure your spot, or drop in between 10:30am-1pm. 🐳 🦝 🦌 🦇
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December 31, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Start the new year at our mammal-themed #Nature Club! Join us for family-friendly activities on Saturday, January 3! Everyone is welcome - sign up online to secure your spot, or drop in between 10:30am-1pm. 🐳 🦝 🦌 🦇
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Check our closing dates for the Holiday Season. Visit our calendar for more info!
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#HappyHolidays #HappyNewYear
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#HappyHolidays #HappyNewYear
December 20, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Check our closing dates for the Holiday Season. Visit our calendar for more info!
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#HappyHolidays #HappyNewYear
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#HappyHolidays #HappyNewYear
Looking for a meaningful holiday gift that goes beyond the usual presents? A Beaty Biodiversity Museum membership is a thoughtful option for families and science enthusiasts of all ages.
Click the link to know more: beatymuseum.ubc.ca/visit/member...
#BCmuseums #SciComm #UBCref="/hashtag/UBCscience" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#UBCscience #UBCcampus #UBC
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December 16, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Looking for a meaningful holiday gift that goes beyond the usual presents? A Beaty Biodiversity Museum membership is a thoughtful option for families and science enthusiasts of all ages.
Click the link to know more: beatymuseum.ubc.ca/visit/member...
#BCmuseums #SciComm #UBCref="/hashtag/UBCscience" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#UBCscience #UBCcampus #UBC
Click the link to know more: beatymuseum.ubc.ca/visit/member...
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🌿🦋🎄 Happy Holidays! May your season be as colorful and diverse as the ecosystems we love to protect. 🐞💫🌎
#BCmuseums #Biodiversity #NaturalHistoryMuseum #SciComm
#BCmuseums #Biodiversity #NaturalHistoryMuseum #SciComm
December 15, 2025 at 7:15 PM
🌿🦋🎄 Happy Holidays! May your season be as colorful and diverse as the ecosystems we love to protect. 🐞💫🌎
#BCmuseums #Biodiversity #NaturalHistoryMuseum #SciComm
#BCmuseums #Biodiversity #NaturalHistoryMuseum #SciComm
Thursday, December 18, from 5:00 pm to 8:30 pm with admission by donation!
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#SciComm #BCmuseums #YVRevents #UBC #UBCevents
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#SciComm #BCmuseums #YVRevents #UBC #UBCevents
December 11, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Thursday, December 18, from 5:00 pm to 8:30 pm with admission by donation!
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#SciComm #BCmuseums #YVRevents #UBC #UBCevents
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#SciComm #BCmuseums #YVRevents #UBC #UBCevents
On this #GivingTuesday, people around the world are celebrating generosity and collective impact. As this global day of giving unfolds, we invite you to think about the difference you can make by supporting the Beaty Biodiversity Museum.
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#scicomm #scied #ubc #ubcscience
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#scicomm #scied #ubc #ubcscience
December 2, 2025 at 11:00 PM
On this #GivingTuesday, people around the world are celebrating generosity and collective impact. As this global day of giving unfolds, we invite you to think about the difference you can make by supporting the Beaty Biodiversity Museum.
beatymuseum.ubc.ca/donate
#scicomm #scied #ubc #ubcscience
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#scicomm #scied #ubc #ubcscience
explore.beatymuseum.ubc.ca/BRC-photo-competition/
The Biodiversity Research Photo Competition showcases the diversity of research and researchers at UBC’s Biodiversity Research Centre.
Submissions for this year's competition are open until December 31st, 2025.
The Biodiversity Research Photo Competition showcases the diversity of research and researchers at UBC’s Biodiversity Research Centre.
Submissions for this year's competition are open until December 31st, 2025.
November 28, 2025 at 9:01 PM
explore.beatymuseum.ubc.ca/BRC-photo-competition/
The Biodiversity Research Photo Competition showcases the diversity of research and researchers at UBC’s Biodiversity Research Centre.
Submissions for this year's competition are open until December 31st, 2025.
The Biodiversity Research Photo Competition showcases the diversity of research and researchers at UBC’s Biodiversity Research Centre.
Submissions for this year's competition are open until December 31st, 2025.
Join us for family-friendly Marine Invertebrate activities during #Nature Club! Everyone is welcome to join us on Sunday, December 6 - sign up online to secure your spot, or drop in between 10:30am-1pm. 🐌 🐙
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November 26, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Join us for family-friendly Marine Invertebrate activities during #Nature Club! Everyone is welcome to join us on Sunday, December 6 - sign up online to secure your spot, or drop in between 10:30am-1pm. 🐌 🐙
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We offer #virtual museum tours for classes and groups of all ages from anywhere around the world! Join our team live over zoom for an overview of our collections, highlights of our favorite exhibits, and plenty of time for Q&A.
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November 12, 2025 at 7:24 PM
We offer #virtual museum tours for classes and groups of all ages from anywhere around the world! Join our team live over zoom for an overview of our collections, highlights of our favorite exhibits, and plenty of time for Q&A.
