The Exploration Place

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
2024-09-30 09:00 - 17:00 (America/Vancouver) | The Exploration Place, 333 Becott Place, Prince George, British Columbia, V2L 4V7, Canada
In recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we will be open with free admission on Monday, September 30th.

Be sure to visit the Spirit Bear & Children Make History exhibit, which shares the powerful story of Spirit Bear and the journey toward justice for First Nations children. Explore the Maiyoo Keyoh exhibit and Hoduleh-a: A Place of Learning to learn more about our region’s First Nations and keyohs.

This is an opportunity to reflect, learn, and contribute to truth and reconciliation by deepening your understanding of our shared history.

Join us as we honour this important day.

Non-Restricted Canadian Firearms Safety Course
2024-09-28 08:00 - 2024-09-29 17:00, 2024-08-24 08:00 - 2024-08-25 17:00, 2024-07-27 00:00 - 2024-07-28 00:00 | The Exploration Place, 333 Becott Place, Prince George, British Columbia, V2L 4V7, Canada
Hosted by Gerwing Outdoor Education, the Non-Restricted Canadian Firearms Safety Course (formerly PAL) will be held monthly at The Exploration Place from July to December.
Email gerwingoutdooreducation@gmail.com to register. For more information, visit gerwingoutdooreducation.ca.

Thursdays in the Park
2024-09-26 17:00 - 20:00, 2024-09-19 17:00 - 20:00, 2024-09-12 17:00 - 20:00, 2024-09-05 17:00 - 20:00, 2024-08-29 17:00 - 20:00, 2024-08-22 17:00 - 20:00, 2024-08-15 17:00 - 20:00, 2024-08-08 17:00 - 20:00 and 7 more dates | The Exploration Place, 333 Becott Place, Prince George, British Columbia, V2L 4V7, Canada
Come down to Lheidli T’enneh Memorial Park every Thursday evening this summer!

The Exploration Place is open until 8pm
Cruisin Classics car club is onsite in our parking lot – come check out the classic cars
Origins Kitchen specials. Take-out window is open – grab a delicious snack or drink
Beginning May 23rd, the Little Prince steam engine will be running from 12pm to 8pm

FREE rides on The Little Prince
2024-09-02 12:00 - 16:00 | The Exploration Place, 333 Becott Place, Prince George, British Columbia, V2L 4V7, Canada
Rides on The Little Prince are FREE on Monday, September 2nd, from 12pm to 4pm, thanks to our awesome sponsors at CN!

Early Closure
2024-08-22 | The Exploration Place, 333 Becott Place, Prince George, British Columbia, V2L 4V7, Canada
Please be advised that due to a planned power outage, The Exploration Place will be closing early tomorrow. Origins Kitchen will close at 7:00pm, and our museum galleries will close at 7:30pm. We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding.

Discover BC Dinosaurs!
2024-08-09 10:00 | The Exploration Place, 333 Becott Place, Prince George, British Columbia, V2L 4V7, Canada
Join us for an exciting presentation about BC dinosaurs by Dr. Victoria Arbour, the Curator of Palaeontology at the Royal BC Museum!
This engaging event, perfect for kids, includes a fun-filled 15-20 minute talk followed by interactive breakout activities. Attendees will have the chance to explore real field tools used by paleontologists, learn about Buster the Ferrisaurus, and enjoy dino name dice games and colouring sheets.
The presentation is free to attend, but registration is required for each child. (Drop-in will be available on a first-come, first-served basis, depending on remaining availability the morning of.) Parents and children under 2 can attend the presentation without registration.
Additionally, you can add a reduced admission if you want to visit the museum after the presentation. Don’t miss this chance for a prehistoric adventure!
Victoria Arbour is the curator of palaeontology at the Royal BC Museum and is on the hunt for more fossils of British Columbia’s dinosaurs. Her team is on the way to study a dinosaur tracksite with hundreds of footprints near Hudson’s Hope, BC, and they were recently collecting dinosaur bones from a mountain in Spatsizi Plateau Wilderness Provincial Park.

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We are closed on July 31st
2024-07-31 | The Exploration Place, 333 Becott Place, Prince George, British Columbia, V2L 4V7, Canada
The Exploration Place will be closed on Wednesday, July 31st, due to a planned power outage. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding. We’ll be back to regular hours on August 1st, ready to explore with you!
*Please note: This closure does not impact Science Alliance camps.

