Holiday Hours
We'll be open our regular hours every day during the holidays with the exception of December 25th, when we will be closed. We will be open on New Year's Day.
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Contest for teachers!
Win one of two class sets of Micro:bit kits—each containing everything your class needs for hands-on coding exploration.
Build a Northern BC Beer or Cider Advent Calendar
The holiday season is right around the corner, and Origins Kitchen in The Exploration Place is excited to announce a series of unique, pre-Christmas events that will add some local spirit to your holiday countdown.
Origins Kitchen proudly presents the "Build a Northern BC Beer Advent Calendar – 24 Days 'Til Christmas" on November 23rd and 30th, and the "Build a Northern BC Beer or Cider Advent Calendar – 12 Days 'Til Christmas" on December 7th.
We are CLOSED on Tuesday, November 7
We regret to inform you that The Exploration Place will be temporarily closed on Tuesday, November 7th, due to a water outage resulting from construction work in the park.
November 27 Homeschooler Monday: Registration open
Our next Homeschooler Monday is happening on November 27th. Join our education staff for an hour of self-directed learning in our galleries, followed by a school program.
Our Climate Quest school programs – Limited time only
Attention teachers - only for a limited time! We’re offering two special school programs throughout the month of October while we host Science North’s new travelling exhibit, Our Climate Quest.
Free rides on The Little Prince today
Join us today, Monday, October 9th, from 12pm to 5pm, for FREE rides on The Little Prince!
Homeschooler Mondays
The first Homeschooler Monday of the 2023-2024 school year is happening on October 30th. Join our education staff for an hour of self-directed learning in our galleries, followed by a school program.
The Little Prince is not running today
The Little Prince will not be running today, September 28, due to rain.