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Making History Together
Visit The Exploration Place
Find out about our hours of operation, admission rates, annual memberships, digital membership cards, accessibility, and more.
Visiting The Exploration Place
Admission Rates
All rates are subject to taxes.
$50
Family
2 adults + 4 children (2-17 years)
$12
CHILD
2-12 years | Under 2 are free
$15
Youth
13-17 years
$18
Adult
18+ years
$15
Student or Senior
Senior 60+ years
$12
Person with aide
Aide is free.
Group Admission Rates
Pre-booking and pre-payment is required.
All rates are subject to taxes.
$10
Group Rate Per CHild
2-12 years. Minimum of 8 people per group
Must include 1 adult chaperone per 5 children. Adult chaperones will receive the Adult Group Rate ($15)
$12
Group rate per youth
13-17 years. Minimum of 8 people per group
$15
group rate per adult
18+ years. Minimum of 15 people per group
Group Program & Admission Rates
All-ages flat fee. Pre-booking and pre-payment is required.
All rates are subject to taxes.
$10
bus tour
- $10.00 per person
- +2.50 per person program fee
- Minimum of 25 people per group
$10
welcome to prince george conference rates
- $10.00 per person
- +2.50 per person program fee
- Minimum of 100 people per group
$10
community group admission
- $10.00 per person
- +2.50 per person program fee
- Minimum of 25 people per group
Memberships
All rates are subject to taxes. Membership fees are non-refundable and non-transferable..
The Exploration Place currently has over 4500 members
and counting. See what the ‘perks’ are below!
$195
family
2 adults + 4 children (2-17 years)
FAMILY ADD-ONS
- Add-On Child | $40
- Add-On Adult | $60
- Add-On Senior $50
$140
couples
2 adults (no add-ons)
$115
you & me
1 adult + 1 child (no add-ons)
$75
adult
18+ years
$55
Child
2-12 years | Under 2 are free
$55
Student/Senior/youth
Senior: 60+ | Youth: 13-17 years
$55
person with aide
Aide is free
Don’t need full access to our galleries, but want to enjoy Origins in the beautiful Gaia Gallery? We have a special Origins Membership just for you!
Member Perks
- Unlimited general admission to our galleries and traveling exhibits with your valid membership.
- FREE or reduced admission* to hundreds of science centres and museums in North America through reciprocal agreements with the Canadian Association of Science Centres and the Association of Science and Technology Centers. Certain restrictions may apply
- 10% discount in Elements Retail and Origins Kitchen
- Invitations to exhibit openings, receptions, and special member events
- Special member rates on birthday party packages and room rental fees
- Digital membership card.
- Invitation to attend and vote at The Exploration Place Annual General Meeting
*Note: In order to qualify for our reciprocal membership program, you must live within 150km of Prince George
Making a Difference
By purchasing a membership at The Exploration Place, you are supporting a Northern BC non-profit organization and registered Canadian charity whose mission is to preserve our local history and foster lifelong learning in the areas of science, technology, heritage, and culture.
Reciprocal Agreements
Canadian Association of Science Centres (CASC)
Present your valid membership card from any of the participating Canadian science centres, you will be provided with FREE admission. Certain restrictions may apply. A current list of participating science centres can be found on the CASC website.
Association of Science and Technology Centers (ASTC)
The Exploration Place also has a reciprocal admission arrangement with participating members of the ASTC.
Hours of Operation
Hours subject to change due to special events.
Museum Hours
- Sunday: 9:00am-5:00pm
- Monday: 9:00am-5:00pm
- Tuesday: CLOSED for program bookings
- Wednesday: CLOSED for program bookings
- Thursday: 9:00am-8:00pm
- Friday: 9:00am-5:00pm
- Saturday: 9:00am-5:00pm
Elements Retail
- Sunday: 9:00am-5:00pm
- Monday: 9:00am-5:00pm
- Tuesday: CLOSED
- Wednesday: CLOSED
- Thursday: 9:00am-8:00pm
- Friday: 9:00am-5:00pm
- Saturday: 9:00am-5:00pm
Origins Kitchen
Inside:
- Sunday: 9:00am-5:00pm
- Monday: 9:00am-5:00pm
- Tuesday: CLOSED
- Wednesday: CLOSED
- Thursday: 9:00am-8:00pm
- Friday: 9:00am-5:00pm
- Saturday: 9:00am-5:00pm
Exterior Window:
- Open soon!
Parking + Accessibility
Parking is always free!
• Visitors to The Exploration Place have access to three large parking lots in Lheidli T’enneh Memorial Park. There are four designated wheelchair-accessible spaces directly in front of the entrance. Ramps are available to reach the sidewalk.
• Entry and exit doors are automated. There are wheelchair-accessible bathrooms and a designated family bathroom with a change-table.
• An elevator lift is available between floors with a wheelchair available to borrow for those who need it, free of charge.
• The Little Prince Steam Engine is equipped with a wheelchair-accessible train car.
Questions?
If you would like more help planning your visit, please contact us at 250.562.1612 or click here to email us.
Please contact our Visitor Services team or another team member if you need assistance of any kind during your visit.
