Visit

Planning Your Visit

We’re looking forward to seeing you back at the Belkin! Here’s what we’re doing to ensure the well-being of both Gallery staff and visitors.

Before you head our way:

Please self-assess before visiting the Gallery and stay home if you are not feeling well
To keep our visitor numbers aligned with physical distancing rules you may be asked to queue outside if the gallery is at capacity
Are you coming for an opening or special event? Please contact belkin.gallery@ubc.ca for reservation instructions
No food or drink in the gallery please
We will ask you to leave contact information to support contact tracing

What to expect:

Plexiglass shielding has been installed at the front desk
We will ask you to sanitize your hands as you enter
We encourage you to wear a mask inside the gallery; if you don’t have your own, masks will be available by donation
We will ask you to keep your coat and bag with you during your visit
Gallery staff will point out how to maintain a two-metre distance from those outside your own party; we ask that children stay with an adult during their visit
Washrooms are open to one person at a time with the exception of those with children or needing assistance

We are adhering to stringent cleaning practices; washrooms are cleaned every hour and high touch surfaces are cleaned every half hour.

For the latest information on COVID-19, please visit the Province of British Columbia’s website

Gallery Hours

Tuesday to Friday, 10 am-5 pm
Saturday and Sunday, noon-5 pm
Closed Mondays and holidays

The Gallery is closed during installation periods between exhibitions. Please check current exhibition dates.

Admission

Admission to the Gallery is free.

Tours

Tours are available for groups of up to five people during COVID-19. To book a tour please contact Public Programs.

Directions

The Morris and Helen Belkin Art Gallery is located at the University of British Columbia, 1825 Main Mall, Vancouver BC, V6T 1Z2

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By Public Transit

TransLink offers many routes to UBC, including several express services (44, 84, R4, 99). The UBC Bus Loop is the last stop for each of these buses, and is located in the central area of campus near the AMS Nest. To get to the gallery, walk west on University Boulevard. (about 1 block) until you reach Main Mall. Turn right onto Main Mall and continue for about 3 blocks until you reach Crescent Road. We are located on your left at the corner of Main Mall and Crescent Road, near the Flagpole Plaza.

By Car

From downtown Vancouver, proceed west on West 4th Avenue, which becomes Chancellor Blvd and then merges with NW Marine Drive. Continue west on NW Marine Drive, to the Rose Garden Parkade (on your left).

From the airport, proceed to SW Marine Drive. Stay on SW Marine Drive, which eventually merges with NW Marine Drive. Continue just past the Museum of Anthropology (on your left) to the Rose Garden Parkade (on your right).

Accessibility

The main entrance to the Gallery is located on the east side of the building next to Main Mall. This entrance is level and accessible and has both power and revolving doors. For people requiring easier accessibility, use the ramp from Crescent Road to access the main door. Other accessibility features include an accessible elevator and washroom.