Extreme Sports Explore the science behind extreme sports in a high-energy, hands-on exhibition perfect for Homeschooler Monday. Through challenges, interactives, and immersive scenes, students investigate physics, physiology, and psychology; see how technology and engineering shape gear; and hear real stories from passionate athletes. The exhibition dispels myths by showing that these sports—while involving risk, speed, […]
Early Explorers: Pumpkin Science Get ready for a spook-tacular hour of hands-on fun! Little scientists will explore the magic of pumpkins through a Halloween-themed story, bubbly pumpkin experiments, and some gooey slime play. With silly mini games sprinkled in, this program is full of discovery, giggles, and just the right amount of ooey-gooey mess. Perfect […]
Halloween Science Get ready for Halloween Science at The Exploration Place! Join us on Halloween at 3:30pm for some spooky, hands-on science fun! From bubbling potions to eerie experiments, our Education Officer will be stirring up a cauldron of curiosity. It’s the perfect way to kick off your Halloween evening. Costumes welcome! Included with regular […]
Early Explorers: Robot Adventures Calling all little inventors! In this one-hour program, preschoolers will dive into the world of robots and discover how machines move, follow instructions, and even “think”. Kids will get hands-on with Code-a-Pillars, play a fun robot game, and step into a robot’s shoes through mini games that encourage problem-solving, sequencing, and […]
Photos with Santa in the South Fort George School House Santa is making a special stop at The Exploration Place, and he’s setting up in the historic South Fort George School House. Purple Moose Portraits will be on site, capturing cheerful, storybook-style holiday photos the whole family will love. Each session includes three photos. Sessions […]
Science World On the Road: The Science of Sport Are you ready to play smarter? We’re thrilled to partner with Science World’s On The Road team for a high-energy public performance of their brand-new show, The Science of Sport. This show unpacks the fascinating science behind your favourite sports. Discover how we use science to […]
Homeschooler Monday: Mars Coding Quest Mars Coding Quest is an exciting, hands-on workshop that brings coding and space exploration together! Using Dash Robots, students will dive into coding concepts like […]
Early Explorers: Holiday Helpers Craft Hour Celebrate the magic of the season with this cozy, hands-on Early Explorers program! Children will gather for a festive holiday story that sparks imagination […]
Celebrate the new year a little early with our family-friendly Noon Year’s Eve celebration! Who says you have to stay up late to celebrate? Join us on December 31st for […]
Homeschooler Monday: Coding for the Climate - Dash Robots It’s back by popular demand! Our Dash Robots program filled up fast, so we’re thrilled to offer it again—perfect for students who missed out the first time or can’t wait for another robotic adventure. In this hands-on coding challenge, students will explore energy sources, compare green […]