The Exploration Place

World Wildlife Day
2024-03-03 | The Exploration Place, 333 Becott Place, Prince George, British Columbia, V2L 4V7, Canada
Dive into the wild wonders of our planet with us on World Wildlife Day, March 3rd!
World Wildlife Day is celebrated every year and helps draw attention to sustainability, biodiversity, and conservation.
Join us as we shine a spotlight on the incredible diversity of creatures that inhabit our planet’s ecosystems with the help of the most popular members of our team, the Animal Ambassadors! We’ll have fun activities happening all day, from drop-in cookie decorating, special Meet the Keeper sessions, the Nechako White Sturgeon program, the Nature Exchange scavenger hunt, and more!
Let’s come together to celebrate, learn, and pledge to protect the animals and plants that share our world!
Drop-In Cookie Decorating
Limited to 10 people per sessionFirst-come, first-served$5 per person.

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Regular admission applies.

Refuge Canada Exhibit Open to the Public
2024-03-02 | British Columbia
No one wants to be a refugee. Anyone could become a refugee.
Refugees face shattered lives and often make dangerous voyages in search of refuge. In the 20th century, Canada had a mixed record in welcoming refugees, reacting generously to some while overlooking others. Today, an estimated 65.6 million people are forced to flee their homes because of fear and violence.
In the time it took you to read this, another 20 people were forced from their homes.
Refuge Canada explores Canada’s place in the global refugee crisis. Through images, soundscapes, first-person accounts, and artifacts, this powerful exhibition begins with the phrase, “No one wants to be a refugee; anyone could become a refugee.”
Notice: Portions of this exhibition contain graphic images of violence.

Refuge Canada is a travelling exhibition created by the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21

Refuge Canada Exhibit - Members Opening
2024-03-01 17:30 - 19:00 UTC | The Exploration Place, 333 Becott Place, Prince George, British Columbia, V2L 4V7, Canada
No one wants to be a refugee. Anyone could become a refugee.
Refugees face shattered lives and often make dangerous voyages in search of refuge. In the 20th century, Canada had a mixed record in welcoming refugees, reacting generously to some while overlooking others. Today, an estimated 65.6 million people are forced to flee their homes because of fear and violence.
In the time it took you to read this, another 20 people were forced from their homes.
Refuge Canada explores Canada’s place in the global refugee crisis. Through images, soundscapes, first-person accounts, and artifacts, this powerful exhibition begins with the phrase, “No one wants to be a refugee; anyone could become a refugee.”
Members are invited to explore this powerful exhibition before it opens to the public on March 2nd.
Notice: Portions of this exhibition contain graphic images of violence.

Refuge Canada is a travelling exhibition created by the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21

Homeschooler Monday
2024-02-26 10:00 - 13:00 (America/Vancouver) | The Exploration Place, 333 Becott Place, Prince George, British Columbia, V2L 4V7, Canada
Primary (Ages 5-8): Strawberry DNA
Intermediate (Ages 9-12): Owl Pellet Dissection

Join our education staff for an hour of self-directed learning in our galleries followed by an hour-long school program. You are then welcome to enjoy a catered lunch in our Gaia Gallery, or to explore the museum galleries with your child(ren).
We ask that parents of multi-child families attend the program with their youngest child. Children too young to be registered for a program may attend and explore the museum with their parent for $2.50.
Registration is completed on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration is limited to 20 children per group (Primary or Intermediate).
Note: No outside food permitted.
Admission:
Members: $7.50/childNon-Members: $12.50/childSiblings 2-4 years: $2.50/childParents: Free
Catered Lunches:
10 and under: $12.9510 years +: $16.95Adult: $17.95

Registration opens on January 23rd at 9:00am

More Information and registration

Cursive Handwriting Workshop
2024-02-22 13:00 (America/Vancouver) | The Exploration Place, 333 Becott Place, Prince George, British Columbia, V2L 4V7, Canada
Celebrate BC Heritage Week with a journey back in time!
Our Education team is offering a cursive writing workshop, where you can discover (or rediscover) the art of penmanship that connected generations.