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Our famous Mushroom Walk is this Sunday, November 9th at 1:00 pm. We still have some last spots available! Registration is required, no drop-ins for this event. Click to read more and register. #mushrooms #UBC #UBCevents #YVRevents #UBCscience #scicomm #scied
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November 6, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Our famous Mushroom Walk is this Sunday, November 9th at 1:00 pm. We still have some last spots available! Registration is required, no drop-ins for this event. Click to read more and register. #mushrooms #UBC #UBCevents #YVRevents #UBCscience #scicomm #scied
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2025 Mushroom Walk
Explore fungi on UBC campus with Dr. Mary Berbee and her team on an hour-long walk around campus!
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October 28, 2025 at 8:30 PM
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Join us on November 20th for the Biodiversity Lecture Series with Dr. Justina Ray,
"What’s Left to What’s Needed: Reframing Biodiversity in Decision-Making."
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#Biodiversity #Conservation #Sustainability #Environment #UBCevents #UBCscience #UBC
"What’s Left to What’s Needed: Reframing Biodiversity in Decision-Making."
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#Biodiversity #Conservation #Sustainability #Environment #UBCevents #UBCscience #UBC
Biodiversity Lecture Series with Justina Ray
Biodiversity Lecture Series returns with Dr. Justina Ray, President and Senior Scientist of Wildlife Conservation Society Canada, lead research on biodiversity conservation in northern boreal landscap...
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October 23, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Join us on November 20th for the Biodiversity Lecture Series with Dr. Justina Ray,
"What’s Left to What’s Needed: Reframing Biodiversity in Decision-Making."
beatymuseum.ubc.ca/events/event...
#Biodiversity #Conservation #Sustainability #Environment #UBCevents #UBCscience #UBC
"What’s Left to What’s Needed: Reframing Biodiversity in Decision-Making."
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#Biodiversity #Conservation #Sustainability #Environment #UBCevents #UBCscience #UBC
#Nature Club is next weekend on Sunday, November 1. Our family-friendly activities are focused on #fossils this month. Everyone is welcome, sign up online to secure your spot, or drop in between 10:30am-1pm.
We hope to see you in your Halloween costume, especially if it's #biodiversity themed!
We hope to see you in your Halloween costume, especially if it's #biodiversity themed!
Nature Club: Fossils | Beaty Biodiversity Museum
Interested in seeing fossils at the museum? Join us for this special Nature Club edition!
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October 22, 2025 at 6:00 PM
#Nature Club is next weekend on Sunday, November 1. Our family-friendly activities are focused on #fossils this month. Everyone is welcome, sign up online to secure your spot, or drop in between 10:30am-1pm.
We hope to see you in your Halloween costume, especially if it's #biodiversity themed!
We hope to see you in your Halloween costume, especially if it's #biodiversity themed!
The Beaty Biodiversity Museum turns 15 years old tomorrow! We would love to see you in person, so as our #birthday present to you, we welcome you to visit by donation on Thursday, October 16, 2025. 🎂 🎁 🎉
Thank you to each and every one of you for supporting us these past 15 years.
Thank you to each and every one of you for supporting us these past 15 years.
October 15, 2025 at 6:00 PM
The Beaty Biodiversity Museum turns 15 years old tomorrow! We would love to see you in person, so as our #birthday present to you, we welcome you to visit by donation on Thursday, October 16, 2025. 🎂 🎁 🎉
Thank you to each and every one of you for supporting us these past 15 years.
Thank you to each and every one of you for supporting us these past 15 years.
Have you registered for our FREE Educator Open House, yet? On October 24, you'll meet museum staff, partners, and like-minded educators! Enjoy tours, documentaries, & hands-on learning at your own pace throughout the day.
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#biodiversity #museum #biology #teachers
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#biodiversity #museum #biology #teachers
October 8, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Have you registered for our FREE Educator Open House, yet? On October 24, you'll meet museum staff, partners, and like-minded educators! Enjoy tours, documentaries, & hands-on learning at your own pace throughout the day.
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#biodiversity #museum #biology #teachers
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#biodiversity #museum #biology #teachers
We're looking forward to our first Nature Club of the year this Saturday October 4. We've planned hands-on activities, along with an eye-catching algae craft. Sign up online to secure your spot, or drop in between 10:30am-1pm!
#UBCInspired #natureclub #museums #lichen #algae #biodiversity
#UBCInspired #natureclub #museums #lichen #algae #biodiversity
Nature Club: Fungi, Lichen & Algae | Beaty Biodiversity Museum
Join us as we take a closer look at the non-plant specimens from the herbarium!
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October 1, 2025 at 6:12 PM
We're looking forward to our first Nature Club of the year this Saturday October 4. We've planned hands-on activities, along with an eye-catching algae craft. Sign up online to secure your spot, or drop in between 10:30am-1pm!
#UBCInspired #natureclub #museums #lichen #algae #biodiversity
#UBCInspired #natureclub #museums #lichen #algae #biodiversity