Admission by Donation Thursdays
2025-06-19 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-06-26 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-07-03 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-07-10 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-07-17 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-07-24 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-07-31 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-08-07 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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National Indigenous Peoples Day
2025-06-21 | The Exploration Place, 333 Becott Place, Prince George, British Columbia, V2L 4V7, Canada
Celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day with us!
Join us on June 21st for a day of learning, reflection, and celebration at The Exploration Place.
In honour of National Indigenous Peoples Day, we’ll be offering admission by donation to all visitors. The Fort George Railway will also be running throughout the day, with the support of the Lheidli T’enneh Nation.
Explore exhibits that centre Indigenous voices and stories, including Hodul’eh-a: A Place of Learning, and the Maiyoo Keyoh exhibit in the Mosaic Gallery.
We look forward to welcoming you for a day of education, connection, and celebration.

Please note: Regular train ticket prices apply.

Senior Monday
2025-06-23, 2025-06-30, 2025-07-07, 2025-07-14, 2025-07-21, 2025-07-28, 2025-08-04, 2025-08-11 | The Exploration Place, 333 Becott Place, Prince George, British Columbia, V2L 4V7, Canada

Homeschooler Monday - Garden Geniuses: Growing Green Thumbs
2025-06-23 09:30 - 10:30 | The Exploration Place – Explorers Urban Garden, 333 Becott Place, Prince George, BC, V2L 4V7, Canada
Homeschooler Monday – Garden Geniuses: Growing Green Thumbs
In the Garden Geniuses program, students will roll up their sleeves and dive into the world of gardening with hands-on activities in our on-site Explorers Urban Garden. This one-hour session is packed with interactive gardening experiences where kids will learn the basics of planting, maintaining, and harvesting while exploring how plants grow and thrive. With a focus on environmental stewardship, teamwork, and science, this program is perfect for young gardeners eager to grow their knowledge—and their own plants!

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Daycare Wednesday
2025-06-25, 2025-07-02, 2025-07-09, 2025-07-16, 2025-07-23, 2025-07-30, 2025-08-06, 2025-08-13 | 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!

Pro-D Day
2025-06-27 | 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!

Canada Day
2025-07-01 | The Exploration Place, 333 Becott Place, Prince George, British Columbia, V2L 4V7, Canada
Canada Day at The Exploration Place
Celebrate Canada with us at The Exploration Place! Enjoy admission by donation, free rides on the Fort George Railway from 12pm-4pm, and delicious snacks and ice cream from Origins Kitchen. Bring the whole family and explore our exhibits, take a ride on Canada’s shortest passenger railway, and cool off with a sweet treat.
Take a moment to reflect on what it means to live in a country that values curiosity, inclusion, and connection, and come enjoy a day that celebrates all of it. We’re proud to be Canadian, and we can’t wait to share the day with you.

4M STEAM Camp: Friendship Bracelets
2025-08-11 10:00 - 11:00 | The Exploration Place, 333 Becott Place, Prince George, British Columbia, V2L 4V7, Canada
Crafting Connections with Colour!
Kids will explore patterns and design as they craft their own unique bracelets, blending creativity with hands-on learning to make something special.

This activity is part of 4M STEAM Camps, a free 5-day 4M STEAM workshop for kids aged 5 to 9.
This hands-on, one-hour-a-day workshop will spark curiosity and creativity through exciting new projects each day. From building a buzz wire and exploring magnetic levitation to powering a robot with salt water, making colourful friendship bracelets, and crafting your own origami zoo, each session promotes learning through a playful experience. This is a great opportunity for young makers and budding scientists to explore, experiment, and take home their creations!
Spaces are limited.

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4M STEAM Camp: Anti-Gravity Maglev
2025-08-12 10:00 - 11:00 | The Exploration Place, 333 Becott Place, Prince George, British Columbia, V2L 4V7, Canada
Defying Gravity with Magnets
Today’s activity is Magnetic Levitation! Kids will explore the power of magnets as they make objects float, learning about invisible forces that create movement without touch.

This activity is part of 4M STEAM Camps, a free 5-day 4M STEAM workshop for kids aged 5 to 9.
This hands-on, one-hour-a-day workshop will spark curiosity and creativity through exciting new projects each day. From building a buzz wire and exploring magnetic levitation to powering a robot with salt water, making colourful friendship bracelets, and crafting your own origami zoo, each session promotes learning through a playful experience. This is a great opportunity for young makers and budding scientists to explore, experiment, and take home their creations!
Spaces are limited.

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