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We are CLOSED on Tuesday, November 7
We regret to inform you that The Exploration Place will be temporarily closed on Tuesday, November 7th, due to a water outage resulting from construction work in the park.
November 27 Homeschooler Monday: Registration open
Our next Homeschooler Monday is happening on November 27th. Join our education staff for an hour of self-directed learning in our galleries, followed by a school program.
Our Climate Quest school programs – Limited time only
Attention teachers - only for a limited time! We’re offering two special school programs throughout the month of October while we host Science North’s new travelling exhibit, Our Climate Quest.
Free rides on The Little Prince today
Join us today, Monday, October 9th, from 12pm to 5pm, for FREE rides on The Little Prince!
Homeschooler Mondays
The first Homeschooler Monday of the 2023-2024 school year is happening on October 30th. Join our education staff for an hour of self-directed learning in our galleries, followed by a school program.
The Little Prince is not running today
The Little Prince will not be running today, September 28, due to rain.
Thanksgiving Monday – Free Train Rides
Your last chance to ride the train this season!
Exciting news! Mark your calendars, because we're gearing up for a special Thanksgiving treat! Join us on Monday, October 9th, from 12pm to 5pm, for FREE rides on The Little Prince!
Our Climate Quest coming to The Exploration Place in October
We're excited to announce that from October 8-29, we'll be hosting a new exhibit from Science North. Make your mark at Our Climate Quest – a hands-on exhibition full of family fun to help change the world. This new Science North exhibit is jam-packed with activities for all ages. Check out the Climate Action Show, find your path to action, and meet real change-makers. With tons of hands-on activities, it’s sure to be a memorable experience.
Free School Visits and Programs for 2023-24
The Exploration Place has been offering school programming to classrooms across Northern BC since 2001. Thanks to an $80,000 grant from the Drax Foundation, school visits and programs will be offered free of charge for Northern BC elementary, secondary, and post-secondary schools in the 2023-2024 school year.
GPEG closed for exhibit changeover
The George Phillips Exhibit Gallery is currently closed as we take down the World War Women exhibit and set up Broken Promises. Broken Promises is coming to us from the Nikkei National Museum and Cultural Centre and is scheduled to open on September 23rd.