Senior Monday
2025-04-07, 2025-04-14, 2025-04-21, 2025-04-28, 2025-05-05, 2025-05-12, 2025-05-19 | The Exploration Place, 333 Becott Place, Prince George, British Columbia, V2L 4V7, Canada

Daycare Wednesday
2025-04-09, 2025-04-16, 2025-04-23, 2025-04-30, 2025-05-07, 2025-05-14, 2025-05-21 | The Exploration Place, 333 Becott Place, Prince George, British Columbia, V2L 4V7, Canada
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!

National Gin & Tonic Day Lunch
2025-04-09 12:00 - 14:30 (America/Vancouver) | The Exploration Place, 333 Becott Place, Prince George, British Columbia, V2L 4V7, Canada
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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Admission by Donation Thursdays
2025-04-10 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-04-17 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-04-24 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-05-01 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-05-08 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-05-15 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-05-22 09:00 - 17:00 | The Exploration Place, 333 Becott Place, Prince George, British Columbia, V2L 4V7, Canada
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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Pro-D Day
2025-04-11 | The Exploration Place, 333 Becott Place, Prince George, British Columbia, V2L 4V7, Canada
Looking for something to do with the kids this Pro-D Day? Admission is 50% off today, so come explore with us!

Loki's Birthday
2025-04-20 | The Exploration Place, 333 Becott Place, Prince George, British Columbia, V2L 4V7, Canada
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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Early Explorers - Pollinator Pals: Tiny Heroes of the Garden
2025-04-23 09:30 - 10:30 | 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 (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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Homeschooler Monday: Marvelous Mushrooms
2025-04-28 08:00 - 17:00 | The Exploration Place, 333 Becott Place, Prince George, British Columbia, V2L 4V7, Canada
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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Electrical Safety Week
2025-05-12 - 2025-05-16 | The Exploration Place, 333 Becott Place, Prince George, British Columbia, V2L 4V7, Canada
BC Hydro – Electrical Safety Week
We’re inviting teachers and their students to join us and BC Hydro for Electrical Safety Week!
Running from May 12 to 16, Electrical Safety Week is a province-wide initiative to make students aware of electricity hazards and how to practice safe behaviours around electricity. We’ll be covering topics such as how electricity is made and distributed, what to do around downed power lines, and extra safety content around storms and home electronics.
These presentations are a fun way for BC Hydro employees to connect with students in their community and teach important safety tips. With games and demonstrations tailored to different grade levels, we’re confident that students will walk away as new safety ambassadors in their communities!
Note: These programs will be at The Exploration Place and will run exactly like our regular school programs, including time to explore our galleries.

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Fort George Railway Opening Day
2025-05-17 12:00 - 16:00 | Lheidli T’enneh Memorial Park, 333 Becott Place, Prince George, BC, Canada
The Little Prince returns to the tracks for the start of the 2025 season! Join us from 12pm to 4pm for opening day rides on the beloved 1912 steam engine through Lheidli T’enneh Memorial Park. A timeless Prince George tradition and a perfect way to welcome summer.

Free Rides on the Little Prince
2025-05-19 12:00 - 16:00 | Lheidli T’enneh Memorial Park, 333 Becott Place, Prince George, BC, Canada
Celebrate the long weekend with a ride on The Little Prince, free of charge! Thanks to the generous support of CN and the Province of British Columbia, train rides will be free from 12pm to 4pm. No tickets required, just hop on and enjoy.

Early Explorers - Milky Way Mini-Explorers: A Space Adventure for Early Learners
2025-05-21 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 (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

May 21 – Milky Way Mini-Explorers: A Space Adventure for Early Learners
Blast off into a world of discovery with our Milky Way Mini-Explorers program! This 1-hour space-themed adventure is perfect for curious preschoolers who are ready to explore the wonders of the universe. Through interactive activities, imaginative play, and hands-on crafts, children will learn about planets, stars, astronauts, and the vastness of space in a fun and engaging way.

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