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to embrace a piece of our heritage️!

What Does Chad Have?
2024-02-22 11:00 (America/Vancouver) | The Exploration Place, 333 Becott Place, Prince George, British Columbia, V2L 4V7, Canada
Celebrate BC Heritage Week with a journey back in time!

Join Assistant Curator Chad and dive into the sounds of history, exploring artifacts from our collection, including vintage phonographs, classic radios, and more. Discover the stories behind these pieces of technology and the impact they had on communication and entertainment. Tune in, turn up the volume, and find out what Chad has!

See you there!

BC Family STEAM Day
2024-02-19 09:00 - 17:00 (America/Vancouver) | The Exploration Place, 333 Becott Place, Prince George, British Columbia, V2L 4V7, Canada
All day long, folks of all ages are invited to partake in free, fun, and educational STEAM activities as part of our third annual BC Family STEAM Day!

Join us on Family Day for free activities, like the Nature Exchange Scavenger Hunt, engineering with KEVA, constructing simple machines using hydraulics, origami, special science showcases, and more!

Last Day - Broken Promises
2024-02-15 | The Exploration Place, 333 Becott Place, Prince George, British Columbia, V2L 4V7, Canada
Today is the last day to explore the Broken Promises exhibit.
Grounded in research from Landscapes of Injustice – a 7 year multi-disciplinary, multi-institutional, community engaged project, this exhibit explores the dispossession of Japanese Canadians in the 1940s. It illuminates the loss of home and the struggle for justice of one racially marginalized community. The story unfolds by following seven narrators. Learn about life for Japanese Canadians in Canada before war, the administration of their lives during and after war ends, and how legacies of dispossession continue to this day.
Broken Promises is curated by the Nikkei National Museum and the Royal British Columbia Museum in partnership with Landscapes of Injustice, a research project headquartered at the University of Victoria, with collaborators across Canada.

Valentine's Day Origami
2024-02-12 09:00 - 17:00 (America/Vancouver) | The Exploration Place, 333 Becott Place, Prince George, British Columbia, V2L 4V7, Canada
Join us in the gallery on February 12th for a special, free drop-in origami activity.
It’s more than just paper and folds; it’s about science too! Did you know origami techniques are used in space missions?
Regular admission applies.

International Day of Women and Girls in Science
2024-02-11 | The Exploration Place, 333 Becott Place, Prince George, British Columbia, V2L 4V7, Canada
Celebrate International Day of Women and Girls in Science with us!
Join us at The Exploration Place for a special scavenger hunt to discover and celebrate remarkable women who have made significant contributions to science. Dive into the stories of these trailblazers and get inspired by their groundbreaking work and achievements.
Regular admission applies.

Science Alliance Spring Break Camp registration opens to the general public
2024-01-29 09:00 (America/Vancouver) | British Columbia
Explore with us this Spring Break
Spring into science with our Science Alliance Spring Break Camp! This camp invites young explorers to dive into a week of biology-themed fun and discovery. Immerse yourself in the world around us by engaging in creative, STEAM-based projects and activities. Join us for an unforgettable journey where science and fun come together!
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.
Our Spring Break camps run from March 18-22 and March 25-29. Spaces are limited so secure your child’s spot soon!

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Save the Date: Robbie Burns
2024-01-25 | The Exploration Place, 333 Becott Place, Prince George, British Columbia, V2L 4V7, Canada
Save the Date: January 15, 2024
We’re throwing a Robbie Burns bash you won’t want to miss. Get ready to celebrate Scotland’s beloved poet with us!
Mark your calendars and stay tuned for more details.

