The Exploration Place

Science Alliance Winter Break Day Camps - Registration opens to the general public
2025-11-12 09:00 (America/Vancouver) | The Exploration Place, 333 Becott Place, Prince George, British Columbia, V2L 4V7, Canada
Science Alliance Winter Break Day Camps – Registration opens to the general public

When school’s out, science is in! This winter break, young scientists can spend their days exploring chemistry, physics, biology, and more through hands-on experiments, creative challenges, and frosty fun.
From bubbling potions and snowflake science to fiery reactions and icy animal adaptations, each day offers a new theme packed with discovery and excitement. Designed for curious minds ages 6 to 10, our Winter Break Day Camps combine education and play in a safe, engaging environment led by our experienced Science Alliance instructors.
Join us for one day or all four and make this winter a season of wonder!

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Admission by Donation Thursdays
2025-11-13 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-20 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-27 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-04 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-11 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-18 09:00 - 17:00
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
2025-11-17, 2025-11-24, 2025-12-01, 2025-12-08, 2025-12-15, 2025-12-22

Homeschooler Monday: Magnet Mania
2025-11-17 09:30 - 10:30
Magnet Mania
Get ready to be attracted to science! In this hands-on exploration of magnets, homeschoolers will discover the mysterious forces of push and pull. Through exciting experiments and challenges, kids will test what magnets can stick to, see invisible magnetic fields in action, and even make objects move—without touching them!
Join us for an hour of discovery, curiosity, and magnetic fun that will leave everyone charged up about science.

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This program is free of charge thanks to our generous supporters:

Daycare Wednesday
2025-11-19, 2025-11-26, 2025-12-03, 2025-12-10, 2025-12-17
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!

Early Explorers: Robot Adventures
2025-11-19 09:30 - 10:30
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 creativity.
Through play, exploration, and a dash of imagination, children will experience the exciting world of robotics while building early coding and critical thinking skills. No batteries required!

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This program is free of charge thanks to our generous supporters:

Anthropology in Our Backyards - Walking the Land Back: Reclamation, Settler Spectacles, and Indigenous Healing
2025-11-20 18:00
Anthropology in Our Backyards – Walking the Land Back: Reclamation, Settler Spectacles, and Indigenous Healing
Dr. Tara Joly, Assistant Professor, First Nations Studies, Adjunct Professor, Anthropology

What does it mean to “return the land” after oil sands extraction? This talk compares Indigenous Healing Walks with corporate tours on reclaimed land. These two journeys reveal a tension: for Cree-Métis individuals, reclamation must center wâhkôhtowin (kin relationship); for corporations, reclamation becomes a settler spectacle, ignoring sovereignty and healing.
This free public talk is open to everyone. Cash bar available.

Also accessible online through Microsoft Teams.Meeting ID: 290 760 816 004 14Passcode: [REDACTED]

Usborne Book Fair
2025-11-27 13:00 - 17:00
Usborne Book Fair

Books make the best gifts, and we’ve got an easy way to check a few names off your list. Stop by The Exploration Place on Thursday, November 27, from 1pm to 5pm for an Usborne book fair. Discover great reads for kids and pick up something special for the season.

Celebration of Life: Bob Campbell
2025-11-29 19:30
We invite our community to join family, friends, and colleagues in commemorating the life of Bob Campbell—artist, storyteller, fossil finder, and longtime Manager of Curatorial Services here at The Exploration Place.
Bob’s curiosity, creativity, and deep love for the North shaped our collections and inspired generations of learners. His contributions to Prince George’s heritage and science community will never be forgotten.
A Celebration of Life will be held at The Exploration Place on Saturday, November 29th, at 7:30 pm.
Be yourself, enjoy yourself, and join us in honouring Bob’s extraordinary life.

Museum Store Sunday
2025-11-30 09:00 - 17:00
Museum Store Monday
Today is Museum Store Sunday, a day to celebrate unique finds that support arts, culture, history, and science!
Shop local this year at Elements Retail inside The Exploration Place or visit our pop-up shop in Pine Centre Mall. Every purchase helps support exhibits, programs, and community access at your museum and science centre.
As a thank-you for shopping with purpose, enjoy 10% off all purchases today only.
Where every gift gives twice: once to your loved one, and once to your community.

Photos with Santa
2025-12-05 13:00 - 17:00
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 are limited, and advance booking and payment are required. We ask guests to arrive at the school house as close to their session time as possible to help keep the magic running smoothly.
It’s a charming, nostalgic way to celebrate the season while supporting The Exploration Place, your local non-profit museum and science centre.

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Science World On the Road: The Science of Sport
2025-12-07 15:00 - 15:45
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 perfect our game by exploring concepts like Energy, Forces and Health. Whether you’re a sports fan or science nerd (or both!) these interactive demonstrations and heart-racing challenges will change the way you see the game.
This event kicks off Science World’s northern BC tour. This free public show is first-come, first-served as space is limited. Regular admission applies for gallery visits.

Science World’s fantastic On The Road program brings fun, high-energy live demonstrations and activities to communities all around the province that pique science curiosity, boost science literacy and inspire future science and technology leaders. Learn more about the meaningful impact On The Road makes across B.C.!

Members Christmas Party
2025-12-14 09:00 - 12:00
Members Christmas Party

Celebrate the season with us at our annual Members Christmas Party! This exclusive morning event is our way of saying thank you to our members for their incredible support throughout the year.
Enjoy a cozy and festive atmosphere filled with holiday crafts, cookie decorating, coffee, a hot chocolate bar, and a special visit from Santa himself!
The museum will be open exclusively to members during this time. It’s the perfect way to kick off the holidays with family and friends, and a great reminder of how much your membership means to us.
Not yet a member? Join today and join the fun!

Homeschooler Monday: Mars Coding Quest
2025-12-15 09:30 - 10:30
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 functions and sensors in a fun, engaging way. As they code their robots to explore an imaginary Martian surface, they’ll develop computational thinking skills. Along the way, they’ll map their discoveries, just like real planetary scientists. This workshop offers a unique opportunity to spark curiosity in STEAM through an imaginative, interactive mission to Mars!

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This program is free of charge thanks to our generous supporters:

Early Explorers: Holiday Helpers Craft Hour
2025-12-17 09:30 - 10:30
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 and wonder. After story time, little explorers will rotate through a selection of simple, age-friendly holiday crafts—such as making beaded snowflakes, decorating cheerful paper stockings, and creating fun seasonal keepsakes to take home.

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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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