The Exploration Place

Daycare Wednesday
2025-01-08, 2025-01-15, 2025-01-22, 2025-01-29, 2025-02-05, 2025-02-12, 2025-02-19, 2025-02-26 and 2 more dates | The Exploration Place, 333 Becott Place, Prince George, British Columbia, V2L 4V7, Canada
Bring your little explorers for a fun day of discovery and play! All day long, admission is just $2.50 per child, and care providers and kids under 2 get in free. It’s the perfect midweek outing for daycares and preschools!

Admission by Donation Thursdays
2025-01-09 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-01-16 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-01-23 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-01-30 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-02-06 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-02-13 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-02-20 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-02-27 09:00 - 17:00 (America/Vancouver) and 2 more dates | The Exploration Place, 333 Becott Place, Prince George, British Columbia, V2L 4V7, Canada
Pay what you can and explore with us!
Enjoy The Exploration Place with admission by donation every Thursday. We’re making it easier for everyone in the community to explore our exhibits, learn something new, and have fun—at whatever price works for you.
Donations support the Fraser-Fort George Museum Society, a Northern BC non-profit organization and registered charity whose goals are to preserve our local history and foster lifelong learning in the areas of science, technology, heritage, and culture.

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Teachers' Café
2025-01-27 10:00 - 11:00 | The Exploration Place, 333 Becott Place, Prince George, British Columbia, V2L 4V7, Canada
Attention educators! Introducing our first Teachers’ Café!
Join us for a morning of inspiration and connection at our Teachers’ Café, where we’ll showcase a variety of educational programs designed to engage and excite students.Special Guests:

REAPS will share their environmental education initiatives.
Prince George Public Library will present their enriching programs and resources for educators.
Krystal from Huble Homestead will discuss how to bring history to life with the Heritage Fair.

Enjoy complimentary coffee and great conversation as you gather ideas for your classroom. Don’t miss this opportunity to network, discover, and collaborate!

Senior Monday
2025-02-10, 2025-02-17, 2025-02-24, 2025-03-03, 2025-03-10 | The Exploration Place, 333 Becott Place, Prince George, British Columbia, V2L 4V7, Canada

International Day of Women and Girls in Science
2025-02-14 | The Exploration Place, 333 Becott Place, Prince George, British Columbia, V2L 4V7, Canada
Calling all curious minds, big and small! Join us for an exciting museum-wide scavenger hunt celebrating the brilliant women who have shaped science!

For the little scientists: Search high and low for hidden science symbols tucked away in the galleries! Can you spot the microscope, atom, or DNA strand? Each one you find gets you closer to a chance at winning a cool science kit!
For the grown-up explorers: Put your thinking caps on! Solve mind-bending riddles about groundbreaking female scientists and their discoveries. Each correct answer earns you an entry into the prize draw!

The more you find, the more chances you have to win! Come celebrate the power of discovery, the wonder of science, and the incredible women who changed the world—one experiment at a time!

Sugarcane Community Screening
2025-02-28 18:00 - 20:00 | The Exploration Place, 333 Becott Place, Prince George, British Columbia, V2L 4V7, Canada
Join us for a free community screening of SUGARCANE, the critically acclaimed documentary exploring the tragic history of the St. Joseph’s Mission residential school and its ongoing impact on survivors and their families.
A stunning tribute to the resilience of Indigenous people and their way of life – SUGARCANE, the debut feature documentary from Julian Brave NoiseCat and Emily Kassie – is an epic cinematic portrait of a community during a moment of international reckoning. Set amidst a ground-breaking investigation into abuse and death at an Indian residential school, the film empowers participants to break cycles of intergenerational trauma by bearing witness to painful, long-ignored truths – and the love that endures within their families.
In 2021, evidence of unmarked graves near an Indian residential school run by the Catholic Church in Canada sparked a national outcry about the forced separation, assimilation, and abuse many children experienced at this network of segregated boarding schools designed to slowly destroy the culture and social fabric of Indigenous communities. When Kassie- a journalist and filmmaker- asked her old friend and colleague, NoiseCat, to direct a film documenting the Williams Lake First Nation investigation of St. Joseph’s Mission, she never imagined just how close this story was to his own family. As the investigation continued, Emily and Julian travelled back to the rivers, forests and mountains of his homelands to hear the myriad stories of survivors. During production, Julian’s own story became an integral part of this beautiful, multi-stranded portrait of a community. By offering space, time, and profound empathy, the directors unearthed what was hidden. Kassie and NoiseCat encountered both the extraordinary pain these individuals had to suppress as a tool for survival and the unique beauty of a group of people finding the strength to persevere. (https://films.nationalgeographic.com/sugarcane)

Rated: R
Content Advisory: This film is about Indian residential and boarding schools and includes discussion of sexual violence. Literature with resources and support will be available.
Pre-registration is required as space is limited.

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Sugarcane Community Screening
2025-03-07 18:00 - 20:00 | The Exploration Place – George Phillips Exhibit Gallery, 333 Becott Place, Prince George, British Columbia, V2L4V7, Canada
Due to overwhelming interest, we are excited to announce that there will be a second showing of SUGARCANE on our big screen on March 7th.
A stunning tribute to the resilience of Indigenous people and their way of life – SUGARCANE, the debut feature documentary from Julian Brave NoiseCat and Emily Kassie – is an epic cinematic portrait of a community during a moment of international reckoning. Set amidst a ground-breaking investigation into abuse and death at an Indian residential school, the film empowers participants to break cycles of intergenerational trauma by bearing witness to painful, long-ignored truths – and the love that endures within their families.
In 2021, evidence of unmarked graves near an Indian residential school run by the Catholic Church in Canada sparked a national outcry about the forced separation, assimilation, and abuse many children experienced at this network of segregated boarding schools designed to slowly destroy the culture and social fabric of Indigenous communities. When Kassie- a journalist and filmmaker- asked her old friend and colleague, NoiseCat, to direct a film documenting the Williams Lake First Nation investigation of St. Joseph’s Mission, she never imagined just how close this story was to his own family. As the investigation continued, Emily and Julian travelled back to the rivers, forests and mountains of his homelands to hear the myriad stories of survivors. During production, Julian’s own story became an integral part of this beautiful, multi-stranded portrait of a community. By offering space, time, and profound empathy, the directors unearthed what was hidden. Kassie and NoiseCat encountered both the extraordinary pain these individuals had to suppress as a tool for survival and the unique beauty of a group of people finding the strength to persevere. (https://films.nationalgeographic.com/sugarcane)

Rated: R
Content Advisory: This film is about Indian residential and boarding schools and includes discussion of sexual violence. Literature with resources and support will be available.
Snacks and drinks will be for sale.
Pre-registration is required as space is limited.

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Spring Break: 25% off Admissions
2025-03-15 - 2025-03-30 | The Exploration Place, 333 Becott Place, Prince George, British Columbia, V2L 4V7, Canada
Make the most of Spring Break with 25% off admission at The Exploration Place from March 15–30. Explore interactive exhibits, hands-on science, and fascinating history, all at a special discounted rate. Whether you’re planning a family outing, an indoor adventure, or a fun learning experience, this limited-time offer makes it the perfect time to visit. No pre-booking required—just stop by and enjoy!
