From April 6–11, North Dakota’s Gateway to Science is turning curiosity into action with a full week of hands-on robotics experiences designed for all ages. Whether you’re a lifelong tinkerer or wonder what it’s all about, there’s something for you!
Explore Robotics Across the Gallery
All week, visitors can take part in a robotics-themed scavenger hunt throughout the exhibit gallery. You’ll uncover how robotics shows up in unexpected places.
Along the way, you might:
- Experiment with cause and effect
- Test how machines move and respond
- Explore how sensors help machines
- Take on problem-solving challenges
It’s a hands-on way to see that robotics isn’t just about robots—it’s about how we design, think, and solve problems.
Our Youngest Visitors Can Discover Robotics
Our youngest scientists are joining the fun, too. During Preschool Discovery Hour, April’s theme is all about robotics.
Join us for Coding Through Curiosity, presented in partnership with Marathon Petroleum, which introduces preschoolers to sorting, sequences, and patterns. Visitors even get a chance to code a robot and begin learning computational thinking in a playful, age-appropriate way.
This program is free and designed specifically for early learners and their caregivers.
See Robots in Action 
Visitors can also stop by on Saturday, April 11, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm for a FIRST Tech Challenge robotics scrimmage. Local high school teams will be testing and refining their custom-built robots in a relaxed, practice-style setting.
It’s a great opportunity to:
- See robots in action
- Chat with teams about their designs
- Get a glimpse into the creativity and teamwork behind robotics competitions
Whether you stay for a few minutes or a full match, there’s a lot of action! Drop in, observe, and ask questions.
Why Robotics Week Matters
National Robotics Week is celebrated across the country to highlight the growing role of robotics in education, industry, and everyday life. At North Dakota’s Gateway to Science, it’s also about something bigger: empowering people of all ages to see themselves as problem-solvers, creators, and innovators.
Plan Your Visit
Whether you’re stopping by for the scavenger hunt or planning your visit around the scrimmage, Robotics Week is a great time to experience something new. We hope to see you there!