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
Thank you, Prince George—all of our Adopt an Axolotl packages are officially SOLD OUT!
We knew our axolotl ambassadors were well-loved, but the response from our community has been incredible. Thank you for supporting our animals, our educators, and your local non-profit museum.
We knew our axolotl ambassadors were well-loved, but the response from our community has been incredible. Thank you for supporting our animals, our educators, and your local non-profit museum.
November 21, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Thank you, Prince George—all of our Adopt an Axolotl packages are officially SOLD OUT!
We knew our axolotl ambassadors were well-loved, but the response from our community has been incredible. Thank you for supporting our animals, our educators, and your local non-profit museum.
We knew our axolotl ambassadors were well-loved, but the response from our community has been incredible. Thank you for supporting our animals, our educators, and your local non-profit museum.
Only 1 spot left in our Science of Snow camp on Dec 23!
Why does snow sparkle? How do snowflakes form? Young scientists will explore the mysteries of winter through hands-on experiments and discovery.
https://theexplorationplace.com/event/science-alliance-winter-break-day-camps-the-science-of-snow
Why does snow sparkle? How do snowflakes form? Young scientists will explore the mysteries of winter through hands-on experiments and discovery.
https://theexplorationplace.com/event/science-alliance-winter-break-day-camps-the-science-of-snow
November 21, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Only 1 spot left in our Science of Snow camp on Dec 23!
Why does snow sparkle? How do snowflakes form? Young scientists will explore the mysteries of winter through hands-on experiments and discovery.
https://theexplorationplace.com/event/science-alliance-winter-break-day-camps-the-science-of-snow
Why does snow sparkle? How do snowflakes form? Young scientists will explore the mysteries of winter through hands-on experiments and discovery.
https://theexplorationplace.com/event/science-alliance-winter-break-day-camps-the-science-of-snow
Go for Santa-level staff appreciation this year.
Give your team something they’ll actually use: a day pass, a membership, or a gift card to explore, learn, and enjoy.
A meaningful local gift that also supports a non-profit doing work for our community.
Give your team something they’ll actually use: a day pass, a membership, or a gift card to explore, learn, and enjoy.
A meaningful local gift that also supports a non-profit doing work for our community.
November 21, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Go for Santa-level staff appreciation this year.
Give your team something they’ll actually use: a day pass, a membership, or a gift card to explore, learn, and enjoy.
A meaningful local gift that also supports a non-profit doing work for our community.
Give your team something they’ll actually use: a day pass, a membership, or a gift card to explore, learn, and enjoy.
A meaningful local gift that also supports a non-profit doing work for our community.
Only one spot left in our Winter Wonder Lab camp on Dec 22!
Kids will mix, bubble, and fizz their way through a chilly twist on chemistry with hands-on experiments, temperature reactions, and more.
https://theexplorationplace.com/event/science-alliance-winter-break-day-camps-winter-wonder-lab
Kids will mix, bubble, and fizz their way through a chilly twist on chemistry with hands-on experiments, temperature reactions, and more.
https://theexplorationplace.com/event/science-alliance-winter-break-day-camps-winter-wonder-lab
November 20, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Only one spot left in our Winter Wonder Lab camp on Dec 22!
Kids will mix, bubble, and fizz their way through a chilly twist on chemistry with hands-on experiments, temperature reactions, and more.
https://theexplorationplace.com/event/science-alliance-winter-break-day-camps-winter-wonder-lab
Kids will mix, bubble, and fizz their way through a chilly twist on chemistry with hands-on experiments, temperature reactions, and more.
https://theexplorationplace.com/event/science-alliance-winter-break-day-camps-winter-wonder-lab
Always wanted your own axolotl? Adopt an Axolotl packages are now available at Elements Retail! Includes a plush, certificate, booklet, naming rights, and a special feeding session with our Animal Keeper. We only have 16, one for each of our resident axolotls, and they’re going to disappear fast.
November 20, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Always wanted your own axolotl? Adopt an Axolotl packages are now available at Elements Retail! Includes a plush, certificate, booklet, naming rights, and a special feeding session with our Animal Keeper. We only have 16, one for each of our resident axolotls, and they’re going to disappear fast.