Homeschooler Monday
2024-01-22 10:00 - 13:00 (America/Vancouver) | The Exploration Place, 333 Becott Place, Prince George, British Columbia, V2L 4V7, Canada
Primary (Ages 5-8): Squishy Circuits
Intermediate (Ages 9-12): Coding with Micro:bits

Join our education staff for an hour of self-directed learning in our galleries followed by an hour-long school program. You are then welcome to enjoy a catered lunch in our Gaia Gallery, or to explore the museum galleries with your child(ren).
We ask that parents of multi-child families attend the program with their youngest child. Children too young to be registered for a program may attend and explore the museum with their parent for $2.50.
Registration is completed on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration is limited to 20 children per group (Primary or Intermediate).
Note: No outside food permitted.
Admission:
Members: $7.50/childNon-Members: $12.50/childSiblings 2-4 years: $2.50/childParents: Free
Catered Lunches:
10 and under: $12.9510 years +: $16.95Adult: $17.95

Register

Science Alliance Spring Break registration opens to Members
2024-01-15 09:00 (America/Vancouver) | British Columbia
Members get a head-start on Science Alliance registration
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.
Spring into science with our Science Alliance Spring Break Camp! This camp invites young explorers to dive into a week of biology-themed fun and discovery. Immerse yourself in the world around us by engaging in creative, STEAM-based projects and activities. Join us for an unforgettable journey where science and fun come together!
Our Spring Break camps run from March 18-22 and March 25-29. Members can register on January 15, so secure your child’s spot soon before registration opens to the general public on January 29!

more info and register

We're open on New Year's Day
2024-01-01 09:00 - 17:00 (America/Vancouver) | The Exploration Place, 333 Becott Place, Prince George, British Columbia, V2L 4V7, Canada
Happy New Year!
We are open from 9am to 5pm today. See you soon!

Electric Pickle
2023-12-29 15:30 - 17:00, 2023-12-28 09:30 - 17:00, 2023-12-26 09:30 - 17:00, 2023-12-24 15:30 - 17:00 (America/Vancouver) | The Exploration Place, 333 Becott Place, Prince George, British Columbia, V2L 4V7, Canada
When an electric current passes through a pickle, the current will excite sodium ions. The result? A glowing pickle!

Drop-In Cookie Decorating
2023-12-29 13:30, 2023-12-27 13:30, 2023-12-26 13:30 (America/Vancouver) | The Exploration Place, 333 Becott Place, Prince George, British Columbia, V2L 4V7, Canada
Join us for Drop-In Cookie Decorating, happening daily from December 18-29*
Learn from the pros from Origins Kitchen and come decorate your own cookies!
Time: 1:30 pm
Limited availability: Only 15 tickets per day, first-come, first-served
Price: $5.00 +GST (in addition to the price of admission)
*closed December 25th

Squishy Circuits
2023-12-29 09:30 (America/Vancouver) | The Exploration Place, 333 Becott Place, Prince George, British Columbia, V2L 4V7, Canada
Explore conductors and insulators as you tinker with electricity through the creation of circuits.

Singing Bowls
2023-12-28 15:30, 2023-12-23 15:30 (America/Vancouver) | The Exploration Place, 333 Becott Place, Prince George, British Columbia, V2L 4V7, Canada
Explore the properties of sound with singing bowls!

Vacuum Chamber
2023-12-27 15:30 - 17:00, 2023-12-24 09:30 - 17:00 (America/Vancouver) | The Exploration Place, 333 Becott Place, Prince George, British Columbia, V2L 4V7, Canada
A vacuum chamber is an enclosure from which air and other gases are removed by a vacuum pump. This results in a low-pressure environment within the chamber, commonly referred to as a vacuum. Join us to find out how different objects and materials respond to being in a vacuum!

Festive Origami
2023-12-27 09:30 (America/Vancouver) | The Exploration Place, 333 Becott Place, Prince George, British Columbia, V2L 4V7, Canada
Join us to learn how to make your own origami decorations!

Van de Graaff Generator
2023-12-26 15:30 - 17:00 (America/Vancouver) | The Exploration Place, 333 Becott Place, Prince George, British Columbia, V2L 4V7, Canada
Fun with electrons!

CLOSED December 25th
2023-12-25 | British Columbia
We are closed today, December 25th. We will reopen at 9am on December 26th.
Our hours of operation will remain the same, except for our one-day closure. We are open New Year’s Day as well!
