Your Support Matters
2024-07-10 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | Gateway to Science, 1600 Canary Ave, Bismarck, ND, 58503, United States
Following Preschool Discovery Hour, stick around to join us for Your Support Matters – Breastfeeding Support Group where mothers can come together to share experiences, gain knowledge, and find support on their breastfeeding journey. Whether you’re a new mom navigating the challenges of breastfeeding or a seasoned pro offering guidance, this group is for you!

All mothers, expectant mothers, and anyone interested in breastfeeding support are welcome! We encourage an inclusive environment where diverse experiences are celebrated and respected. Feel free to bring your friends for an even more welcoming experience!

The group will be joined by Cassie Geithman BSN, RN, IBCLC, CPST, Community Health Nurse, Bismarck-Burleigh Public Health who has worked in obstetrics and lactation for more than 30 years, providing lactation support in the hospital and community settings. Cassie is passionate about promoting breastfeeding as a cornerstone of maternal and infant health and is committed to supporting mothers and families on their breastfeeding journey.

Preschool Discovery Hour
2024-07-13 09:00 - 09:45 | Gateway to Science, 1600 Canary Ave, Bismarck, ND, 58503, United States
What is PDH?
Preschool Discovery Hour is a FREE program, held the second Wednesday and Saturday of each month, where children and their favorite adults can participate in hands-on activities and explore concepts together. Early childhood educators will be present to engage little learners and their guardians in understanding the concepts together.
Who can attend?
Our littlest learners and their favorite adults can attend Preschool Discovery Hour. Older siblings are welcome to explore and participate as helpers!
This Months Program
This month, develop skills with your little learners! Join us, along with Red Door Pediatrics on July 10 & 13 from 9:00 am to 9:45 am as we learn about our bodies and how to develop our skills with a wide range of activities!
Following Preschool Discovery Hour, stick around for our Your Support Matters – Breastfeeding Support Group, in partnership with Western Plains Public Health and Bismarck-Burlegih Public Health, from 10:00 am to 11:00 am.
After the Program
Once the PDH program concludes, families are encouraged to explore the interactive exhibits gallery. The gallery will be open earlier to those who choose to stay and explore for a quieter environment before opening to the public at 10:00 a.m. Gateway to Science members can visit the gallery at no charge, while non-members will pay regular admission fees.
Questions?
Contact Onsite Education Director Alisha Kelim, at alisha@gscience.org

NDGTS Heads West
2024-07-13 16:30 - 19:15, 2024-09-01 16:30 - 19:15 | Medora Musical, 3422 Chateau Rd, Medora, ND, 58645
North Dakota’s Gateway to Science has teamed up with the Medora Musical for even more hands-on opportunities! We will have a booth set up before the Musical on the plaza to bring STEM and History of the Badlands together. Visit our booth to participate! Plus, kids are free to the show!

Extended Hours
2024-07-17 09:00 - 17:00, 2024-07-18 10:00 - 19:00, 2024-08-14 09:00 - 17:00, 2024-08-15 10:00 - 19:00 | Gateway to Science, 1600 Canary Ave, Bismarck, ND, 58503, United States

30th Birthday Bash
2024-07-20 10:00 - 17:00, 2024-07-21 13:00 - 17:00 | Gateway to Science, 1600 Canary Ave, Bismarck, ND, 58503, United States
Get ready to party like it’s 1994 because North Dakota’s Gateway to Science is turning the big 3-0!

Join us for a weekend-long extravaganza packed with nostalgia and tons of hands-on fun on July 20-21, where the party kicks off on Saturday from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm and continues on Sunday from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm!

Here’s a sneak peek of what we’ve got in store for our 30th Birthday Bash:

Throwback Admission Rates
Fun Prizes & Giveaways
Variety of Food Trucks
Grand Opening of our Outdoor Learning Space
Live Entertainment
Live Demos
Hands-on activities
Photo ops

And that’s just the beginning!

Trust us, this is THE event of the summer you won’t want to miss! Save the date and be part of our ultimate celebration of decades of hands-on fun!

