MAKING

HISTORY
TOGETHER

MAKING HISTORY TOGETHER

About The Exploration Place

Past, Present, and Future

Making History Together

The Exploration Place is a Northern BC non-profit organization and registered Canadian charity whose goals are to preserve our local history and foster lifelong learning in science, technology, heritage, and culture. It is the largest museum and the only science centre in Northern BC and is an important cultural asset for the region and province. Over 100,000 people visit us each year, including visitors to Prince George and the region. We provide educational and cultural programming for all ages, heritage and curatorial services, and a community gathering space.

Since we opened as The Exploration Place in 2001, we have welcomed over 2 million visitors, hosted countless events and exhibits, and have won awards at all levels for our programming. We have built deep and meaningful relationships with the Lheidli T’enneh Nation, the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George, the City of Prince George, and most importantly, with all of you.

Our
Mission

To provide a local lens on our evolving world by fostering discovery and engagement.

Our Vision

To strive to be a vibrant and trusted centre where diverse perspectives and traditions are celebrated.

Our Core Values

  • Inclusivity
  • Collaboration
  • Curiosity
  • Learning
  • Reconciliation
  • Respect

Convergence

2023 – 2028 Strategic Plan

In 2023, with the guidance of our visitors, members, board, staff, partners, and Northern BC First Nations, The Exploration Place adopted a new strategic plan. Titled Convergence, the new strategic plan will help guide The Exploration Place for the next five years, leading the museum to its 70th anniversary in 2028.

Leadership Team

The Exploration Place Museum + Science Centre is owned and operated by the Fraser-Fort George Museum Society, a non-profit society and registered charity.

Alyssa Leier

Alyssa Leier

Executive Director

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Robyn Curtis

Alyssa Gerwing

CURATOR

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ON MATERNITY LEAVE

Jeni Arnott

Steve Carras

Manager – Community Engagement

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Robyn Curtis

Robyn Curtis

Manager – Development

250.981.5915

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Barb Laass

Barbara Laass

Manager – finance

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Jeni Arnott

Shaun Allen

Acting Manager – FACILITIES

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Jeni Arnott

Jeni Arnott

Manager – Origins Kitchen

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Board of Trustees

Heather Sanford

Dr. Todd Whitcombe

President

Heather Sanford

Heather Sanford

VICE PRESIDENT

Clarisse Halbert

Clarisse Halbert

Treasurer

Elissa Gagnon

Mackenzie Kerr

SECRETARY

Elissa Gagnon

Elissa Gagnon

LHEIDLI T’ENNEH NATION REPRESENTATIVE

Chuck Nisbett

Chuck Nisbett

Trustee

Susan Kelly

Susan Kelly

Trustee

Chuck Nisbett

Doug Minaker

Trustee

Chuck Nisbett

Matt Rowe

Trustee

Chuck Nisbett

Robert Gagnon

Trustee

Susan Kelly

Norma-Jo Baker

Trustee

Susan Kelly

Bjorn Butow

Trustee

Timeline + History

Of the Exploration Place

The Exploration Place Museum + Science Centre is an anchor in the cultural stream of our community. Steeped in ancient history, the north-central interior of British Columbia has stories to tell of its ancestors, geology, flora, and fauna; stories that have shaped who we are today and what our community will look like in the future.

Our Museum is a waypoint on our collective journey, a place to revisit our past and share our successes while we dream about tomorrow. Our youngest visitors are first carried through the front doors by parents and grandparents, returning over and over as they explore the world around them and find their place within it.

Land Acknowledgement

The Exploration Place sits on a place of great historical and cultural significance.

We gratefully acknowledge that the Museum is located on the unceded territory of the Lheidli T’enneh First Nation.

Lheidli T’enneh means “the people who live where the two rivers flow together,” a name that emphasizes the deep connections between Lheidli T’enneh culture and place…

DEIA Statement

The Exploration Place’s mandate includes the priorities of inclusiveness, fairness, and intercultural respect. The Exploration Place acknowledges, honours, and celebrates the diverse and unique range of communities, ideas, experiences, approaches, and perspectives.