If you don't like taxidermy or other preserved specimens, this probably isn't the place for you. But if that doesn't bother you, the price is reasonable and the exhibits are neat. My sibling is a huge fan of whales, so big blue was a big hit with them. The show about preparing the whale corpse for the museum was a bit gross to me, but they still enjoyed it.

Incredible experience and catalogue of specimen

The main attraction is the huge collection of preserved specimens, spanning the Earth's entire history. If this is your interest, you'll enjoy it here.

A fantastic educational space with volunteers who take plenty of time to explain and answer questions.

Went on a weekday with my son and it was empty!! What a tranquil experience. There were volunteers who explain some science displays that they had. A small museum that is packed with displays. Great for curious learners.

One missing star only because most of the samples are out of sight and in locked cabinets.

Lots to see and 2 hours were not even enough to walk and see everything but our parking sadly ended. Lots of showcases with animals, plants and fishes, mosses etc and drawers to open to see more specimens. A large whale is hanging from the ceiling at the entrance which is pretty awesome. Really enjoyed this museum and I’m sure I’m gonna go back one day with more time.

10/10 world class biological natural history museum, can easily spend several days here. Young families, admire the blue whale, then go straight to the very back for gentle touching gallery where volunteers would be happy to bring out more to fascinate. Free extended hours entry here every last Thurs of month: check their official calendar first. Please note UBC parking is still extremely expensive despite the museum being free. Family memberships available.

I was pleasantly surprised at how much there is to see here! This is a little known place that I could easily spend hours exploring with the vast range of life samples from almost every era of life development on Earth. It's also less expensive than more popular places like Science World and the backorder Aquarium. They also have an interactive area for kids of all ages. I highly recommend taking the family here for an interesting and educational afternoon.

Pretty nice place to visit. So many animal and plant skeletons. It was neat! Went with our toddler who was a little s are of the skeletons. We had some food at the UBC restaurants, then went to Spanish banks beach and went back home. It was a nice day out overall.

The animal section is well-designed, but the plant section does not captivate visitors as much as the rest of the museum.

Great place to take your young ones especially if you want to stay indoors during the rain. Spent a couple of hours with lots of new insights when we left. Admission is $18 for adults with group packages for families with kids of different sizes.

Tucked beneath UBC, this museum feels like a cross between a scientific treasure trove and a Victorian taxidermist’s attic. The 82-foot blue whale skeleton suspended at the entrance is undeniably impressive. Though, if we’re being practical, you can admire it just as well from outside without parting with a single cent. Venture below ground, and you’ll find dimly lit cabinets packed with preserved specimens—some fascinating, others with a distinct horror film prop energy. Insect enthusiasts will revel in the entomology collection (the more squeamish may prefer to avert their eyes), while the herbarium offers a safe, glass-encased appreciation of plant life. It’s quirky, educational, and just eerie enough to be interesting - ideal for those who enjoy nature with a side of mild existential dread. That said, my wife is less convinced. She argues that preserving thousands of lifeless creatures and inviting visitors to peruse them is essentially an elaborate, ticketed mass grave tour. An unsettling thought, but one I can’t entirely dismiss.