The Exploration Place

Senior Monday
2025-05-12, 2025-05-05, 2025-04-28, 2025-04-21, 2025-04-14, 2025-04-07, 2025-03-31, 2025-03-24 | The Exploration Place, 333 Becott Place, Prince George, British Columbia, V2L 4V7, Canada

Admission by Donation Thursdays
2025-05-08 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-05-01 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-04-24 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-04-17 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-04-10 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-04-03 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-03-27 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-03-20 09:00 - 17:00 (America/Vancouver)
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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Daycare Wednesday
2025-05-07, 2025-04-30, 2025-04-23, 2025-04-16, 2025-04-09, 2025-04-02, 2025-03-26, 2025-03-19
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!

Homeschooler Monday: Marvelous Mushrooms
2025-04-28 08:00 - 17:00
Homeschooler Monday – Marvelous Mushrooms
In this homeschool program, students will dive into the fascinating world of mushrooms and fungi. Over the course of the program, they will learn about the different types of mushrooms, their life cycle, and their ecological importance. Students will explore how mushrooms grow, how to identify edible and poisonous varieties, and the unique relationship fungi have with plants and animals.

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Early Explorers - Pollinator Pals: Tiny Heroes of the Garden
2025-04-23 09:30 - 10:30
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 (aged 3-5) 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 each month.
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

April 23 – Pollinator Pals: Tiny Heroes of the Garden
Buzz, flutter, and fly into the world of pollinators in this adorable and educational Early Explorers program! Pollinator Pals introduces young learners ages 3-5 to the incredible creatures that help flowers grow, like bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and even bats! Through storytelling, interactive games, and hands-on activities, kids will learn about these important tiny heroes in nature and discover how they help plants bloom.

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Loki's Birthday
2025-04-20
Loki is turning 10 this year, and we’re marking the occasion in style! Join us on April 20th for Loki’s Birthday, a day of feathered fun and special activities to celebrate our favourite magpie.
Admission will be by donation, and we have lots of fun planned!
Birthday Activities:
10:30am – 2:30pmMeet the team from Good Caws Crow Rescue Society! Dayna, Payton, and Amy will be on-site to share tips on bird care, proper handling, and more.
11:30amGather around for a Happy Birthday Sing-Along! Loki will be enjoying some special treats, and you’re welcome to cheer him on!
1:00pm – 3:00pmEnjoy face painting by Mandy from MP Makeup Artistry and balloon animals with Bell E. Buttons the Clown.
3:30pmWe’re doing it all over again with another Happy Birthday Sing-Along, complete with more treats for Loki.

All-Day Fun:
Make Loki a birthday card! Colouring stations will be set up all day. Cards will be displayed in the museum and entered into a prize draw. The winner will be announced Tuesday, April 22nd.
Loki’s Special Cookies will be available by donation.
Share your favourite memory of Loki on social media for another entry into the prize draw.
Loki’s Eggstravaganza is also underway!Starting April 11th, search the galleries for colourful eggs. Each one you find earns you a ballot for the prize draw.

Come celebrate with us and help make Loki’s 10th birthday one to remember!

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Pro-D Day
2025-04-11
Looking for something to do with the kids this Pro-D Day? Admission is 50% off today, so come explore with us!

National Gin & Tonic Day Lunch
2025-04-09 12:00 - 14:30
Celebrate National Gin & Tonic Day in style at the museum!
Join us for a curated lunch experience featuring your choice of a gin-inspired entrée from Origins Kitchen, accompanied by a gin lemon tart and a refreshing 5 oz gin cocktail from our handpicked selection.
Preorder deadline: April 7
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Entrée choices:
Gin Marinated Chicken Salad: A refreshing salad with gin-marinated chicken, fresh greens, cucumber, watermelon radish, quinoa, and a citrus gin dressing.
Gin Infused Smoked Salmon Toast: Toasted sourdough topped with gin-infused cream cheese, smoked salmon, and fresh dill with a side salad.
Gin Braised Chicken Wrap: A wrap filled with tender, gin-braised chicken, fresh greens, microgreens, red pepper, artichoke hearts, romaine lettuce, and citrus gin aioli with a side salad.
Beet & Pear Flatbread: Flatbread topped with golden and red beets, caramelized pears, red onion, arugula, goat cheese, and honey gin balsamic.
Falafel Wrap: A wrap filled with warm falafel, fresh greens, microgreens, cucumber, artichoke hearts, pickled red onion, carrot, radish, hummus, and citrus gin aioli, with a side salad.
Optional Add-On: Charcuterie board for one ($19.95)

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Science Alliance Spring Break Camps
2025-03-17 08:30 - 2025-03-28 16:45
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.

March 17-21 – Fossil Frenzy: Spring Break Paleontology Camp
Step back in time and discover the world of dinosaurs! From fossil digs to meeting dino experts and exploring life in the land before time, this camp is perfect for budding paleontologists ready to dig into prehistoric adventures.
March 24-28 – Wild Wonders: Spring Break BC Ecology Camp

Explore the incredible ecosystems of British Columbia! Campers will dive into forest forays, uncover marine marvels, and learn about iconic BC wildlife, all while connecting with the natural world through fun, interactive activities.

Whether your child loves dinosaurs, nature, or just hands-on fun, Science Alliance Spring Break Camps are guaranteed to spark curiosity and creativity!

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