The Exploration Place

Admission by Donation Thursdays
2026-01-29 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-01-22 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-01-15 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-01-08 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-01-01 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-25 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-18 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-11 09:00 - 17:00 (America/Vancouver) | 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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Daycare Wednesday
2026-01-28, 2026-01-21, 2026-01-14, 2026-01-07, 2025-12-31, 2025-12-24, 2025-12-17, 2025-12-10
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!

Science Alliance Winter Break Day Camps: Penguins, Polars, and the Planet
2025-12-30 08:30 - 16:30
Science Alliance Winter Break Day Camps: Penguins, Polars, and the Planet

How do animals survive the coldest places on Earth? How does ice shape ecosystems? Why are the poles vital to our planet? Campers will dive into biology, earth science, and environmental connections, learning how small changes can make a big difference for polar life.

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Science Alliance Winter Break Day Camps: Fire and Ice
2025-12-29 08:30 - 16:30
Science Alliance Winter Break Day Camps: Fire and Ice

Extreme temperatures meet explosive science! Campers will explore the chemistry and physics behind heat and cold, from fiery combustion reactions to freezing temperatures that defy expectations. Safe, hands-on experiments will show how molecules behave under extreme conditions.

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Senior Monday
2025-12-29, 2025-12-22, 2025-12-15, 2025-12-08

We are closed
2025-12-25, 2025-12-24
We are closed today

Happy Holidays!

Science Alliance Winter Break Day Camps: The Science of Snow
2025-12-23 08:30 - 16:30
Science Alliance Winter Break Day Camps: The Science of Snow

Why does snow sparkle? How are snowflakes formed? Campers become winter weather scientists as they uncover the mysteries of snow, from the clouds above to the crystals below! Through experiments, art, and a bit of meteorology magic, they’ll explore the science behind one of winter’s coolest creations.

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Science Alliance Winter Break Day Camps: Winter Wonder Lab
2025-12-22 08:30 - 16:30
Science Alliance Winter Break Day Camps: Winter Wonder Lab

Mix, bubble, and fizz your way through the wonders of chemistry! This chilly twist on classic experiments explores temperature reactions, colour-changing mixtures, and the science of solids and liquids. Campers will make frosty potions and learn how molecules behave when things get cold.

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Early Explorers: Holiday Helpers Craft Hour
2025-12-17 09:30 - 10:30
Early Explorers: Holiday Helpers Craft Hour
Celebrate the magic of the season with this cozy, hands-on Early Explorers program! Children will gather for a festive holiday story that sparks imagination and wonder. After story time, little explorers will rotate through a selection of simple, age-friendly holiday crafts—such as making beaded snowflakes, decorating cheerful paper stockings, and creating fun seasonal keepsakes to take home.

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This program is free of charge thanks to our generous supporters:

Homeschooler Monday: Mars Coding Quest
2025-12-15 09:30 - 10:30
Homeschooler Monday: Mars Coding Quest
Mars Coding Quest is an exciting, hands-on workshop that brings coding and space exploration together! Using Dash Robots, students will dive into coding concepts like functions and sensors in a fun, engaging way. As they code their robots to explore an imaginary Martian surface, they’ll develop computational thinking skills. Along the way, they’ll map their discoveries, just like real planetary scientists. This workshop offers a unique opportunity to spark curiosity in STEAM through an imaginative, interactive mission to Mars!

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This program is free of charge thanks to our generous supporters:

Members Christmas Party
2025-12-14 09:00 - 12:00
Members Christmas Party

Celebrate the season with us at our annual Members Christmas Party! This exclusive morning event is our way of saying thank you to our members for their incredible support throughout the year.
Enjoy a cozy and festive atmosphere filled with holiday crafts, cookie decorating, coffee, a hot chocolate bar, and a special visit from Santa himself!
The museum will be open exclusively to members during this time. It’s the perfect way to kick off the holidays with family and friends, and a great reminder of how much your membership means to us.
Not yet a member? Join today and join the fun!

Science World On the Road: The Science of Sport
2025-12-07 15:00 - 15:45
Science World On the Road: The Science of Sport
Are you ready to play smarter? We’re thrilled to partner with Science World’s On The Road team for a high-energy public performance of their brand-new show, The Science of Sport.
This show unpacks the fascinating science behind your favourite sports. Discover how we use science to perfect our game by exploring concepts like Energy, Forces and Health. Whether you’re a sports fan or science nerd (or both!) these interactive demonstrations and heart-racing challenges will change the way you see the game.
This event kicks off Science World’s northern BC tour. This free public show is first-come, first-served as space is limited. Regular admission applies for gallery visits.

Science World’s fantastic On The Road program brings fun, high-energy live demonstrations and activities to communities all around the province that pique science curiosity, boost science literacy and inspire future science and technology leaders. Learn more about the meaningful impact On The Road makes across B.C.!
