The Exploration Place

Senior Monday
2025-10-20, 2025-10-27, 2025-11-03, 2025-11-10, 2025-11-17, 2025-11-24 | The Exploration Place, 333 Becott Place, Prince George, British Columbia, V2L 4V7, Canada

Homeschooler Monday: Extreme Sports
2025-10-20 09:30 - 10:30 (America/Vancouver) | The Exploration Place, 333 Becott Place, Prince George, British Columbia, V2L 4V7, Canada
Extreme Sports
Explore the science behind extreme sports in a high-energy, hands-on exhibition perfect for Homeschooler Monday. Through challenges, interactives, and immersive scenes, students investigate physics, physiology, and psychology; see how technology and engineering shape gear; and hear real stories from passionate athletes. The exhibition dispels myths by showing that these sports—while involving risk, speed, and changing environments—demand skill, training, creativity, and smart decision-making. It’s a great springboard for discussions about innovation, safety, and how evidence-based choices help athletes push human limits.

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Daycare Wednesday
2025-10-22, 2025-10-29, 2025-11-05, 2025-11-12, 2025-11-19, 2025-11-26 | 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!

Early Explorers: Pumpkin Science
2025-10-22 09:30 - 10:30 | The Exploration Place, 333 Becott Place, Prince George, British Columbia, V2L 4V7, Canada
Early Explorers: Pumpkin Science
Get ready for a spook-tacular hour of hands-on fun! Little scientists will explore the magic of pumpkins through a Halloween-themed story, bubbly pumpkin experiments, and some gooey slime play. With silly mini games sprinkled in, this program is full of discovery, giggles, and just the right amount of ooey-gooey mess. Perfect for curious toddlers who love pumpkins, play, and a little Halloween science magic!

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Admission by Donation Thursdays
2025-10-23 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-10-30 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-06 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-13 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-20 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-27 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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Halloween Scavenger Hunt
2025-10-26 09:00 - 2025-11-01 17:00 | The Exploration Place, 333 Becott Place, Prince George, British Columbia, V2L 4V7, Canada
Halloween Scavenger Hunt
Keep your eyes peeled…literally!
Next week, we’ll be hiding fake eyeballs throughout the galleries, and each one you find gets you entered into a draw for a fun prize! Visit us during Halloween Week (October 26 to November 1), explore the exhibits, and see how many you can spot—if you dare!

Anthropology in Our Backyards - Lemurs of Madagascar: A story of conservation at the intersection of land, people, and endemic biodiversity
2025-10-30 19:00 | The Exploration Place, 333 Becott Place, Prince George, British Columbia, V2L 4V7, Canada
Fernando Mercado Malabet, UNBC Postdoctoral Fellow
Lemurs are among the most endangered mammals on Earth. Addressing this crisis requires identifying which species are most at risk and creating conservation strategies that also support Madagascar’s communities. In this talk, I present a case study of the population ecology of Eulemur fulvus and E. mongoz, and explore how community- based strategies can help safeguard the future of these and other lemurs.
This free public talk is open to everyone. Cash bar available.

Also accessible online through Microsoft Teams.Webinar ID: 216086 045 731 9Passcode: [REDACTED]

Halloween Science
2025-10-31 15:30 | The Exploration Place, 333 Becott Place, Prince George, British Columbia, V2L 4V7, Canada
Halloween Science
Get ready for Halloween Science at The Exploration Place! Join us on Halloween at 3:30pm for some spooky, hands-on science fun! From bubbling potions to eerie experiments, our Education Officer will be stirring up a cauldron of curiosity. It’s the perfect way to kick off your Halloween evening. Costumes welcome! Included with regular admission or membership.

Members Double Discount Week
2025-11-08 09:00 - 2025-11-15 17:00 | Elements Retail at The Exploration Place, 333 Becott Place, Prince George, BC, Canada
Member exclusive: Double Discount Week at Elements Retail

From November 8-15, members save an additional 10% off in Elements Retail. That’s 20% total savings on most items!*
It’s the perfect time to get a head start on your holiday shopping and find gifts that inspire wonder.
Not yet a member? Become one today and enjoy instant savings!

*Note: Discount does not apply to consignment items.

