Singing Bowls
The Exploration Place 333 Becott Place, Prince George, British Columbia, CanadaExplore the properties of sound with singing bowls!
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Squishy Circuits
The Exploration Place 333 Becott Place, Prince George, British Columbia, CanadaExplore conductors and insulators as you tinker with electricity through the creation of circuits.
Drop-In Cookie Decorating
The Exploration Place 333 Becott Place, Prince George, British Columbia, CanadaJoin us for Drop-In Cookie Decorating, happening daily from December 18-29* Learn from the pros from Origins Kitchen and come decorate your own cookies! Time: 1:30 pm Limited availability: Only 15 tickets per day, first-come, first-served Price: $5.00 +GST (in addition to the price of admission) *closed December 25th
Electric Pickle
The Exploration Place 333 Becott Place, Prince George, British Columbia, CanadaWhen an electric current passes through a pickle, the current will excite sodium ions. The result? A glowing pickle!
We’re open on New Year’s Day
The Exploration Place 333 Becott Place, Prince George, British Columbia, CanadaHappy New Year! We are open from 9am to 5pm today. See you soon!
Homeschooler Monday
The Exploration Place 333 Becott Place, Prince George, British Columbia, CanadaPrimary (Ages 5-8): Squishy Circuits Intermediate (Ages 9-12): Coding with Micro:bits Join our education staff for an hour of self-directed learning in our galleries followed by an hour-long school program. You are then welcome to enjoy a catered lunch in our Gaia Gallery, or to explore the museum galleries with your child(ren). We ask […]
BC Family STEAM Day
The Exploration Place 333 Becott Place, Prince George, British Columbia, CanadaAll day long, folks of all ages are invited to partake in free, fun, and educational STEAM activities as part of our third annual BC Family STEAM Day! Join us on Family Day for free activities, like the Nature Exchange Scavenger Hunt, engineering with KEVA, constructing simple machines using hydraulics, origami, special science showcases, and […]
What Does Chad Have?
The Exploration Place 333 Becott Place, Prince George, British Columbia, CanadaCelebrate BC Heritage Week with a journey back in time! Join Assistant Curator Chad and dive into the sounds of history, exploring artifacts from our collection, including vintage phonographs, classic radios, and more. Discover the stories behind these pieces of technology and the impact they had on communication and entertainment. Tune in, turn up the […]
Cursive Handwriting Workshop
The Exploration Place 333 Becott Place, Prince George, British Columbia, CanadaCelebrate BC Heritage Week with a journey back in time! Our Education team is offering a cursive writing workshop, where you can discover (or rediscover) the art of penmanship that connected generations. Don't miss this unique opportunity to embrace a piece of our heritage️!
Homeschooler Monday
The Exploration Place 333 Becott Place, Prince George, British Columbia, CanadaPrimary (Ages 5-8): Strawberry DNA Intermediate (Ages 9-12): Owl Pellet Dissection Join our education staff for an hour of self-directed learning in our galleries followed by an hour-long school program. You are then welcome to enjoy a catered lunch in our Gaia Gallery, or to explore the museum galleries with your child(ren). We ask that […]
International Women’s Day: Inga Andersen
The Exploration Place: Ted Williams History CentreMarch 8 is International Women's Day Assistant Curator Chad will be showcasing some artifacts and photos as he talks about famed Prince George dancer Inga Andersen. During WWII, Inga served officially as an entertainer with the British Army, but unlike many fellow entertainers, she performed for the troops at the front lines. She often used […]
International Day of Forests: Born of Fire
The Exploration Place 333 Becott Place, Prince George, British Columbia, CanadaCelebrate International Day of Forests at The Exploration Place with a unique educational program led by Assistant Curator Chad. Dive deep into the transformative role of fire in forest ecosystems and discover how fire influences nutrient cycling, encourages understory growth, and triggers seed germination. Learn about the millennia-old relationship between fire and flora, focusing on […]