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!
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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! |
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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 […] 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 […] |
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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 […] |
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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! |
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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 […] |
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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 […] |
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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 […] |
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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 - 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, […] |
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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 […] |
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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 […] |
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![]() 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 […] |
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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 […] ![]() 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 […] |
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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! |
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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 […]
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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. |
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We invite our community to join family, friends, and colleagues in commemorating the life of Bob Campbell—artist, storyteller, fossil finder, and longtime Manager of Curatorial Services here at The Exploration Place. Bob’s curiosity, creativity, and deep love for the North shaped our collections and inspired generations of learners. His contributions to Prince George’s heritage and […] |
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Museum Store Monday Today is Museum Store Sunday, a day to celebrate unique finds that support arts, culture, history, and science! Shop local this year at Elements Retail inside The Exploration Place or visit our pop-up shop in Pine Centre Mall. Every purchase helps support exhibits, programs, and community access at your museum and science […] |

