The Exploration Place (@explace.pg)

Travelling through Prince George this summer? Whether you're passing through or making it a destination, The Exploration Place is worth the stop. Northern BC's largest museum and only science centre sits right inside Lheidli T'enneh Memorial Park, one of the most beautiful spots in the city…

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Holiday Portrait Fundraiser with Purple Moose Portraits Step into the historic South Fort George Schoolhouse for a holiday portrait you will treasure for years to come. Photographer Jen Keim of Purple Moose Portraits is donating her time and talent for two days of festive photos, and every session…

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The fear of dolls is called pediophobia, a cousin of automatonophobia, not to be confused with pupaphobia, fear of puppets. We did the research so you don't have to. #9 will test all three. #museumtok #creepydoll #archivestok #princegeorgebc #cityofpg #explace #museumcollection

Travelling this summer? A membership to The Exploration Place travels with you. #explace #casc #roadtrip #membership #science

Something big is coming to The Exploration Place. Two things, actually. On September 26, we are opening a joint space experience in the George Phillips Exhibit Gallery. The first is Health in Space: Daring to Explore, a travelling exhibition from Ingenium Canada Aviation and Space Museum and the…

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UNBC's Stefan does a chemistry magic show for the 2026 Prince George Heritage Fair participants. It's a liquid nitrogen KABOOM! #cityofpg #princegeorgebc #explace #science #chemistry #unbc

UNBC's Stefan does a chemistry magic show for the 2026 Prince George Heritage Fair participants. Learn more about acetylene gas! #cityofpg #princegeorgebc #explace #science #chemistry #unbc

UNBC's Stefan does a chemistry magic show for the 2026 Prince George Heritage Fair participants. See what happens when you add sodium metal to water! #cityofpg #princegeorgebc #explace #science #chemistry #unbc

UNBC's Stefan does a chemistry magic show for the 2026 Prince George Heritage Fair participants. Elephant toothpaste! #cityofpg #princegeorgebc #explace #science #chemistry #unbc

This is what summer looks like at Science Alliance. Only 7 spots left! Register now at https://theexplorationplace.com/science-alliance

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It's here! Dinosaurs of BC is now open at The Exploration Place, bringing a remarkable chapter in BC's natural history to life. This travelling exhibit from the Royal BC Museum explores the incredible dinosaurs that once roamed this province, from the forests of the Peace Region to the badlands…

Five fluffy new friends made their entrance in the Biome gallery this morning🐣 Preschool North & Childcare has been incubating eggs right here in the The Exploration Place, and today, the first five ducklings hatched. More are still waiting their turn. Come say hello! #cityofpg #princegeorgebc…

"TEP, what were you like in the 90s?" #90sTrend #Iris #GooGooDolls #WhatWereYouLikeInThe90s #Nostalgia #90s #Throwback#cityofpg #princegeorgebc #explace

Summer science is almost here! Science Alliance Summer Day Camps registration opens Monday, March 23, for members and Monday, March 30, for the general public. Join us for nine weeks of hands-on STEAM exploration, June 29 through August 28. From botany to superheroes and chemistry to the ocean…

Anthropology in our Backyards: Sleep, Daily Life, and Community in Mexico and Honduras Leela McKinnon, PhD Candidate, University of Toronto What can sleep reveal about everyday life? Drawing on research from Mexico and Honduras, Leela McKinnon investigates how social relationships, work, and…

We think you're going to dig this one. Dinosaurs of BC, a travelling exhibition from the Royal BC Museum, is coming to The Exploration Place this spring. Rooted in the groundbreaking palaeontology research of Dr. Victoria Arbour, this exhibition uncovers the incredible diversity of dinosaurs that…

Step back in time to the Prince George Rodeo, circa early 1960s. This 16mm film, shot by Hans Roine, captures the parade (featuring Queen Aurora and Mr. PG, and the Lejac marching band) and the rodeo award ceremony. #cityofpg #princegeorgebc #museum #explace #history #rodeo #mrpg

This video is from a series of 16mm films by local Prince George businessman Hans Roine. This film captures the magic of downtown Prince George at George St and Third Ave in the 1950s. Do you remember any of these downtown businesses? #cityofpg #princegeorgebc #museum #explace #history

Come for the nostalgia. Stay because the kids won’t give you the controller back. Game Changers is on now at The Exploration Place.#princegeorgebc #cityofpg #gamechangers #gaming #videogames #explace

Anthropology in Our Backyards – Head to Tail: Lessons learned from the use of an entire salmon February 26 6pm-8pm Janice Baker Tanning fish skins using bark or fats (“fish leather”) has created informal learning opportunities in history, culture, climate change, biology, chemistry, language, and…

Have you been waiting to check out Game Changers? Thursday is the perfect day. Every Thursday at The Exploration Place is admission by donation. Pay what you can and enjoy this fan-favourite exhibit with 16 playable classic video games, along with everything else the museum has to offer. If it’s…

Game Changers is officially open! Step into the world of video games like you’ve never experienced before. From retro favourites to modern breakthroughs, this hands-on exhibition explores how innovation, creativity, and technology transformed gaming into the global phenomenon it is today. Play…

Registration is now open for Science Alliance Spring Break Camps! This March, campers can choose from two hands-on science adventures at The Exploration Place: Week 1 (March 16–20): STEM Arcade – Robotics Lab Press start on a video game–inspired week of coding, robotics, and problem-solving…

Anthropology in Our Backyards - Tse'k'wa: A 12,500 Year Old Archaeological Site in Northern BC

Who says you have to stay up late to celebrate? Join us on December 31st for Noon Year's Eve—a fun, kid-friendly countdown! Fun starts at 10:30am. Countdown to NOON! What's in store: 🎉Noise maker and crown crafts 🎉Dance party 🎉Photo booth with props 🎉Science demo at the countdown 🎉Sparkling juice…

Get your game on, because it’s official: Game Changers is our next major exhibition! Opening on January 26th, Game Changers explores how innovation shaped the video game industry, from early arcade hits to the immersive worlds of today. Game Changers is developed and produced by the Canada…