Gallery Hours

Monday through Thursday: Noon to 7:00 pm
Friday and Saturday: Noon to 5:00 pm
Closed Sundays

It’s all about Discovery!

We offer a place for discovery and a variety of informal science learning opportunities, including interactive exhibits as well as special programs for students and special events for the general public.

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Dave & DeLaine Poppke Scholarship

Test Your Reaction

Dave Poppke demonstrates Test Your Reaction for a group of students.

Visitors to our exhibit gallery have been delighted for years by the creations of Master Exhibit Developer, David Poppke. Many have even had the opportunity to meet Dave and get a personal tour of the nine interactive exhibits he has developed and donated since we opened in November 1994.

Golden Hammer Award

Dave Poppke was presented with the Golden Hammer Award by Executive Director Beth Demke


Poppke Scholarship Established

Dave’s friends, Burt & Margo Riskedahl, have established a scholarship fund in his and his lovely wife, Delaine’s, name to provide opportunities for young people to participate in our educational programs.

This scholarship fund is a fitting tribute to Dave and DeLaine. We are grateful for his commitment to the children who visit Gateway to Science.

If you would like to donate specifically to the David Poppke Scholarship Fund, click on the button below.





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