The Exploration Place Museum + Science Centre is owned and operated by the Fraser-Fort George Museum Society, a non-profit and registered charity. The Exploration Place is a Northern BC non-profit organization and registered Canadian charity whose goals are to preserve our local history and foster lifelong learning in science, technology, heritage, and culture. We have taken a leadership role in o
ur region since the museum's inception in 1958 and have been offering quality educational programming for over three decades. The Exploration Place is the largest museum and the only science centre in Northern BC and is an important cultural asset for the region and province. It is the designated collections and archival repository for the City of Prince George, the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George, and the Lheidli T'enneh Nation. We provide educational and cultural programming for all ages, heritage and curatorial services, and a community gathering space. We have been operating as a Class A Museum since 1981, with the Fraser-Fort George Museum Society officially designated in 1958. After temporary homes in multiple venues, the Museum acquired a permanent home in 1972 on the original village site of the Lheidli T'enneh Nation, now Lheidli T'enneh Memorial Park. We underwent a major facility expansion in 2001 and have been operating since as The Exploration Place Museum & Science Centre, the largest cultural institution in BC's northern region. Our Mission: To provide a local lens on our evolving world by fostering discovery and engagement.
