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International Day of Women and Girls in Science

The Exploration Place 333 Becott Place, Prince George, British Columbia, Canada

Celebrate International Day of Women and Girls in Science with us! Join us at The Exploration Place for a special scavenger hunt to discover and celebrate remarkable women who have made significant contributions to science. Dive into the stories of these trailblazers and get inspired by their groundbreaking work and achievements.  Regular admission applies.

Valentine’s Day Origami

The Exploration Place 333 Becott Place, Prince George, British Columbia, Canada

Join us in the gallery on February 12th for a special, free drop-in origami activity. It's more than just paper and folds; it's about science too! Did you know origami techniques are used in space missions? Regular admission applies.

Last Day – Broken Promises

The Exploration Place 333 Becott Place, Prince George, British Columbia, Canada

Today is the last day to explore the Broken Promises exhibit. Grounded in research from Landscapes of Injustice – a 7 year multi-disciplinary, multi-institutional, community engaged project, this exhibit explores the dispossession of Japanese Canadians in the 1940s. It illuminates the loss of home and the struggle for justice of one racially marginalized community. The […]

BC Family STEAM Day

The Exploration Place 333 Becott Place, Prince George, British Columbia, Canada

All 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, Canada

Celebrate 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, Canada

Celebrate 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!

Event Series Homeschooler Monday

Homeschooler Monday

The Exploration Place 333 Becott Place, Prince George, British Columbia, Canada

Primary (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 […]

Refuge Canada Exhibit – Members Opening

The Exploration Place 333 Becott Place, Prince George, British Columbia, Canada

No one wants to be a refugee. Anyone could become a refugee. Refugees face shattered lives and often make dangerous voyages in search of refuge. In the 20th century, Canada had a mixed record in welcoming refugees, reacting generously to some while overlooking others. Today, an estimated 65.6 million people are forced to flee their […]

Refuge Canada Exhibit Open to the Public

No one wants to be a refugee. Anyone could become a refugee. Refugees face shattered lives and often make dangerous voyages in search of refuge. In the 20th century, Canada had a mixed record in welcoming refugees, reacting generously to some while overlooking others. Today, an estimated 65.6 million people are forced to flee their […]

World Wildlife Day

The Exploration Place 333 Becott Place, Prince George, British Columbia, Canada

Dive into the wild wonders of our planet with us on World Wildlife Day, March 3rd! World Wildlife Day is celebrated every year and helps draw attention to sustainability, biodiversity, and conservation. Join us as we shine a spotlight on the incredible diversity of creatures that inhabit our planet's ecosystems with the help of the […]

International Women’s Day: Inga Andersen

The Exploration Place: Ted Williams History Centre

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 […]