Saturday, July 20th | 10 am – 5 pm
10:00 am – 5:00 pm: Hands-on activities & photo ops
10:00 am – 5:00 pm: Food trucks: Fireflour, Hensley’s Tasty Truck, 3andME, and Fido’s Ice Cream & Fire Truck
10:30 am – 12:30 pm: KittyKo Music – 2nd Floor Innovation Space
2:00 pm – 5:00 pm: Rusty Crayfish Brass Band – Outdoor Explorium
Sunday, July 21th | 1 pm – 5 pm
1:00 pm – 5:00 pm: Hands-on activities & photo ops
1:00 pm – 5:00 pm: Food trucks: Fireflour, Hensley’s Tasty Truck, 3andME, and Fido’s Ice Cream & Fire Truck
1:15 pm – 3:15 pm: OVEReducated- 2nd Floor Innovation Space
3:30 pm – 5:00 pm: Slow Burn – 2nd Floor Innovation Space

Thank you to our event sponsors:
AE2S, All Seasons Motorsports, Apex Engineering Group, American Public Works Association ND Chapter, Buntrock Dental PC, Fladeland Mechanical Inc., House of Color, KLJ, Marathon Mandan Refinery, MDU Resources Foundation, MDU Resources Group Inc., Metro Area Ambulance Service, Nextera Energy, Northside Property Services, Northwest Contracting Inc., Oneok, Prairie Engineering, Starion Bank

Pay for your sponsorship HERE.

Gateway to Health
2024-08-10 10:00 - 16:00 | Gateway to Science, 1600 Canary Ave, Bismarck, ND, 58503, United States
We have partnered with Bismarck State College, North Dakota Health & Human Services to host Gateway to Health on August 10.
This event grants participants FREE admission to the gallery for the preregistered two-hour time slot and access to interactive booths and exhibitors, food trucks, games, prizes, and interaction from community partners throughout the Gateway to Health event!
Registration is recommended for all guests and members of Gateway to Science.
Register Here:
bismarckstate.edu/gatewaytohealth
Registration will be open from May 6 to August 2.

Farmers Market Fun Preschool Discovery Hour
2024-08-14 09:00 - 09:45, 2024-08-17 09:00 - 09:45 | Gateway to Science, 1600 Canary Ave, Bismarck, ND, 58503, United States
This Months Program
Help us celebrate Farmer’s Market Month by attending August’s Preschool Discovery Hour! Our friends from the North Dakota Department of Agriculture will join us for the fun and share information about the importance of agriculture and farmer’s markets.
What is PDH?
Preschool Discovery Hour is a FREE program, held the second Wednesday and Saturday of each month, where children and their favorite adults can participate in hands-on activities and explore concepts together. Early childhood educators will be present to engage little learners and their guardians in understanding the concepts together.
Who can attend?
Our littlest learners and their favorite adults can attend Preschool Discovery Hour. Older siblings are welcome to explore and participate as helpers!
After the Program
Once the PDH program concludes, families are encouraged to explore the interactive exhibits gallery. The gallery will be open earlier to those who choose to stay and explore for a quieter environment before opening to the public at 10:00 a.m. Gateway to Science members can visit the gallery at no charge, while non-members will pay regular admission fees.
Questions?
Contact Onsite Education Director Alisha Kelim, at alisha@gscience.org

Your Support Matters
2024-08-14 10:00 - 11:00 | Gateway to Science, 1600 Canary Ave, Bismarck, ND, 58503, United States
Following Farmers Market Fun Preschool Discovery Hour, stick around to join us for Your Support Matters – Breastfeeding Support Group where mothers can come together to share experiences, gain knowledge, and find support on their breastfeeding journey. Whether you’re a new mom navigating the challenges of breastfeeding or a seasoned pro offering guidance, this group is for you!

All mothers, expectant mothers, and anyone interested in breastfeeding support are welcome! We encourage an inclusive environment where diverse experiences are celebrated and respected. Feel free to bring your friends for an even more welcoming experience!

The group will be joined by Cassie Geithman BSN, RN, IBCLC, CPST, Community Health Nurse, Bismarck-Burleigh Public Health who has worked in obstetrics and lactation for more than 30 years, providing lactation support in the hospital and community settings. Cassie is passionate about promoting breastfeeding as a cornerstone of maternal and infant health and is committed to supporting mothers and families on their breastfeeding journey.

Project Based Learning PD
2024-08-19 18:00 - 19:00 | ND
Jeff Wheatcraft will be visiting from San Antonio, TX sponsored by the Visiting Scientist Series. Through “The Wheatcraft Project,” Jeff aims to “empower educators with tools to support engaging students in thoughtful discovery of the natural world, the impacts and changes humans have made, and the creation of solutions to our toughest problems.” Join us, at North Dakota’s Gateway to Science on August 19th from 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm for Project Based Learning PD to learn more about incorporating and building STEM experiences.

