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Plan Your VisitThe Need for STEM
Now, more than ever, North Dakota needs Gateway to Science. STEM skills are universal skills, transferable and adaptable across industries and occupations. North Dakota’s Gateway to Science is a trusted resource for educators, parents, and students since 1994. We offer engaging, hands-on STEM learning experiences for all ages in our gallery and exhibits, afterschool and summer camps, preschool discovery hour, Gateway to Science on the Go, and other community events.
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Happy Healthy Hearts Preschool Discovery Hour
February is Heart Month, and we're celebrating with a fun-filled Preschool Discovery Hour on February 12 & 15 from 9:00 AM to 9:45 AM! Bring your little learners for hands-on activities that explore the wonders of hearts, health, and a little bit of physics, too!
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Discover Engineering
Discover Engineering is a fun and exciting FREE family event for ALL ages with hands-on engineering activities brought to you by engineers right in OUR community! Discover Engineering will be held at Kirkwood Mall on February 22 from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
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How to be a Heart Saver
How to be a Heartsaver – February 22 – 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM Get certified with hands-on training from professional instructors in CPR, AED, and Narcan Use. Learn the skills to save lives, so you can be the one who steps up in an emergency! $100 Value - Yours for Only $50!
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Giving Hearts Day
Giving Hearts Day is one of our biggest fundraisers of the year, helping us bring STEM education to every corner of North Dakota! Your support makes hands-on learning accessible for all. Consider supporting our mission with a donation today!
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Hess Sponsored Discount Day
For just $3 per person, enjoy a discounted day of hands-on fun and learning sponsored by Hess Corporation! February 17th from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM!
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Register for Programs
Register for camps and clubs to spark a lifelong interest in science with hands-on, engaging activities. Registration is open for STEM Adventure Club, Mini Camps, and Coding Clubs. Sign up for one or all three!
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Birthday Parties at NDGTS
Celebrate your birthday with us, where fun and learning come together in the most exciting way! Experience hands-on exhibits and unforgettable memories with family and friends in a one-of-a-kind setting!
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Join or Give the Gift of Membership
A North Dakota’s Gateway to Science Membership opens the door to new opportunities for all ages. We offer several membership levels and all memberships offer free admission to our science gallery and exhibits as well as reduced admission at fellow ASTC museums. Memberships also make great gifts! Find the right one for you, your family, and friends!
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