The Pacific Museum of Earth (PME), part of UBC's Department of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences, is Vancouver’s premier Earth Science museum. Established from UBC’s original geological collections, PME is a public outreach hub offering hands-on learning about planetary evolution, minerals, fossils, climate, and natural disasters.

Exhibits & Collections

Fossils & dinosaurs: Meet the 75-million-year-old Lambeosaurus skeleton and touch real dinosaur bones.
Mineral vault: See rare specimens under secure display; collection spans nearly 100 years.
Interactive halls: Explore themed zones like “Life at the Edge,” “Natural Disasters,” “Ocean Odyssey,” and “Hominin Hall”.
Outdoor rock slabs & OmniGlobe: Self-guided experiences with large slabs and planet imagery.

Learning & Programs
PME offers in-person school/club/family programs covering topics such as oceanography, minerals, hominin evolution, and climate change. It also provides virtual tours, educator resources, podcasts, and the online "Climate Hero" escape room.

Visitor Access & Practical Info

Hours: Monday–Friday, 10 AM–5 PM; closed statutory holidays and Dec 24–Jan 2.
Admission: By donation (suggested $10/person).
Accessibility: On-site, digital, and virtual access, including Matterport 360° tours.
Location: 6339 Stores Rd, Earth & Ocean Sciences Main Building, UBC Vancouver campus. Parking (West Parkade) & transit access via several bus routes.

Assessment
PME excels as an educational, accessible, and community-focused museum. Strengths include immersive hands-on exhibits, extensive fossil and mineral collections, and robust programming for schools and the public. Its compact footprint limits exhibit space, and weekend closures reduce public access. Future enhancements could include expanding hours and deeper digital engagement. Overall, PME is a high-value resource for Earth science education in Greater Vancouver.