The Exploration Place

Squishy Circuits
2022-12-20 15:00 - 16:00, 2022-12-20 10:30 - 11:00, 2022-12-19 10:30 - 11:00 UTC | The Exploration Place, 333 Becott Place, Prince George, British Columbia, V2L 4V7, Canada
Learn the basics of electric circuits using conductive and insulating play dough!
Free activity for members and paid admissions.
Pre-registration is required. Email education@theexplorationplace.com to register.

Tech-Up
2022-12-19 15:00 - 15:20 | The Exploration Place, 333 Becott Place, Prince George, British Columbia, V2L 4V7, Canada
Using Dash robots, kids will discover some causes and effects of climate change.
Free drop-in activity for members and paid admissions.

Arctic Voices
2022-12-04 09:00 - 17:00 | The Exploration Place, 333 Becott Place, Prince George, British Columbia, V2L 4V7, Canada
Despite its seemingly remote location, the Arctic is connected to all of us. Arctic Voices, opening December 4th at The Exploration Place, will take you on a journey to this fascinating and changing region.

The Arctic is more than just snow: it is land, water, and ice. It is home to people and wildlife. It is a place of rapid change. Find out what affects the Arctic and in turn, how the Arctic has an impact on the whole planet.
Take a closer look at the connections between life on land and life in the sea. Pounce, hop, push and crawl your way through animal life in the Arctic. Come face to face with a polar bear. Travel with scientists as they catch and tag Arctic whales. Go on a garden tour to see how plants have adapted to survive and thrive in this harsh environment.
Hear from the people that inhabit this region as they share their knowledge and unique culture. Participate in throat singing, a traditional art with modern applications. Meet some of the scientists documenting and studying the implications of a changing north. Challenge your perceptions of the Arctic and discover a colourful land that’s actually closer to your own backyard than you think.

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Maiyoo Keyoh Exhibit Opening - Museum Closed
2022-12-03 | The Exploration Place, 333 Becott Place, Prince George, British Columbia, V2L 4V7, Canada
The Exploration Place will be closed to the public on December 3rd.

We are honoured to support our friends from the Maiyoo Keyoh with the official opening of the Maiyoo Keyoh exhibit in the Mosaic Gallery.
The Exploration Place will be closed to the public on Saturday, December 3rd, for this special event and ceremony.
The exhibit, showcasing a nationally significant cultural object, will be open to the public on Sunday, December 4th.

click here for more information

Pro-D Day @ExPlace
2022-11-25 09:00 - 17:00 | The Exploration Place, 333 Becott Place, Prince George, British Columbia, V2L 4V7, Canada
1/2 off admission and free activities all day!

Looking for something fun to do this Pro-D Day? Come join us for:

9:00am: Critter feeding – Loki the black-billed magpie
10:00am: Critter feeding – George the blue-tongued skink
10:30am: Dash robots with Shailina
1:00pm: Critter feeding – Tom the Hermann’s tortoise
2:00pm: Dash robots with Shailina
ALL DAY: Nature Exchange with Suzanne

See you there! It’s going to be a blast!

GRAND REOPENING
2022-10-29 09:00 | The Exploration Place, 333 Becott Place, Prince George, British Columbia, V2L 4V7, Canada
After two and a half long years, we are thrilled to invite you to our Grand Reopening!
Here’s what you’ll get to enjoy:
NEW Origins Kitchen. Delicious local food inside the museum or served directly from our pass-through window into Lheidli T’enneh Memorial Park. Stay tuned for community programming!
EXPANDED Elements Retail. Elements Retail provides a variety of items for people of all ages that will inspire museum visitors, giving you a way to keep your experience alive or share it with others after your visit with us
NEW Gaia Hall paleontology gallery, featuring dinosaurs, fossils, and a 90’ x 20’ Living Wall. This gallery examines climate science through a deep-time perspective
NEW Link Gallery, featuring life-size mammoth and short-faced bear skeletons and a one-storey slide!
NEW Mosaic Gallery, featuring Maiyoo Keyoh in-house exhibit, in partnership with the Maiyoo Keyoh Society
EXPANDED Biome, with our Animal Ambassadors, new animals coming soon, and children’s climbing structure
EXPANDED George Phillips Exhibit Gallery, featuring BEES! travelling exhibit from Museum of Surrey
EXPANDED Ted Williams History Centre
Hoduleh-a: A Place of Learning gallery with NEW exhibit: Lheidli Our Keyoh. This in-house exhibit focuses on the Fraser River Bridge archaeological site located in Prince George.

Thank you to the generous supporters that made the Living Evolution project possible:

See you there!
*Regular admission prices will apply. Annual memberships are available upon entry.

