BRINGING YOUR CLASS TO MOAMOA Great Hall. Photo by Josh Hite.

What You Need to Know

Museum of Anthropology at UBC
A place of world arts + cultures

GETTING STARTED

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To book an education program or self-guided visit, please submit a booking request form online
at moa.ubc.ca/school-programs. You will need the following details:•Your program selection (for guided programs only)•Preferred dates and times•

Number of students and grade level•

Number of adult supervisors•

School name and complete address, including postal code•

Your name, contact phone number and email address•

Whether or not you would like to book our lunch space (for guided programs only)

Once you have completed and submitted the booking contact form, you will be contacted
shortly by MOA Bookings to finalize your booking. For questions about booking school
programs, contact our Bookings Coordinator at 604.822.3825 of bookings@moa.ubc.ca.

Booking Confirmation
All teachers will be sent a confirmation email after booking a program and/or lunch space.

For Teachers
We welcome teachers to preview our exhibitions free of charge before their class visit. Proof ofbooking and valid BC school ID is required for entry.
Teacher’s Notes accompany each school program at MOA. They include a program description
and outline, suggestions for pre- and post-visit activities, and additional teaching resources.
Find more resources for teachers online at moa.ubc.ca/school-programs.

Museum of Anthropology at UBC
A place of world arts + cultures

FIELD TRIP SPECIFICS

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Program Rates• Museum Admission: Groups of 10 or more students (K–12) receive a discounted admission
rate of $8/student. Admission is free for Indigenous students. Supervising adults andteachers are free.
• Program Fee: Guided school programs have a flat rate of $105/program (max. 30 students,
does not include museum admission).
Teachers must check in with the Admissions Desk to remit payment upon arrival. We accept asingle payment in cash, Visa, Mastercard, Debit, or company/school cheque (personal cheques
are not accepted). Schools can also be invoiced upon request at the time of booking.

ArrivalFor guided programs, we ask that schools arrive 15 minutes in advance to ensure students getto enjoy the full duration of their school program. Teachers must check in with the Admissions
Desk upon arrival.
In case of delay, please call 604.822.3825.
Parking
Buses can park for free in the MOA lot. Car parking is available in front of the Museum andacross the street at the Rose Garden Parkade for hourly and daily rates—please consult UBC
Parking for more information.

Supervision
MOA requests a minimum of 1 supervising adult for every 7 elementary students and 1 adultfor every 10 secondary students. We appreciate that teachers and supervisors support anenvironment for students’ learning and therefore offer these adults free admission. Please readthrough our Information for Supervising Adults (page 5) and circulate to all accompanyingadults.

Cancellation Fees
A fee of $50.00 per program will be charged if cancellation notice is received less than 2 weeks
prior to your scheduled program.

Museum of Anthropology at UBC
A place of world arts + cultures

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Facilities
MOA is able to offer a lunch room for schools when booked in advance through the Bookings
Coordinator and confirmed with a MOA confirmation letter. There is limited space available.
Classes that are unable to book the lunch space will need to make alternative arrangements
as there are no other eating facilities at the Museum for school groups. Please note the Cedar
Café is not available for large school groups to use for lunch.
Backpacks and lunches are not permitted in the galleries and must be stored in the provided
bins. Cash and valuables should be left at home or carried in pockets, as MOA is not
responsible for lost or stolen goods.
MOA is fully wheelchair accessible.

Drawing
We encourage you and your students to draw in the Museum. Please use pencils or pencil
crayons only for the safety of our collection. A limited supply of drawing boards is available
upon request from the Admissions Desk on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Emergency Procedures
Our Security Staff are all trained in first-aid. In a medical or first-aid emergency, please notify aSecurity Staff member immediately. In the event of an emergency where the building must beevacuated, follow the instructions of MOA Security or other staff and proceed to the designatedsafe assembly area in front of the UBC Anthropology and Sociology Building (at the north endof the parking lot). Emergency exits are located throughout the building and marked by lighted
signs and placards.

Address + Contact Information
Museum of Anthropology at UBC
6393 NW Marine Drive
Vancouver, BC, V6T 1Z2
MOA Bookings: bookings@moa.ubc.ca | 604.822.3825
MOA Education: education@moa.ubc.ca | 604.822.5978
Visit moa.ubc.ca for current hours, exhibitions, and other visitor information.

Museum of Anthropology at UBC
A place of world arts + cultures

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We ask that you please review this information with all of your accompanying adults. Thesesuggestions will help support an environment for students’ learning and ensuring an enjoyable
experience at MOA.

Suggestions for Supervising Adults
Our goal at MOA is to support and facilitate the learning of students on their visit to theMuseum.
As a supervising adult, we ask that you stay with your student group for the duration of yourvisit. This includes when the students are in galleries, the lobby, the gift shop, and the museumgrounds.
We also ask that you participate in the supervising of your students. It is very exciting to visit
somewhere new, and we’d like your help in assisting students to participate and behave in a
way that doesn’t disrupt others’ learning and respects the Museum and our collection.

Helpful Hints
In case of a medical emergency notify Museum Security Staff.
•Please reinforce the importance of respecting the Museum and our collection.

•A few objects in the Museum may be touched gently. If an object does not have a sign
indicating that it may be touched, please help us safekeep our important collection byreminding students to keep their hands to themselves.

•Our general rules are similar to other special places. Running, jumping, and shouting detractfrom others’ experiences.

•If you spend time outside, please help us preserve our groudns and foster a safe
environment by ensuring students do not throw rocks or other items.

•We ask that all visitors – students and adults alike – put away their cellphones, cameras,
and other electronic devices during school programs. After your program or tour is over,please feel free to take non-flash photography throughout the Museum.

Thank you for your commitment to supporting your students’ learning and experience at theMuseum of Anthropology! We couldn’t do what we do without you.

Museum of Anthropology at UBC
A place of world arts + cultures