Submit a Booking Request for an in-person or virtual program.
Prices include applicable taxes and are payable online with Visa or Mastercard. Our fees cover program delivery and staffing costs. For the safety and enjoyment of all visitors, each organizer is responsible for the appropriate behaviour of their group. Please ensure that supervisors remain with the group at all times.
Museum Experience |
Price |
Group Size |
|
In-Person Tour & Programs (AVAILABLE) |
$110 | Price covers up to 30 students + 3 adults (larger groups can book back-to-back programs) |
| Virtual Tour & Programs
(AVAILABLE) |
$60 | Recommended group size is up to 35 students |
| In-School Programs
(AVAILABLE) |
Prices vary - Contact us | Minimum groups size - 5 classes |
| Self-Led Group Visit
(AVAILABLE) |
FREE | - |
Program Times
All museum programs (in-person & virtual) begin on the hour and are available at the following times every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday:
10:00 am, 11:00 am, 12:00 pm, 1:00 pm, 2:00 pm, 3:00 pm, 4:00 pm
Payment
All booked programs are to be paid in full at least 48 hours before the start of your booking. Once we confirm availability for your preferred date and time, you will be directed to our online payment site to complete your payment. Once we receive your payment through, we will confirm your booking. Bookings not paid prior to the scheduled program will be automatically cancelled.
Cancellations/Reschedules
All booking cancellations must be made two weeks prior to your scheduled visit. Cancellations made within two weeks of a scheduled booking will incur a $30.00 cancellation fee, payable by Visa or Mastercard.
On extremely rare occasions, the Pacific Museum of Earth may need to cancel programs due to unforeseen circumstances (e.g. staffing issues). In the event of a program cancellation, we will contact the group leader as soon as possible, and offer alternatives if available.
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Booking confirmation
Once your booking is confirmed, you will receive a confirmation email and booking invoice from our Outreach Program Coordinator. All schedule changes made after this point will incur a $20 rescheduling fee. Please note your invoice number on when using our online payment site.
Booking cancellation
All booking cancellations must be made two weeks prior to your scheduled visit. Cancellations made within two weeks of a scheduled booking will incur a $30.00 cancellation fee, payable by Visa or Mastercard.
Getting to the Museum
Public transportation is a great way to get to the Pacific Museum of Earth – visit TransLink for the most up-to-date information about specific bus routes and schedules. School busses can drop groups off on West Mall between the West Parkade and the walkway to the Earth Sciences Building.
For more information, see the following links for parking information, road closures and a general map of campus. Getting to the Museum; UBC Parking; Wayfinding at UBC; UBC Road Closures
Contact information
Daniel Gowryluk | Outreach Coordinator
Phone: 604-822-6992
Email: pmebookings@eoas.ubc.ca
Arrival time and meeting location
To ensure an on time start to your workshop or tour, please arrive at the museum fifteen minutes before your scheduled booking. A Museum Interpreter will meet your group in museum's central gallery, located in the Earth and Ocean Sciences Main Building (6339 Stores Rd.) by the Lambeosaurus Skeleton. Please visit our Directions page for information about getting to the museum.
Food & Drink
Food, gum, and drinks are not permitted in the museum at any time. There is a large outdoor courtyard directly adjacent to the museum as well as a small café located in the Earth Sciences Building, called the Magma Café, which can accommodate large groups.
Belongings
There is limited space available to groups to store jackets and backpacks. Please pack lightly when visiting the museum. We recommend that visitors leave valuables at home as the Pacific Museum of Earth is not responsible for lost or stolen belongings.
Photography
Flash photography is not permitted in the museum.
Program Booking Instructions
- Please use our online bookings form to request a time and date for your program booking. Please note: ALL booking requests must go through this form. Filling out the form is not confirmation of your booking.
- Our Outreach Coordinator will contact you to confirm your program booking. Due to high volume of incoming requests, responses may require up to five days.
- Booking requests must be made at least 2 weeks in advance.
- See the In-person Tours & Programs and the Virtual Tours & Programs pages to find descriptions of bookable programs.
- One class or group per booking; if you require more than one booking please submit a new form for each request.
- Our program fees cover program delivery, staffing, and materials costs. We can accommodate up to 15 participants at a time for our programs. We are happy to accommodate larger groups (e.g. splitting large groups into two groups) with double bookings. We have many options for this, so please contact us for more details. There is no maximum group size for self-led visits.
- We require groups to have 1 adult per 15 students.
- On extremely rare occasions, the Pacific Museum of Earth may need to cancel programs due to unforeseen circumstances (e.g. staffing issues). In the event of a program cancellation, we will contact the group leader as soon as possible, and offer alternatives if available.
- Additional fees may apply for special requests.
Please plan to arrive 15 minutes before your booking time, so you can visit the washrooms and begin exploring the museum.
Contact Us
Daniel Gowryluk | Outreach Coordinator
Phone: 604-822-6992
Email: pmebookings@eoas.ubc.ca