CLICK HERE FOR ADMISSION & MEMBERSHIP PRICES

Thank You to Our Healthcare Professionals - Soft Opening
2022-10-27 09:00 | The Exploration Place, 333 Becott Place, Prince George, British Columbia, V2L 4V7, Canada
The past two and a half years have underlined the vast importance of healthcare professionals like you. There are no words to express our gratitude for your bravery and dedication in keeping our community healthy and safe, and to your families for their sacrifices.
Please join us on October 13th as we say thank you with a special soft reopening event for you and your families. You will be among the first to enjoy our newly renovated facility and brand-new experiences.
Book a 1.5-hour block of time to check out all we have to offer. Each ticket is good for one person age 2 and up (children 2 and under are welcome, but do not require a ticket).
Snachailya (Thank you)!

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

*Note: This event is by invitation only; the link above is password protected. Please use the password provided by Northern Health to register.

Member, VIP, & Media - Soft Opening
2022-10-26 10:00 | The Exploration Place, 333 Becott Place, Prince George, British Columbia, V2L 4V7, Canada
Do you have a current membership? You’re invited!
We have missed our members, and we want to extend our gratitude for your support and patience while we have worked hard over the past year to offer you brand-new experiences.
Our Grand Reopening is on Saturday, October 15th. But if you’re already a member, you will get to be among the first to check out our renovated building!
Here’s what you’ll get to enjoy:

Ribbon-cutting ceremony with community VIPs and media at 10am
NEW Origins Kitchen. Delicious local food inside the museum or served directly from our pass-through window into Lheidli T’enneh Memorial Park. Stay tuned for community programming!
EXPANDED Elements Retail. Elements Retail provides a variety of items for people of all ages that will inspire museum visitors, giving you a way to keep your experience alive or share it with others after your visit with us
NEW Gaia Hall paleontology gallery, featuring dinosaurs, fossils, and a 90’ x 20’ Living Wall. This gallery examines climate science through a deep-time perspective
NEW Link Gallery, featuring life-size mammoth and short-faced bear skeletons and a one-storey slide!
NEW Mosaic Gallery, featuring Maiyoo Keyoh in-house exhibit, in partnership with the Maiyoo Keyoh Society
EXPANDED Biome, with our Animal Ambassadors, new animals coming soon, and children’s climbing structure
EXPANDED George Phillips Exhibit Gallery, featuring BEES! travelling exhibit from Museum of Surrey
EXPANDED Ted Williams History Centre
Hoduleh-a: A Place of Learning gallery with NEW exhibit: Lheidli Our Keyoh. This in-house exhibit focuses on the Fraser River Bridge archaeological site located in Prince George.

Be sure to bring your digital membership cards with you for entry. If you have not yet received an email invite to download your cards, check in with us at the Visitor Services desk to update your information.
See you there!

FREE Rides on The Little Prince - Thanksgiving Weekend 2022
2022-10-08 12:00 - 2022-10-10 16:00 | Lheidli T’enneh Memorial Park, 333 Becott Place, Prince George, BC, Canada
Join us for The Little Prince’s last weekend of the season with FREE train rides, all weekend long!
Saturday, Sunday, & Monday: 12pm-4pm

Last boarding is at 3:45pm

Canada Day
2022-07-01 12:00 - 16:00 | Lheidli T’enneh Memorial Park, 333 Becott Place, Prince George, BC, Canada
Hey PG! Are you excited about this year’s Canada Day celebration in Lheidli T’enneh Memorial Park? We sure are! Join us in celebrating Canada’s 155th birthday!
Come on down to the park, check out all the excitement, and stop by for:
🍁FREE rides on The Little Prince
🍁FREE and DELICIOUS cupcakes at noon
🍁FREE games and activities in the historic South Fort George Schoolhouse

The Witness Blanket Exhibit Opening
2022-06-22 13:00 - 14:00 | UNBC – Teaching and Learning Centre, 3333 University Way, Prince George, BC, V2N 4Z9, Canada
The Witness Blanket to be displayed by The Exploration Place at UNBC, in partnership with UNBC and Lheidli T’enneh
The Witness Blanket is a powerful art installation created by master carver Carey Newman. It is a monument that recognizes the atrocities of the Indian Residential School era, honours the children, and symbolizes ongoing reconciliation. This cedar-framed artwork, inspired by a woven blanket, includes hundreds of objects recovered from 77 communities across Canada where residential schools were located.
This reproduction of the original was slated to be on display upon The Exploration Place’s Grand Reopening on June 18th on the unceded ancestral territory of the Lheidli T’enneh. When the reopening had to be delayed until the fall, the Museum reviewed every option, deciding to find an alternative home for the installation.
The exhibition will be available for public viewing beginning June 18 in the Atrium of the Teaching and Learning Building at UNBC. The official opening is set for June 22 from 1:00-2:00 pm with media interviews and tours available with representatives from The Exploration Place, UNBC, and Councillor Seymour on behalf of the Lheidli T’enneh Nation.
