Admission by Donation Thursdays
2025-12-18 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-25 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-01-01 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-01-08 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-01-15 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-01-22 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-01-29 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-05 09:00 - 17:00 (America/Vancouver) and 3 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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Senior Monday
2025-12-22, 2025-12-29

Science Alliance Winter Break Day Camps: Winter Wonder Lab
2025-12-22 08:30 - 16:30
Science Alliance Winter Break Day Camps: Winter Wonder Lab

Mix, bubble, and fizz your way through the wonders of chemistry! This chilly twist on classic experiments explores temperature reactions, colour-changing mixtures, and the science of solids and liquids. Campers will make frosty potions and learn how molecules behave when things get cold.

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Science Alliance Winter Break Day Camps: The Science of Snow
2025-12-23 08:30 - 16:30
Science Alliance Winter Break Day Camps: The Science of Snow

Why does snow sparkle? How are snowflakes formed? Campers become winter weather scientists as they uncover the mysteries of snow, from the clouds above to the crystals below! Through experiments, art, and a bit of meteorology magic, they’ll explore the science behind one of winter’s coolest creations.

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Daycare Wednesday
2025-12-24, 2025-12-31, 2026-01-07, 2026-01-14, 2026-01-21, 2026-01-28, 2026-02-04, 2026-02-11 and 2 more dates
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!

We are closed
2025-12-24, 2025-12-25
We are closed today

Happy Holidays!

Science Alliance Winter Break Day Camps: Fire and Ice
2025-12-29 08:30 - 16:30
Science Alliance Winter Break Day Camps: Fire and Ice

Extreme temperatures meet explosive science! Campers will explore the chemistry and physics behind heat and cold, from fiery combustion reactions to freezing temperatures that defy expectations. Safe, hands-on experiments will show how molecules behave under extreme conditions.

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Science Alliance Winter Break Day Camps: Penguins, Polars, and the Planet
2025-12-30 08:30 - 16:30
Science Alliance Winter Break Day Camps: Penguins, Polars, and the Planet

How do animals survive the coldest places on Earth? How does ice shape ecosystems? Why are the poles vital to our planet? Campers will dive into biology, earth science, and environmental connections, learning how small changes can make a big difference for polar life.

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Elements Retail closed for inventory
2026-01-05
Elements Retail closed for inventory

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