The Exploration Place
@explace.bsky.social
🧪Nonprofit Museum + Science Centre
📍Prince George, BC
📆Open 7 days a week
📍Prince George, BC
📆Open 7 days a week
Have you checked out Double Discount Week yet? Members get 20% off most items in Elements Retail—but only until Nov 15! Find gifts that inspire wonder and save while you shop.
November 12, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Have you checked out Double Discount Week yet? Members get 20% off most items in Elements Retail—but only until Nov 15! Find gifts that inspire wonder and save while you shop.
❄️Science Alliance Winter Break Camps registration is now open to the general public!
🔬 Camps run December 22, 23, 29 & 30
🕗 8:30am - 4:30pm
Join us for one day or all four and make this winter a season of wonder!
👉Learn more and register: https://theexplorationplace.com/science-alliance
🔬 Camps run December 22, 23, 29 & 30
🕗 8:30am - 4:30pm
Join us for one day or all four and make this winter a season of wonder!
👉Learn more and register: https://theexplorationplace.com/science-alliance
November 12, 2025 at 5:01 PM
❄️Science Alliance Winter Break Camps registration is now open to the general public!
🔬 Camps run December 22, 23, 29 & 30
🕗 8:30am - 4:30pm
Join us for one day or all four and make this winter a season of wonder!
👉Learn more and register: https://theexplorationplace.com/science-alliance
🔬 Camps run December 22, 23, 29 & 30
🕗 8:30am - 4:30pm
Join us for one day or all four and make this winter a season of wonder!
👉Learn more and register: https://theexplorationplace.com/science-alliance
It's Double Discount Week at Elements Retail!
Today through November 15, members save an extra 10% off their purchase for a total of 20% off most items in-store!
Not a member yet? Join today and enjoy your discount instantly!
Today through November 15, members save an extra 10% off their purchase for a total of 20% off most items in-store!
Not a member yet? Join today and enjoy your discount instantly!
November 8, 2025 at 5:00 PM
It's Double Discount Week at Elements Retail!
Today through November 15, members save an extra 10% off their purchase for a total of 20% off most items in-store!
Not a member yet? Join today and enjoy your discount instantly!
Today through November 15, members save an extra 10% off their purchase for a total of 20% off most items in-store!
Not a member yet? Join today and enjoy your discount instantly!
Teachers—fuel your mind and fill your mug! ☕Join us Nov 10 for Byte and Brew: The Teachers Café, a free, idea-packed morning exploring A.I., digital literacy & classroom programs.
Register free: https://theexplorationplace.com/event/byte-brew-the-teachers-cafe-2
Register free: https://theexplorationplace.com/event/byte-brew-the-teachers-cafe-2
November 8, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Teachers—fuel your mind and fill your mug! ☕Join us Nov 10 for Byte and Brew: The Teachers Café, a free, idea-packed morning exploring A.I., digital literacy & classroom programs.
Register free: https://theexplorationplace.com/event/byte-brew-the-teachers-cafe-2
Register free: https://theexplorationplace.com/event/byte-brew-the-teachers-cafe-2
Santa’s confirmed! 🎅 Our Members Christmas Party is happening Dec 14 from 9–12. Join us for festive crafts, cookies, and hot chocolate—exclusively for members to say thank you for all your support this year.
Not a member yet? Join the nice list: theexplorationplace.com/memberships
Not a member yet? Join the nice list: theexplorationplace.com/memberships
November 7, 2025 at 11:33 PM
Santa’s confirmed! 🎅 Our Members Christmas Party is happening Dec 14 from 9–12. Join us for festive crafts, cookies, and hot chocolate—exclusively for members to say thank you for all your support this year.
Not a member yet? Join the nice list: theexplorationplace.com/memberships
Not a member yet? Join the nice list: theexplorationplace.com/memberships
A little creativity just clicked into place in the Explorations Gallery!
We’ve added a brand-new LEGO wall—a fun, hands-on space for builders of all ages to imagine, design, and create.
Come build something amazing on your next visit!
We’ve added a brand-new LEGO wall—a fun, hands-on space for builders of all ages to imagine, design, and create.
Come build something amazing on your next visit!
November 7, 2025 at 10:14 PM
A little creativity just clicked into place in the Explorations Gallery!
We’ve added a brand-new LEGO wall—a fun, hands-on space for builders of all ages to imagine, design, and create.
Come build something amazing on your next visit!
We’ve added a brand-new LEGO wall—a fun, hands-on space for builders of all ages to imagine, design, and create.
Come build something amazing on your next visit!