We’re looking forward to welcoming UNBC's Dr. Tara Joly for Walking the Land Back: Reclamation, Settler Spectacles, and Indigenous Healing, a powerful look at what “returning the land” means after oil sands extraction.
📅 Tonight, November 20
🕕 6:00 PM
📍 The Exploration Place
📅 Tonight, November 20
🕕 6:00 PM
📍 The Exploration Place
November 20, 2025 at 6:52 PM
We’re looking forward to welcoming UNBC's Dr. Tara Joly for Walking the Land Back: Reclamation, Settler Spectacles, and Indigenous Healing, a powerful look at what “returning the land” means after oil sands extraction.
📅 Tonight, November 20
🕕 6:00 PM
📍 The Exploration Place
📅 Tonight, November 20
🕕 6:00 PM
📍 The Exploration Place
Give the gift that lasts longer than the holidays.
Memberships, gift cards, and day passes to The Exploration Place offer curiosity, hands-on fun, and shared memories.
Perfect for families, teachers, friends, or anyone who’d love a reason to unplug and explore.
Memberships, gift cards, and day passes to The Exploration Place offer curiosity, hands-on fun, and shared memories.
Perfect for families, teachers, friends, or anyone who’d love a reason to unplug and explore.
November 19, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Give the gift that lasts longer than the holidays.
Memberships, gift cards, and day passes to The Exploration Place offer curiosity, hands-on fun, and shared memories.
Perfect for families, teachers, friends, or anyone who’d love a reason to unplug and explore.
Memberships, gift cards, and day passes to The Exploration Place offer curiosity, hands-on fun, and shared memories.
Perfect for families, teachers, friends, or anyone who’d love a reason to unplug and explore.
Celebrate the season with our annual Members Christmas Party! This exclusive morning event is our way of saying thank you to our members for their incredible support throughout the year. We'll have fun holiday crafts, cookie decorating, a hot chocolate bar, and a visit with the big guy himself!
November 17, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Celebrate the season with our annual Members Christmas Party! This exclusive morning event is our way of saying thank you to our members for their incredible support throughout the year. We'll have fun holiday crafts, cookie decorating, a hot chocolate bar, and a visit with the big guy himself!
It’s the final day of Double Discount Week at Elements Retail!
Members save 20% on most items—but only until the end of the day. Don’t miss your chance to snag unique finds at double the savings.
Not a member yet? There’s still time to join and save instantly!
Members save 20% on most items—but only until the end of the day. Don’t miss your chance to snag unique finds at double the savings.
Not a member yet? There’s still time to join and save instantly!
November 15, 2025 at 5:00 PM
It’s the final day of Double Discount Week at Elements Retail!
Members save 20% on most items—but only until the end of the day. Don’t miss your chance to snag unique finds at double the savings.
Not a member yet? There’s still time to join and save instantly!
Members save 20% on most items—but only until the end of the day. Don’t miss your chance to snag unique finds at double the savings.
Not a member yet? There’s still time to join and save instantly!
Cute snake for attention🐍
Last chance! Our Visitor Experience Survey closes tomorrow. Tell us what you think and help shape future exhibits and programs at The Exploration Place. Complete the survey for a chance to win a free Family Membership or renewal!
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/explace
Last chance! Our Visitor Experience Survey closes tomorrow. Tell us what you think and help shape future exhibits and programs at The Exploration Place. Complete the survey for a chance to win a free Family Membership or renewal!
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/explace
November 13, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Cute snake for attention🐍
Last chance! Our Visitor Experience Survey closes tomorrow. Tell us what you think and help shape future exhibits and programs at The Exploration Place. Complete the survey for a chance to win a free Family Membership or renewal!
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/explace
Last chance! Our Visitor Experience Survey closes tomorrow. Tell us what you think and help shape future exhibits and programs at The Exploration Place. Complete the survey for a chance to win a free Family Membership or renewal!
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/explace
When is too early to put up the Christmas tree? Do you wait until December, or are you team November all the way?
November 13, 2025 at 5:02 PM
When is too early to put up the Christmas tree? Do you wait until December, or are you team November all the way?
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.
