Closed. View our hours

Exhibits

Explore what Gateway to Science has to offer!

Examining You
Examining You

Understanding how our bodies work can help us stay healthy, determine when something is wrong, and get better when something does go wrong.

Learn More
Forces in Motion
Forces in Motion

In this exhibit area, visitors can experiment with a dynamic array of machines and devices in big ways.

Learn More
Frank Koch Lab
Frank Koch Lab

In 1994, our founding scientist Frank Koch saw his dream take shape. The original Gateway to Science opened, where children could discover and explore the world of science.

Learn More
Growing Science
Growing Science

Farmers look to science, engineering, and technology to streamline agricultural processes, including production, distribution, and consumption.

Learn More
Keep It Moving
Keep It Moving

Transportation is all about moving stuff—including ourselves—from one place to another.

Learn More
Science First
Science First

The hands-on exhibits in Science First provide young children and adult caregivers opportunities to experience inquiry-based science in a welcoming and safe environment.

Learn More
Sun, Earth, Universe
Sun, Earth, Universe

Audiences of all ages will explore space subjects, design and build model spacecraft, and think critically as they examine data from Earth and beyond.

Learn More
Tom & Frances Leach Foundation Lobby
Tom & Frances Leach Foundation Lobby

The area provides ample space for families to gather and plan activities, and immediately partake of hands-on activities with a sampling of our brain teasers and the Everbright board.

Learn More
Touchstone Energy Cooperatives Innovation Space
Touchstone Energy Cooperatives Innovation Space

The maker space is all about education, cooperation, and community development.

Learn More
Transforming Energy
Transforming Energy

The experiences in Transforming Energy involve visitors in a range of energy-related subjects, processes, and concepts from the physics of energy to exploration and generation of traditional and alternative energy sources.

Learn More
Water Play
Water Play

Visitors put water to work for practical, playful, and artful results.

Learn More
Weather All Around Us
Weather All Around Us

The Weather All Around Us exhibits invite visitors to be a North Dakota TV meteorologist, staff a weather monitoring station, create a cloud, and plant trees to mitigate the effect of wind on a farm.

Learn More