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Memorial Day Hours
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Gateway to Science will be closed on Monday, May 27 to observe Memorial Day. The science center will reopen at it’s regular hours of 12PM-7PM on Tuesday, May 28. Have a fun and safe weekend!
Gerri – Communications
Your Friendship is Requested!
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From now until midnight on May 25, Gateway to Science is having a referral contest! We ♥ our Facebook fans but we’d like to have even more people like our page! The contest is easy: 1) Share this post and ask your friends to like us on Facebook. 2) Also ask them to post a note on our page that tells us WHO referred them. 3) New fans and the people who referred them will be entered into a drawing for a $25 Gateway to Science gift certificate (can be used toward membership, camp/club registration, birthday parties or gallery admission). We’ll post updates periodically so everyone will know who is currently leading and by how many referrals. Thanks for sharing the fun of science!
Gerri, Communications
FREE Admission for Military Families!
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Calling all active duty military! If you are looking for family vacation ideas this summer, you can visit Gateway to Science for FREE through the Blue Star Museums program.
Blue Star Museums are more than 1,800 museums nationwide which offer FREE admission to active duty military and their families between Memorial Day and Labor Day 2013.
For a full list of museums nationwide, visit www.arts.gov/bluestarmuseums.For full details on this program, visit www.gatewaytoscience.org>.
Gerri – Communications
Summer Fun at Gateway to Science
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It’s Fun, It’s Cool, It’s Awesome…It’s Summer Science Camps! That’s right Gateway to Science is one week away from their 2013 Summer Science Camps. There are still openings in several camps so don’t delay, get your future scientist signed up! Camp information and registration is available here. You may register online or by stopping by Gateway to Science at 1810 Schafer Street in Bismarck.
Gerri – Communications
Dig into Reading!
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Join us May 31st!
On May 31st Gateway to Science, along with over 20 local sponsors, will host the Summer Reading Kick-Off on the Bismarck Capitol Grounds. From 10am to 2pm, the public is invited to stop by and be motivated to become better readers over the summer. Zoo animals, gold panning by Gateway to Science, face painting, archaeological digs, fossil identification, large construction trucks for viewing and more will be available! Don’t miss this kick-off event! Download the poster for more information by clicking here.
Arin, Educational Outreach Coordinator
Music From Space!
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On the eve of his return to Earth after nearly five months on board the International Space Station, Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield has recorded his own version of David Bowie’s Space Oddity. You can see it here.
You may also like Commander Mark Kelly’s appearance from space with U2 in 2011. Click here to view.
Enjoy the view!
Gerri – Communications
International Museum Day
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International Museum Day is Saturday, May 18! This day is to raise awareness on how important museums are in the development of society. Celebrate at Gateway to Science. Our regular gallery hours on Saturday will be 10AM-5PM. It’s Fun, It’s Cool, It’s Awesome…It’s SCIENCE!
Gerri – Communciations
Celebrate Your Birthday at Gateway to Science
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BIRTHDAY PARTIES at Gateway to Science are… FUN… COOL… AWESOME! Celebrate your “young scientist’s” birthday with an amazing, unforgettable party at Gateway to Science! Leave the entertaining and activities to our staff while you relax and enjoy your child’s special day. Children age 7 years and older will engage in fantastic hands-on, interactive science activities based on your selected science theme. We also have packages available for children 6 years and younger. As part of the birthday packages available, your guests will also enjoy exploring our Gallery Exhibits. We offer two fun-filled Birthday Party themes to choose from! For more information go to Birthday Parties at Gateway!
Gerri – Communications
Won’t You Be Our Friend?
Posted by: | Comments From now until midnight on May 25, Gateway to Science is having a referral contest! We ♥ our Facebook fans but we’d like to have even more people like our page! The contest is easy: 1) Share this post and ask your friends to like us on Facebook. 2) Also ask them to post a note on our page that tells us WHO referred them. 3) New fans and the people who referred them will be entered into a drawing for a $25 Gateway to Science gift certificate (can be used toward membership, camp/club registration, birthday parties or gallery admission). We’ll post updates periodically so everyone will know who is currently leading and by how many referrals. Thanks for sharing the fun of science!
Gerri, Communications
Biggest Solar Flares of the Year!
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A hyperactive sunspot on the surface of the sun has fired off two of the most powerful solar flares of the year in just 24 hours, and promises to unleash more solar storms over the next several days, space weather experts say. You can read more about them and see them in action here! Enjoy the show!
Gerri – Communcations