Preschool Discovery Hour
2024-09-11 09:00 - 09:45, 2024-09-14 09:00 - 09:45 | Gateway to Science, 1600 Canary Ave, Bismarck, ND, 58503, United States
This Month’s Program

This month, we’re launching into a Cosmic Adventure for PDH to celebrate International Observe the Moon Night! Join us on Wednesday, September 11, and Saturday, September 14, from 9:00 to 9:45 am for a morning of space exploration with your little astronauts. Enjoy activities like lunar rovers, planet painting, the Project Artemis story, and more!

What is PDH?
Preschool Discovery Hour is a FREE program, held the second Wednesday and Saturday of each month, where children and their favorite adults can participate in hands-on activities and explore concepts together. Early childhood educators will be present to engage little learners and their guardians in understanding the concepts together.
Who can attend?
Our littlest learners and their favorite adults can attend Preschool Discovery Hour. Older siblings are welcome to explore and participate as helpers!
After the Program
Once the PDH program concludes, families are encouraged to explore the interactive exhibits gallery. The gallery will be open earlier to those who choose to stay and explore for a quieter environment before opening to the public at 10:00 a.m. Gateway to Science members can visit the gallery at no charge, while non-members will pay regular admission fees.
Questions?
Contact Onsite Education Director Alisha Kelim, at alisha@gscience.org

International Observe the Moon Night
2024-09-14 19:30 - 21:30 | Gateway to Science, 1600 Canary Ave, Bismarck, ND, 58503, United States
Mark your calendars for Saturday, September 14, 2024, from 7:30 to 9:30 pm for the next International Observe the Moon Night!
At our FREE event partnering with Morton Mandan Public Library, you can enjoy Discovery Dome shows, story time on a moon map, telescopes, photo ops, hands-on space activities, and SO MUCH MORE! 3andME will be providing moon snacks and hot chocolate for your enjoyment throughout the night! Join us and people worldwide in learning about lunar science and exploration, participating in celestial observations, and honoring cultural and personal connections to the Moon.

Gateway to Play
2024-09-28 11:30 - 14:30 | Gateway to Science, 1600 Canary Ave, Bismarck, ND, 58503, United States
Join us at Gateway to Play on September 28 for an epic celebration of Worldwide Day of Play!
From 11:30 am – 2:30 pm, dive into hands-on, playful learning activities throughout our facility as we team up with Nickelodeon and the Association of Children’s Museums (ACM) for this global event. Activities to look forward to include shadow puppets, an obstacle course, chalk bodies, and more! Plus, every activity comes with a fun takeaway!
Arthur G. Affleck, III, of ACM, says it best: “Play enriches lives and supports healthy development. Our goal is to make learning joyful and effective through play.”
As part of Nickelodeon’s Our World initiative, we’re proud to be among over 1,000 museums promoting the power of play.
Don’t miss out—bring your little explorers and join the fun at Gateway to Play! Admission required.

(Not So) Spooky Science Preschool Discovery Hour
2024-10-09 09:00 - 09:45, 2024-10-12 09:00 - 09:45 | Gateway to Science, 1600 Canary Ave, Bismarck, ND, 58503, United States
It’s time to get spooky for October’s PDH! Join us on Wednesday, October 9, and Saturday, October 12, from 9:00 to 9:45 am for a morning of (not so) spooky science with your little ghosts and goblins!
What is PDH?
Preschool Discovery Hour is a FREE program, held the second Wednesday and Saturday of each month, where children and their favorite adults can participate in hands-on activities and explore concepts together. Early childhood educators will be present to engage little learners and their guardians in understanding the concepts together.
Who can attend?
Our littlest learners and their favorite adults can attend Preschool Discovery Hour. Older siblings are welcome to explore and participate as helpers!
After the Program
Once the PDH program concludes, families are encouraged to explore the interactive exhibits gallery. The gallery will be open earlier to those who choose to stay and explore for a quieter environment before opening to the public at 10:00 a.m. Gateway to Science members can visit the gallery at no charge, while non-members will pay regular admission fees.
Questions?
Contact Onsite Education Director Alisha Kelim, at alisha@gscience.org