We’re hiring! Join our team as a Visitor Services & Retail Assistant this holiday season. Help welcome visitors, process admissions, and share your love of science and museums! Full-time through December, with casual opportunities after.
https://theexplorationplace.com/exploration-place/careers
https://theexplorationplace.com/exploration-place/careers
November 7, 2025 at 12:26 AM
We’re hiring! Join our team as a Visitor Services & Retail Assistant this holiday season. Help welcome visitors, process admissions, and share your love of science and museums! Full-time through December, with casual opportunities after.
https://theexplorationplace.com/exploration-place/careers
https://theexplorationplace.com/exploration-place/careers
You told us you missed the old dinosaur dig pit, and we listened.
Get ready to make new memories with our new stegosaurus fossil dig in the Gaia Gallery! Installation is underway!
Get ready to make new memories with our new stegosaurus fossil dig in the Gaia Gallery! Installation is underway!
November 6, 2025 at 7:27 PM
You told us you missed the old dinosaur dig pit, and we listened.
Get ready to make new memories with our new stegosaurus fossil dig in the Gaia Gallery! Installation is underway!
Get ready to make new memories with our new stegosaurus fossil dig in the Gaia Gallery! Installation is underway!
From November 8-15, members can enjoy an extra 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 support your favourite local museum.
November 6, 2025 at 7:05 PM
From November 8-15, members can enjoy an extra 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 support your favourite local museum.
Do you know what goes perfectly with a chilly day? A hot, buttery bag of popcorn! Drop by Elements Retail to grab a bag of freshly made popcorn at only $2 a bag! Popcorn can also be brought into the galleries, which makes it the perfect snack for exploring our new Explorations Gallery.
November 6, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Do you know what goes perfectly with a chilly day? A hot, buttery bag of popcorn! Drop by Elements Retail to grab a bag of freshly made popcorn at only $2 a bag! Popcorn can also be brought into the galleries, which makes it the perfect snack for exploring our new Explorations Gallery.
Baby University books are written and illustrated by real scientists and explain complex topics in a fun and approachable way. They're the perfect introduction for a future genius, because it's never too early to discover the wonders of science!
📚$14.99
📚$14.99
November 5, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Baby University books are written and illustrated by real scientists and explain complex topics in a fun and approachable way. They're the perfect introduction for a future genius, because it's never too early to discover the wonders of science!
📚$14.99
📚$14.99
What do you think of the changes we’ve made this year? Your feedback has shaped every update—from new exhibits to by-donation Thursdays—and we’re still listening! Take our short survey for a chance to win a free Family Membership: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/explace
November 5, 2025 at 7:00 PM
What do you think of the changes we’ve made this year? Your feedback has shaped every update—from new exhibits to by-donation Thursdays—and we’re still listening! Take our short survey for a chance to win a free Family Membership: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/explace
We got a special delivery today...and let’s just say a long-time visitor favourite is about to be back from extinction.
Our team couldn’t be more excited! It won’t be long before you can come check it out for yourself.
Our team couldn’t be more excited! It won’t be long before you can come check it out for yourself.
November 4, 2025 at 10:34 PM
We got a special delivery today...and let’s just say a long-time visitor favourite is about to be back from extinction.
Our team couldn’t be more excited! It won’t be long before you can come check it out for yourself.
Our team couldn’t be more excited! It won’t be long before you can come check it out for yourself.
Our cookies, muffins, and scones don’t just taste good—they do good. Every treat from Origins Kitchen helps support our programs and exhibits. Go ahead, treat yourself!
November 4, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Our cookies, muffins, and scones don’t just taste good—they do good. Every treat from Origins Kitchen helps support our programs and exhibits. Go ahead, treat yourself!
Need a peaceful place to work or study? The Gaia Gallery is one of the most beautiful spots in Prince George—surrounded by greenery, the sound of water, dinosaurs, and the gentle movement of our Sisyphus tables. Grab a drink from Origins Kitchen and unwind. No admission or membership required.
November 3, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Need a peaceful place to work or study? The Gaia Gallery is one of the most beautiful spots in Prince George—surrounded by greenery, the sound of water, dinosaurs, and the gentle movement of our Sisyphus tables. Grab a drink from Origins Kitchen and unwind. No admission or membership required.
🤖 Early Explorers: Robot Adventures
On Nov 19, preschoolers will explore how robots move, follow instructions & “think” through hands-on games and Code-a-Pillars. Free thanks to the Drax Foundation:
https://theexplorationplace.com/event/early-explorers-robot-adventures
On Nov 19, preschoolers will explore how robots move, follow instructions & “think” through hands-on games and Code-a-Pillars. Free thanks to the Drax Foundation:
https://theexplorationplace.com/event/early-explorers-robot-adventures
November 3, 2025 at 9:05 PM
🤖 Early Explorers: Robot Adventures
On Nov 19, preschoolers will explore how robots move, follow instructions & “think” through hands-on games and Code-a-Pillars. Free thanks to the Drax Foundation:
https://theexplorationplace.com/event/early-explorers-robot-adventures
On Nov 19, preschoolers will explore how robots move, follow instructions & “think” through hands-on games and Code-a-Pillars. Free thanks to the Drax Foundation:
https://theexplorationplace.com/event/early-explorers-robot-adventures
🧲 Homeschooler Monday: Magnet Mania
Nov 17 – Get ready to be attracted to science! Explore the forces of push and pull, see magnetic fields in action, and make objects move—without touching them!
