Every exhibit begins with a question.
How did the mountains around Vancouver form? What can dinosaurs teach us about resilience and environmental change? Where do the minerals that power our modern world come from? What stories are hidden within a fossil, a mineral, or a piece of rock?
At the Pacific Museum of Earth, exhibits help visitors make connections between Earth science and everyday life. Through fossils, minerals, interactive displays, multimedia experiences, and hands-on learning opportunities, our galleries invite visitors to explore the forces that shape our landscapes, resources, climate, and planet.
Support for the Exhibitions & Gallery Updates Fund helps us create new exhibits, renew existing galleries, improve accessibility, and share emerging Earth science research with the public. It allows us to respond to new discoveries, tell new stories, and create engaging experiences for visitors of all ages.
Your gift helps bring Earth’s stories to life for thousands of visitors each year.
Current Priorities
Gifts to the Exhibitions & Gallery Updates Fund help support projects such as:
- Developing new exhibits that explore topics such as climate change, natural hazards, critical minerals, ancient life, and the future of our planet.
- Bringing current UBC Earth science research into the museum through exhibits, digital experiences, and interactive storytelling.
- Creating a dedicated children’s discovery space where young visitors can explore Earth science through hands-on play, specimens, books, and interactive experiences.
- Expanding interactive and multilingual experiences that help more visitors connect with the stories of our planet.
- Improving accessibility, wayfinding, seating, and visitor amenities to create a more welcoming museum experience for all.
- Building the museum’s capacity to design and create exhibits in-house, allowing us to respond quickly to new ideas and opportunities.