STEM Spooktacular
2024-10-27 13:00 - 16:00 | Gateway to Science, 1600 Canary Ave, Bismarck, ND, 58503, United States
October means it’s time for STEM Spooktacular!
Join us in your costumes on October 27 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM for a fun-filled day where spooky meets science! Enjoy Halloween-themed STEM activities and surprises throughout the event.
Mark your calendars for our spine-tingling STEM Spooktacular—you won’t want to miss it!
*Admission is required for access to all Spooktacular activities.*

Einstein on Wine
2024-11-15 17:00 - 22:00 | Gateway to Science, 1600 Canary Ave, Bismarck, ND, 58503, United States
Einstein on Wine
North Dakota’s Gateway to Science’s signature fundraising event
Join us for a night of STEM, celebration, community, auctions, and delicious food, wine, and drink!
Event Details
Date: Friday, November 15th
Doors Open: 5:00 PM
Dinner: 6:30 PM
Program: 8:00 PM
Join Us For

A social hour to get hands-on with our mission and enjoy appetizers and refreshments

Dinner in the Innovation Space, with panoramic views of the Missouri River

STEM Challenges

Interactive exhibit gallery activities

Silent and live auctions

World Soil Day
2024-12-05 10:00 - 19:00 | Gateway to Science, 1600 Canary Ave, Bismarck, ND, 58503, United States
Join us for World Soil Day as we partner with the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service to bring you special hands-on activities! To celebrate the power of healthy soils, there will be a scavenger hunt for prizes, soil tunnel experience, soil profile bookmarks, and more!

Wine, Painting, and AI
2024-12-07 18:00 - 20:00 | Gateway to Science, 1600 Canary Ave, Bismarck, ND, 58503, United States
Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of AI as you create your own photo prompt and bring it to life with guidance from the talented Paul Noot!

Enjoy a glass of wine and light snacks while exploring your creativity on December 7th from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. This event is for 21+ only, so grab your friends and don’t miss out!

Pre-registration required – $25/person includes a drink, canvas, and supplies.

Gateway After Dark is an adult-centered programming series designed to inspire the scientist in everyone and allow us to cultivate interest and relationships with new audiences. We will strive to provide new and engaging experiences using feedback from our community.

Summer Science in the Winter
2024-12-11 09:00 - 09:45, 2024-12-14 09:00 - 09:45 | Gateway to Science, 1600 Canary Ave, Bismarck, ND, 58503, United States
This Month’s Program
Escape the cold and dream about the warmth of summer at our Summer Science in the Winter Preschool Discovery Hour! This month, we’re bringing the sunshine to you with fun, hands-on STEM activities inspired by the joys of summer. Join us Wednesday, December 11 & Saturday, December 14 from 9:00 AM – 9:45 AM. Activities include fingerprint clay flowers, sand castle science, summer snow globe, and more!
Who can attend?
Our littlest learners and their favorite adults can attend Preschool Discovery Hour. Older siblings are welcome to explore and participate as helpers!
What is PDH?
Preschool Discovery Hour is a FREE program held on the second Wednesday and Saturday of each month from 9:00 AM to 9:45 AM. It is an opportunity for children and their favorite adults to participate in hands-on activities and explore concepts together. Early childhood educators will be present to engage little learners and their guardians in understanding the concepts together.

Noon Year's Eve Celebration
2024-12-31 10:00 - 14:00 | Gateway to Science, 1600 Canary Ave, Bismarck, ND, 58503, United States
Kick off the New Year early with exciting activities like parade float engineer, parade robot coding, confetti shooters, gallery exploration, and much more! Don’t miss the countdown to noon, complete with a thrilling balloon drop to ring in the New Year!
All this fun for just $3 per person—come celebrate with us and make this year’s start unforgettable!

Winter Wonderland PDH
2025-01-08 09:00 - 09:45, 2025-01-11 09:00 - 09:45 | Gateway to Science, 1600 Canary Ave, Bismarck, ND, 58503, United States
Get ready for an unforgettable winter adventure! This January, we’re teaming up with Huff Hills to bring you an epic Winter Wonderland filled with thrilling, hands-on fun! Mark your calendars for January 8th & 11th from 9:00 to 9:45 AM as we explore exciting activities like cardboard skiing, animal adaptations, snowflake wind tunnel, snowmen pom pom launchers, and so much more! Whether you’re a winter enthusiast or looking for a creative way to embrace the season, this event has something for everyone. Don’t miss out on the fun—join us for a frosty good time!
