Community Programs

March 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 […]

Celebrate 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 […]

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 […]

Celebrate BC Museums Week with us from May 13-19! Explore our region's history with an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of our curatorial vault. Join Assistant Curator Chad as he guides you through a treasure trove of unique, fascinating, and sometimes obscure items and photographs that are not usually on public display. Discover the hidden gems and […]

Celebrate BC Museums Week with us from May 13-19! Explore our region's history with an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of our curatorial vault. Join Assistant Curator Chad as he guides you through a treasure trove of unique, fascinating, and sometimes obscure items and photographs that are not usually on public display. Discover the hidden gems and […]

Celebrate BC Museums Week with us from May 13-19! Explore our region's history with an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of our curatorial vault. Join Assistant Curator Chad as he guides you through a treasure trove of unique, fascinating, and sometimes obscure items and photographs that are not usually on public display. Discover the hidden gems and […]

Celebrate BC Museums Week with us from May 13-19! Explore our region's history with an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of our curatorial vault. Join Assistant Curator Chad as he guides you through a treasure trove of unique, fascinating, and sometimes obscure items and photographs that are not usually on public display. Discover the hidden gems and […]

Celebrate BC Museums Week with us from May 13-19! Explore our region's history with an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of our curatorial vault. Join Assistant Curator Chad as he guides you through a treasure trove of unique, fascinating, and sometimes obscure items and photographs that are not usually on public display. Discover the hidden gems and […]

International Tea Day Celebrate International Tea Day with us! Swing by the museum between 11am and 1pm to sample a variety of delicious teas and discover the unique stories behind each brew. See you there!

Join us for Early Explorers, where preschool-aged fun and learning come alive! Each one-hour session is packed with engaging activities designed to spark curiosity and introduce young learners to the wonders of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics). Through play, song, dance, crafts, and age-appropriate demonstrations, we explore a new theme every week. Activities […]