Einstein on Wine 2025 Join us for Einstein on Wine, our signature fundraiser, on Friday, November 21, 2025, at North Dakota’s Gateway to Science. The fun kicks off at 5:30 PM! Doors open at 5:00 PM. What to Expect A lively cocktail hour with apps, specialty drinks & exhibits Brand-new games, gallery challenges & interactive […]
Learn all about increasing digital literacy (among adults 50 and over). Topics will include smartphone basics, online safety, and an introduction to artificial intelligence. These sessions will provide interactive learning experiences that build confidence and digital independence, helping participants navigate an increasingly tech-driven world. December 8 | 1:00 to 2:30 PM | Light Refreshments Provided […]
Germ Detectives Preschool Discovery Hour We’re teaming up with Essentia Health to explore the hidden world of germs for December’s Preschool Discovery Hour! Join us for hands-on activities that help little learners understand how germs spread, what they might look like, and how to keep themselves healthy. Activities Include: Pepper Panic Germ Monster Art […]
Germ Detectives Preschool Discovery Hour We’re teaming up with Essentia Health to explore the hidden world of germs for December’s Preschool Discovery Hour! Join us for hands-on activities that help little learners understand how germs spread, what they might look like, and how to keep themselves healthy. Activities Include: Pepper Panic Germ Monster Art […]
Noon Year's Eve Celebration Ring in the New Year early at North Dakota’s Gateway to Science from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM! Join us for a fun, family-friendly celebration featuring hands-on activities like making your own 2026 glasses, launching goal rockets, exploring firework demonstrations, and more. The excitement builds to our big balloon drop at […]
New Date, Same Great Night! Our starry evening has been rescheduled to January 3. Join us from 6:30 to 9:00 PM for an adults-only astronomy experience, and enjoy the extra time to grab your spot! From 7:00–7:45 PM, Damon Williams and Jeff Savadel will guide you through an intro to astrophotography before heading outside to […]
Inside the Digitalis Dome Join us on January 8 from 4:00 to 6:00 PM for our first round of Inside the Digitalis Dome, a new monthly addition to the Gateway experience. The Digitalis Dome Planetarium will be set up in the Innovation Space, offering immersive shows approximately every 15 minutes throughout the evening. These short, […]
Bundle up for Snowflake Scientists Preschool Discovery Hour as we explore snow, animals, and winter wonders! Little learners will take part in hands-on activities that show how animals adapt in winter and experiment with snow-inspired fun. Activities Include: Snowflake Salt Painting Build-a-Snowflake Snowflake Wind Tunnel Letter Tracing Animal Camouflage and more! January 14 & 17 […]
Bundle up for Snowflake Scientists Preschool Discovery Hour as we explore snow, animals, and winter wonders! Little learners will take part in hands-on activities that show how animals adapt in winter and experiment with snow-inspired fun. Activities Include: Snowflake Salt Painting Build-a-Snowflake Snowflake Wind Tunnel Letter Tracing Animal Camouflage and more! January 14 & 17 […]
Bobcat Sponsored Discount Day Date: January 19 Time: 10 AM - 5 PM Admission: $3 Come explore a day of hands-on fun and experiences at North Dakota’s Gateway to Science, sponsored by Bobcat Company. Admission is just $3 for non-members, plus a special activity station hosted by Bobcat! It’s the perfect day to explore, engage, […]
Chemistry Crash Course Join us for a Chemistry Crash Course with local chemistry teacher and Emeritus board member Scott Weigum on Tuesday, January 20, from 6:30 to 8:00 PM. What to Expect: Enjoy exciting demonstrations and hands-on experiments, such as elephant toothpaste, flame tests, fizzing reactions, and even the chemistry of taste. You’ll explore how […]
Wine, Painting, and AI Spend a creative evening with someone you love as wine, art, and artificial intelligence come together for a one-of-a-kind experience on February 7 from 7:00 to 9:00 PM. What to Expect: Learn how to safely use AI to generate a custom image, then turn that inspiration into a painted piece of […]
Teacher Appreciation Day at NDGTS Teachers, this afternoon is designed for you! Join us on Sunday, February 8, from 1:00 to 5:00 PM for an afternoon focused on supporting and celebrating educators. What to Expect: Browse a showcase of the resources Gateway to Science offers teachers, connect with community partners through on-site booths, and discover […]
Baking Up Science PDH Whisk up some fun at Baking Up Science Preschool Discovery Hour as we partner with Extra Balloons! Little learners will blend science and creativity as they learn through hands-on, baking-inspired activities! Activities Include: Cupcake Towers Sprinkle Sorting Love Bugs Berry Sort & Count and more! February 11 & 14 | 9:00 […]
Baking Up Science PDH Whisk up some fun at Baking Up Science Preschool Discovery Hour as we partner with Extra Balloons! Little learners will blend science and creativity as they learn through hands-on, baking-inspired activities! Activities Include: Cupcake Towers Sprinkle Sorting Love Bugs Berry Sort & Count and more! February 11 & 14 | 9:00 […]