Science Alliance Summer Day Camps
2024-07-02 00:00 - 2024-08-23 00:00 | The Exploration Place, 333 Becott Place, Prince George, British Columbia, V2L 4V7, Canada
Science Alliance Day Camps teach kids about STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) in a fun, “hands-on, minds-on” interactive setting. Through experiments, activities, games, presentations, guest speakers, field trips, and more, we have gotten local kids excited about science and learning since 1996.

Members: $360
Non-Members: $400

Subject to GSTPrice includes lunch and two snacks from Origins Kitchen

Registration opens to members on March 4, 2024
Registration opens to the general public on March 25, 2024

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Canada Day
2024-07-01 | British Columbia
Explore with us on Canada Day!
Lheidli T’enneh Memorial Park is at the center of Prince George’s Canada Day celebrations. Visit the Museum with admission by donation, hop on the Little Prince for FREE rides from 12pm to 4pm, courtesy of our generous sponsors, Paul’s Moving, and don’t miss out on tasty treats from the Origins take-out window—perfect for a sunny day!

Trivia Night at the Museum
2024-06-27 17:30 | The Exploration Place, 333 Becott Place, Prince George, British Columbia, V2L 4V7, Canada
Think you’ve got what it takes? Prove it at our first Trivia Night on June 27th!
Join us for our first-ever Trivia Night at the Museum! Test your brainpower on everything from local history to science and win awesome prizes.
Plus, on Thursdays, enjoy 2-for-1 admission, classic cars, train rides, and the Thirsty Thursday for Thirty wings and beer special at Origins Kitchen!
Arrive at 5:30pm to get settled, get some food and drinks, and be ready for trivia at 6:00pm.
See you there!

Early Explorers: Milky Way Mini-Explorers
2024-06-23 09:30 - 22:30 | The Exploration Place, 333 Becott Place, Prince George, British Columbia, V2L 4V7, Canada
Join us for Early Explorers, where preschool-aged fun and learning come alive!
Each one-hour session is packed with engaging activities designed to spark curiosity and introduce young learners to the wonders of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics).
Through play, song, dance, crafts, and age-appropriate demonstrations, we explore a new theme every week.
Activities are specially designed to keep pace with the lively energy of preschoolers, ensuring that young minds are engaged and entertained. Early Explorers is the perfect way to introduce your little ones to the fascinating realms of science and discovery in a fun, interactive setting.
Parents are required to stay for the duration of the program, helping to guide their little explorers through each fun activity. Come and watch their imaginations light up with us!
Members: $7.50Non-Members: $12.50
June 23: Milky Way Mini-Explorers
Calling all astronauts for a space-themed extravaganza that’s simply stellar!
Get ready for an immersive journey into the mysteries of the Milky Way galaxy. It’s all about wonder, discovery, and lots of giggles as our Early Explorers embark on interactive activities, captivating stories, and hands-on experiments that are as fun as they are educational.
Science is a cosmic playground, and we’re here to show that it’s all about curiosity, observation, and exploration.

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National Indigenous Peoples Day
2024-06-21 09:00 - 15:00 | British Columbia
Celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day with us!
Join us on June 21st to celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day with a day of learning, reflection, and celebration at The Exploration Place. In honour of this special day, we are offering admission by donation to all visitors.
Come and explore our exhibits and galleries, including Hodul’eh-a: A Place of Learning, the Maiyoo Keyoh exhibit in the Mosaic Gallery, and a special exhibit developed together with our partners, Carrier Sekani Family Services, First Nations Child and Family Caring Society, and Lheidli T’enneh.
We look forward to welcoming you for a day of education, connection, and celebration.
*Please note: The Exploration Place will close early at 3:00pm to prepare for the evening’s official Spirit Bear opening ceremony.

Father's Day BBQ & Beer Garden
2024-06-16 11:00 - 16:00 | The Exploration Place, 333 Becott Place, Prince George, British Columbia, V2L 4V7, Canada
Celebrate Dad this Father’s Day with an afternoon of beer, burgers, and classic cars!
The Exploration Place will host its first BBQ & Beer Garden this Sunday, June 16th, from 11am – 4pm. It’s the perfect way to make Dad’s day special!
Origins Kitchen’s regular and ice cream menu will be available along with our Father’s Day BBQ.

Father's Day in the Park
2024-06-16 | Lheidli T’enneh Memorial Park, 333 Becott Place, Prince George, BC, Canada
There’s lots happening in Lheidli T’enneh Memorial Park this Sunday!

Bring Dad out to the PG Cruisin Classics’ Show n Shine classic car show and experience a day full of fun!
The Little Prince will be running from 12pm to 4pm
Indulge in delicious eats from the Origins take-out window
Don’t miss our first Origins BBQ & Beer Garden for the perfect Father’s Day treat! 11am – 4pm
