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The Museum of Anthropology |
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Take a private tour of Vancouver's fabulous Museum of Anthropology |
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No visit to Vancouver is complete without a tour of the Museum of Anthropology. The 11,000 sq. meter (120,000 sq. ft.) facility was designed by Arthur Erikson and is worthwhile visiting in its own right. After its expansion and major renovation, the building is even more spectacular.
The over 500,000 artifacts focus on the culture of BC's First Nations people. Highlights include the 15-metre glass walls of the Great Hall, beneath which stand towering totem poles from the Haida, Gitxsan, Nisga'a, Oweekeno and other First Nations; the Rotunda, where Bill Reid's massive sculpture, "The Raven and the First Men" is displayed; and the Koerner Ceramics Gallery, home to 600 pieces of 15-19th c. pottery.
The Museum grounds, designed by landscape architect Cornelia Oberlander, feature indigenous plants and grasses amongst two outdoor Haida Houses and ten full-scale totem poles (one inside the larger of the two Haida Houses), two carved house-posts, and a contemporary Welcome Figure. |
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Pick up at your hotel.
Travel to the Museum.
Meet with a trained Museum guide for a custom tour (90 minutes).
Free time at the museum to explore (we'll want to visit the Haida Village replica outside the museum).
Return drive through Spanish Banks and Vancouver West, traditional Musqueam lands (walk on the beach if desired).
Return to your hotel. |
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| Meet up location: Pick up at the airport, cruise ship terminal or your Vancouver area hotel. |
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| End location: Return to your hotel, or any other location in Vancouver area. |
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| Duration: 4 hours |
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| You'll want to spend at least 2 1/2 hours at the museum. |
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meet your tour guide...
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| 10 Canadian Dollars - You may want a light snack at the museum. |
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Transportation to and from the Museum of Anthropology.
Services of a trained Museum of Anthropology guide (90 minutes). |
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| Tour #: 174 |
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| Tour Type: Shore Excursion, Cultural |
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| Transportation Method: Private auto, walking. |
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| Activity Level: Minimal |
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 Friendly: Yes. |
| The museum is very wheelchair friendly. You must be able to get in and out of a car. |
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| Kid Friendly: Yes. Suitable for mature teenagers |
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| Language(s): English (fluent) explanation |
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| Maximum travelers: 5 |
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- You choose the ACTUAL PERSON who will give your tour. See their photo, bio, credentials and communicate with them in advance via our website. They are locals, living in the same area as the tour.
- ONLY THE BEST GUIDES. Guides can't buy their way onto our system - each is chosen by ToursByLocals.
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| Web address (URL) of this page: http://www.ToursByLocals.com/MuseumOfAnthropology |
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