The Wild Creative
By Asher Jay
Until April 28th, 2019

Explore biodiversity loss in the Anthropocene - the Age of Man - through 5 compelling artworks in our latest exhibition.

From beneath the ocean to the heartbeat of the African savanna, artist Asher Jay asks important questions about the impact we are having on our planet and those we share it with.

A self-titled creative conservationist, and a National Geographic explorer, she uses art and story to share her experiences of the natural world, and how humans are changing it.

Orangutans are Way Cool because...
Sunday, December 2 | 1:00 - 2:00pm

... they are our closest living relatives!

But can a human teach an orangutan how to be an orangutan?

In the wild, infants learn forest survival skills from their mother, who takes care of them for 6-8 years. When an orangutan is orphaned, human surrogates take on the role of teaching them critical skills for life in the wild.

This conservation work in Borneo, known as the Forest School, is allowing orangutans to return to the wild after injury, trauma and the loss of their parents.

Conservationist Jacqui Sunderland-Groves, will be sharing more about her work with this critically endangered species this Sunday! 

Free with museum admission or membership

Not sure what to do between Christmas and New Year? You can come to the museum!

Below are our holiday hours, and we'll be running some extra tours, so be sure to check our daily schedule before planning your visit.

December 24th: Closed                         December 29th: 10:00am - 5:00pm

December 25th: Closed                         December 30th: 10:00am - 5:00pm

December 26th: Closed                         December 31st: Closed        

December 27th: 10:00am - 5:00pm       January 1st: Closed

December 28th: 10:00am - 5:00pm       January 2nd: 10:00am - 5:00pm

Wreath Making Workshop
Saturday, December 1 | 9:00am - 12:00 pm
UBC Botanical Garden

December Bird Walk
Saturday, December 8 | 10:00am
Van Dusen Botanical Garden