https://theexplorationplace.com/event/homeschooler-monday-magnet-mania
Nov 17 – Get ready to be attracted to science! Explore the forces of push and pull, see magnetic fields in action, and make objects move—without touching them!
https://theexplorationplace.com/event/homeschooler-monday-magnet-mania
November 3, 2025 at 9:01 PM
🧲 Homeschooler Monday: Magnet Mania
Nov 17 – Get ready to be attracted to science! Explore the forces of push and pull, see magnetic fields in action, and make objects move—without touching them!
https://theexplorationplace.com/event/homeschooler-monday-magnet-mania
Nov 17 – Get ready to be attracted to science! Explore the forces of push and pull, see magnetic fields in action, and make objects move—without touching them!
https://theexplorationplace.com/event/homeschooler-monday-magnet-mania
Tom the Hermann’s tortoise joined The Exploration Place in 2019—and he could be here for a century! With proper care, these hardy little reptiles can live 50–100 years, or even longer. Visit Tom in the Biome to see why slow and steady really does win the race.
November 2, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Tom the Hermann’s tortoise joined The Exploration Place in 2019—and he could be here for a century! With proper care, these hardy little reptiles can live 50–100 years, or even longer. Visit Tom in the Biome to see why slow and steady really does win the race.
Have questions about visiting The Exploration Place? We’ve got answers!
Find answers to your questions here: https://theexplorationplace.com/faq
Did we miss something? Let us know!
Find answers to your questions here: https://theexplorationplace.com/faq
Did we miss something? Let us know!
October 30, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Have questions about visiting The Exploration Place? We’ve got answers!
Find answers to your questions here: https://theexplorationplace.com/faq
Did we miss something? Let us know!
Find answers to your questions here: https://theexplorationplace.com/faq
Did we miss something? Let us know!
What do you think of the changes we’ve made this year? Every update—from new exhibits to better accessibility—started with your feedback, and we’re still listening!
Take our survey for a chance to win a free Family Membership or renewal: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/explace
Take our survey for a chance to win a free Family Membership or renewal: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/explace
October 30, 2025 at 6:02 PM
What do you think of the changes we’ve made this year? Every update—from new exhibits to better accessibility—started with your feedback, and we’re still listening!
Take our survey for a chance to win a free Family Membership or renewal: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/explace
Take our survey for a chance to win a free Family Membership or renewal: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/explace
Tomorrow at 7pm, join us at The Exploration Place for Lemurs of Madagascar with Dr. Fernando Mercado Malabet from UNBC. Learn how conservation efforts protect endangered lemurs and support local communities. Free public talk | Cash bar available.
October 29, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Tomorrow at 7pm, join us at The Exploration Place for Lemurs of Madagascar with Dr. Fernando Mercado Malabet from UNBC. Learn how conservation efforts protect endangered lemurs and support local communities. Free public talk | Cash bar available.
Long before we carried the internet in our pockets, computers looked a little different. This 1984 Wally West photo reminds us how far tech has come. On National Internet Day, we reflect on how the internet changed everything.
October 29, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Long before we carried the internet in our pockets, computers looked a little different. This 1984 Wally West photo reminds us how far tech has come. On National Internet Day, we reflect on how the internet changed everything.
Join us Nov 10 10:30–12:30 for Byte & Brew: The Teachers’ Café. Coffee, conversation, and classroom inspiration at The Exploration Place.
Peek at upcoming programs, explore AI & digital literacy, and connect with fellow educators. https://theexplorationplace.com/event/byte-brew-the-teachers-cafe-2/
Peek at upcoming programs, explore AI & digital literacy, and connect with fellow educators. https://theexplorationplace.com/event/byte-brew-the-teachers-cafe-2/
October 28, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Join us Nov 10 10:30–12:30 for Byte & Brew: The Teachers’ Café. Coffee, conversation, and classroom inspiration at The Exploration Place.
Peek at upcoming programs, explore AI & digital literacy, and connect with fellow educators. https://theexplorationplace.com/event/byte-brew-the-teachers-cafe-2/
Peek at upcoming programs, explore AI & digital literacy, and connect with fellow educators. https://theexplorationplace.com/event/byte-brew-the-teachers-cafe-2/
Halloween science is brewing at The Exploration Place! Join us at 3:30pm on Halloween for bubbling potions, spooky experiments, and hands-on fun. Costumes welcome! Included with admission or membership.
October 27, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Halloween science is brewing at The Exploration Place! Join us at 3:30pm on Halloween for bubbling potions, spooky experiments, and hands-on fun. Costumes welcome! Included with admission or membership.