The Exploration Place Museum & Science Centre
The Exploration Place Museum & Science Centre
The Exploration Place Museum & Science Centre
4.5
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
About
The Exploration Place is a Northern BC non-profit organization and registered charity whose goal is to preserve our local history and foster lifelong learning in the areas of science, technology heritage and culture. The Exploration Place is Northern BC's largest museum and only science centre Come discover local history, explore hands-on science, experience new exhibits, shop to your heart's content in Elements Retail, and grab delicious, fresh, locally-made treats in Origins Kitchen. The Little Prince Steam Engine operates seasonally, from the May long weekend to the September Labour Day statutory holiday, and then on the Canadian Thanksgiving weekend.
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Elise
Auckland Central, New Zealand111 contributions
Dec 2023 • Family
Excellent day at Exploration Place on Wednesday! Something for both adults and kids. Adults appreciated the historical exhibits, including learning more about Japanese internments. Kids loved the axolotls, the game projected on the floor, cookie decorating, the snakes, skink and lizard, playdo circuits and more. All loved the cafe tables with changing sand art. Staff were wonderfully friendly. Will be back!
Written December 21, 2023
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Veronica S
Prince George, Canada49 contributions
Sept 2019
There is always something to see at the museum. There is a small store downstairs, and exhibits upstairs. Quite often there are visiting exhibits. There are also fun days for the kids and summer programmes.
Written January 15, 2020
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mooseremote
remote,OR28 contributions
Aug 2018 • Friends
Go to the gift shop. Have a coffee. Just the usual coffee but you have a wonderful panoramic view of a delightful park protected from any type of weather. A great place to sit and read.
Written October 21, 2018
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PGMopar
Prince George, Canada14 contributions
Nov 2019
Nice little local museum. There used to be a lady who worked there. I think Amanda was her name. She seemed really knowledgeable. Have not seen her in a while and the other staff are OK. But she always had a smile and a nice greeting for me each time I went.
Written January 31, 2020
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charwarner
96 contributions
Jun 2018 • Family
I was pleasantly surprised that there was such a large play area for younger children (5 under). The layout was great with ease of viewing with many interactive activities.
Written June 24, 2018
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Sandy_rah79
Sidney, Canada43 contributions
Jun 2018 • Family
Super friendly staff and a great play area for little ones under 6. The staff were knowledgeable and really seem to love sharing information! Learn about everything from dinosaurs to ball pythons! We spent half a day here. Sadly the train was not running, but we went to the train station where they sell locally made ice cream. It was delicious! The park next door is also excellent with a big playground, splash park and views of the river.
Written June 22, 2018
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Ron L
Kitimat, Canada22 contributions
Oct 2017 • Friends
I loved the exhibits, the ability for the children to have a hands-on science experience. Also great Science demonstrations !
Written November 11, 2017
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Denise H
Fort St. John, Canada126 contributions
Apr 2017 • Solo
Had been wanting to go to the museum for a while now. I wasn't able to when I was in Prince George for collage, but I made time now. There wasn't much kids there so it was nice being able to look around without to much distraction. The staff was very knowledgeable and helpful. Usually I didn't "interrogate" the staff, but this time I made sure to ask lots of questions.
The staff were friendly and very easy to locate as well as willing to answer as well as direct new visitors. Will be going again to see what's new!
The staff were friendly and very easy to locate as well as willing to answer as well as direct new visitors. Will be going again to see what's new!
Written April 18, 2017
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Rob4562
Yellowknife, Canada50 contributions
Nov 2016 • Solo
I enjoyed my visit to the Exploration Place. The fossils were interesting and displayed very well. The Biodome exhibit was very interesting as well, with a large variety of taxidermy as well as small creatures.
I liked it but found it absolutely overrun with wild, out of control kids. It was clear that this place is used as a babysitting service for large groups of children.
I also found it a little expensive for what I got.
I liked it but found it absolutely overrun with wild, out of control kids. It was clear that this place is used as a babysitting service for large groups of children.
I also found it a little expensive for what I got.
Written December 1, 2016
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Jessikha
Vancouver 3 contributions
Great place to bring my very busy 2.5 year old son. There is a water table, a house with dress up clothes and a Thomas the train set. Always some sort of slimy animal to play with too :)
Written July 5, 2014
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Website says $25 for a family (2 adults + 4 children up to 18)
$9 general admission
Written April 6, 2019
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