Byte & Brew: The Teachers' Café
2025-11-10 10:30 - 12:30 | The Exploration Place, 333 Becott Place, Prince George, British Columbia, V2L 4V7, Canada
Byte & Brew: The Teachers’ Café
Where Sips Meet Smart Ideas
Fuel your mind and fill your mug at The Byte and Brew Teachers Café, a relaxed, idea-filled café just for teachers! We’re brewing up more than coffee; we’re serving sneak peeks of exciting new educational programs for the upcoming school year.
Join fellow educators for a lively session on A.I. and Digital Literacy, discover fun, free, interactive programs ready for your classrooms, gather information on field trip Exploramas and explore all our galleries and exhibits have to offer. Whether you’re here for the tech talk or just curious about what The Exploration Place has to offer your students, Byte and Brew Teachers Café is your launchpad for fresh thinking, classroom inspiration, and caffeinated creativity.
Most programs are aimed for Grades 4-9, but everyone is welcome.

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Science Alliance Winter Break Day Camps - Registration opens to the general public
2025-11-12 09:00 | The Exploration Place, 333 Becott Place, Prince George, British Columbia, V2L 4V7, Canada
Science Alliance Winter Break Day Camps – Registration opens to the general public

When school’s out, science is in! This winter break, young scientists can spend their days exploring chemistry, physics, biology, and more through hands-on experiments, creative challenges, and frosty fun.
From bubbling potions and snowflake science to fiery reactions and icy animal adaptations, each day offers a new theme packed with discovery and excitement. Designed for curious minds ages 6 to 10, our Winter Break Day Camps combine education and play in a safe, engaging environment led by our experienced Science Alliance instructors.
Join us for one day or all four and make this winter a season of wonder!

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Homeschooler Monday: Magnet Mania
2025-11-17 09:30 - 10:30 | The Exploration Place, 333 Becott Place, Prince George, British Columbia, V2L 4V7, Canada
Magnet Mania
Get ready to be attracted to science! In this hands-on exploration of magnets, homeschoolers will discover the mysterious forces of push and pull. Through exciting experiments and challenges, kids will test what magnets can stick to, see invisible magnetic fields in action, and even make objects move—without touching them!
Join us for an hour of discovery, curiosity, and magnetic fun that will leave everyone charged up about science.

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Early Explorers: Robot Adventures
2025-11-19 09:30 - 10:30 | The Exploration Place, 333 Becott Place, Prince George, British Columbia, V2L 4V7, Canada
Early Explorers: Robot Adventures
Calling all little inventors! In this one-hour program, preschoolers will dive into the world of robots and discover how machines move, follow instructions, and even “think”. Kids will get hands-on with Code-a-Pillars, play a fun robot game, and step into a robot’s shoes through mini games that encourage problem-solving, sequencing, and creativity.
Through play, exploration, and a dash of imagination, children will experience the exciting world of robotics while building early coding and critical thinking skills. No batteries required!

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Anthropology in Our Backyards - Walking the Land Back: Reclamation, Settler Spectacles, and Indigenous Healing
2025-11-20 18:00 | The Exploration Place, 333 Becott Place, Prince George, British Columbia, V2L 4V7, Canada
Anthropology in Our Backyards – Walking the Land Back: Reclamation, Settler Spectacles, and Indigenous Healing
Dr. Tara Joly, Assistant Professor, First Nations Studies, Adjunct Professor, Anthropology

What does it mean to “return the land” after oil sands extraction? This talk compares Indigenous Healing Walks with corporate tours on reclaimed land. These two journeys reveal a tension: for Cree-Métis individuals, reclamation must center wâhkôhtowin (kin relationship); for corporations, reclamation becomes a settler spectacle, ignoring sovereignty and healing.
This free public talk is open to everyone. Cash bar available.

Also accessible online through Microsoft Teams.Meeting ID: 290 760 816 004 14Passcode: [REDACTED]

Usborne Book Fair
2025-11-27 13:00 - 17:00 | The Exploration Place, 333 Becott Place, Prince George, British Columbia, V2L 4V7, Canada
Usborne Book Fair

Books make the best gifts, and we’ve got an easy way to check a few names off your list. Stop by The Exploration Place on Thursday, November 27, from 1pm to 5pm for an Usborne book fair. Discover great reads for kids and pick up something special for the season.
