Early Explorers: Holiday Helpers Craft Hour
2025-12-17 09:30 - 10:30 (America/Vancouver) | The Exploration Place, 333 Becott Place, Prince George, British Columbia, V2L 4V7, Canada
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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This program is free of charge thanks to our generous supporters:

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
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
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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Noon Year's Eve
2025-12-31 10:30 - 12:00
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 Noon Year’s Eve—a fun, kid-friendly countdown!Fun starts at 10:30am. Countdown to NOON!
What’s in store:

Noise maker and crown crafts
Dance party
Photo booth with props
Science demo at the countdown
Sparkling juice toast

Regular admission applies.
Big fun, early cheers, and happy little party people!

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

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Homeschooler Monday: Coding for the Climate - Dash Robots
2026-01-19 09:30 - 10:30
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 energy and fossil fuels, and discover how technology can help protect our planet. Working in teams, they’ll program Dash robots to go on climate-saving missions—using functions and sensors to search for “sick plants” and solve environmental challenges.
This program runs parallel to last month’s Mars Coding Quest, but with an exciting new climate-focused theme. New missions, new problems to solve, and the same awesome robots!
Registration will open to members on Wednesday, January 7th at 9am. Registration for the general public will open on Friday, January 9th at 9am.

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Early Explorers: Tiny Tides
2026-01-21 09:30 - 10:30
Early Explorers: Tiny Tides
Dive into a world of wonder with this splashy adventure perfect for curious toddlers! From colourful coral reefs to playful sea creatures, young explorers will discover the magic of the ocean through hands-on activities, sensory play, and stories. Little ones will practice fine motor skills by “fishing”, learn about shapes and colours with seashell sorting, and get creative with ocean-themed crafts. This program is designed to spark curiosity and inspire a lifelong love for the sea, all while engaging tiny hands and big imaginations!
Registration will open to members on Wednesday, January 7th at 9am. Registration for the general public will open on Friday, January 9th at 9am.

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Anthropology in Our Backyards - Tse'k'wa: A 12,500 Year Old Archaeological Site in Northern BC
2026-01-22 18:30 - 20:30
Anthropology in Our Backyards – Tse’k’wa: A 12,500 Year Old Archaeological Site in Northern BC
Richard Gilbert (Sites and Sounds Consulting)
Farid Rahemtulla (Department of Anthropology, UNBC)

Tse’k’wa (“Stone House” in Dane-Zaa), located in Charlie Lake, north of Fort St John, is the oldest known archaeological site in the interior of the province, and it is a designated National Historic Site. Also known as Charlie Lake Cave, the site was excavated by Simon Fraser University during the 1980s and 1990s. That research revealed a 12,500-year history of Indigenous use of the area, along with evidence for changes in the environment and resources. At the invitation of the Tse’k’wa Heritage Society, the UNBC Archaeology Field School has been working at the site since 2022, with a focus on exploring the subsurface area away from the cave. In this presentation, we summarise the work and findings from the combined projects, and illustrate the importance of this site and of the deep Indigenous history of the province.
This free public talk is open to everyone. Cash bar available.

Also accessible online through Microsoft Teams.Meeting ID: 237 051 732 199 43Passcode: [REDACTED]

Opening Day: Game Changers Exhibit
2026-01-26
Opening Day: Game Changers Exhibit

Get your game on, because it’s official: Game Changers is our next major exhibition!
Opening on January 26th, Game Changers explores how innovation shaped the video game industry, from early arcade hits to the immersive worlds of today.
Step inside the evolution of gaming through hands-on interactives: operate a supersized Nintendo controller, play Tetris on a giant Game Boy, test your retro music knowledge, and explore 16 influential games that changed everything, including Pac-Man, Super Mario Bros., Tetris, Space Invaders, Flower, and more.
Discover concept art, storyboards, level designs, and behind-the-scenes insights from the creators of some of the world’s most iconic games. Explore over 120 influential titles and experiment with emerging technologies to imagine where gaming is headed next.Game Changers is developed and produced by the Canada Science and Technology Museum and toured by Science North.
Grab a controller and your curiosity…it’s almost time to play.
