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# North Dakota's Gateway to Science

Inspiring the scientist in everyone

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## Posts

- [News](https://gatewaytoscience.org/news/) - Learn about new exhibits, events, workshops, community involvement, upcoming plans, activities, camps, and more happening at North Dakota's Gateway to Science.
- [Spring at Preschool Discovery Hour: Bugs, Coding, and Space Exploration](https://gatewaytoscience.org/spring-at-preschool-discovery-hour-bugs-coding-and-space-exploration/) - This spring’s Preschool Discovery Hour brought hands-on STEM learning to life with explorations of bugs, coding, and outer space.
- [Volunteer Spotlight: Michelle Morgenstern](https://gatewaytoscience.org/volunteer-spotlight-michelle-morgenstern/) - From volunteer to staff member, Michelle Morgenstern brings her biology background and passion for hands-on science to create engaging visitor experiences.
- [A New Mosaic Combines Science, Art, and North Dakota’s Landscape](https://gatewaytoscience.org/a-new-mosaic-combines-science-art-and-north-dakotas-landscape/) - A new mosaic by Paul Noot highlights North Dakota crops, pollinators, and prairie landscapes in the Gateway to Science's Outdoor Explorium.
- [Come Walk the Prairie With Us This Summer](https://gatewaytoscience.org/come-walk-the-prairie-with-us-this-summer/) - Slow down and explore the prairie with guided walks across the Bismarck–Mandan area. Discover plants, birds, and wildlife in a hands-on, all-ages experience.
- [Tree Planting in Honor of Frank Koch](https://gatewaytoscience.org/tree-planting-frank-koch/) - We celebrated the legacy of Frank Koch, founding scientist of North Dakota’s Gateway to Science, with a commemorative tree planting in the Outdoor Explorium.
- [Volunteer Spotlight: Brody Deeter](https://gatewaytoscience.org/volunteer-spotlight-brody-deeter/) - Meet Brody Deeter, a former Gateway to Science camper turned volunteer who brings curiosity, creativity, and a passion for helping others explore STEM.
- [STEM All-Star 2026 Nominations](https://gatewaytoscience.org/stem-all-star-2026-nominations/) - Nominate outstanding North Dakota students for the 2026 STEM All-Stars—celebrating academic excellence, with awards, recognition, and scholarship opportunity.
- [Strengthening STEM Teaching Through Applied Professional Development](https://gatewaytoscience.org/strengthening-stem-teaching-through-applied-professional-development/) - Learn how we're supporting educators right now with STEM professional development designed for today’s classrooms, emerging topics, and real-world application.
- [North Dakota’s Gateway to Science Hosts Teacher Appreciation Day Focused on Community and Classroom Resources](https://gatewaytoscience.org/north-dakotas-gateway-to-science-hosts-teacher-appreciation-day-focused-on-community-and-classroom-resources/) - North Dakota’s Gateway to Science invites educators from across the region to take part in Teacher Appreciation Day on Sunday, February 8, from 1:00 to 5:00 PM.
- [Volunteer Spotlight: Connie Sprynczynatyk](https://gatewaytoscience.org/volunteer-spotlight-connie-sprynczynatyk/) - Connie Sprynczynatyk, helped create and manages our pollinator garden, along with other NDSU Master Gardeners and volunteers, in our Outdoor Explorium.
- [Countdown to Summer Camp 2026: Let the Adventure Begin!](https://gatewaytoscience.org/stem-summer-camp-countdown-2026/) - Summer Camp 2026 starts after Memorial Day and registration is open for grades 1–6. Hands-on experiments and projects make learning fun, where each week is new!
- [North Dakota Students Take Robotics to the Next Level](https://gatewaytoscience.org/north-dakota-students-take-robotics-to-the-next-level/) - North Dakota robotics is growing fast. See how students, volunteers, and partners made this season a success on state, national, and international stages.
- [From Germs to Snowflakes to Sweet Treats: A Winter of Discovery for Little Learners](https://gatewaytoscience.org/from-germs-to-snowflakes-to-sweet-treats-a-winter-of-discovery-for-little-learners/) - This winter, little learners explored germs, snowflakes, and sweet treats through hands-on STEM play, imagination, and discovery at Preschool Discovery Hour.
- [North Dakota’s Gateway to Science to Host Public Event for The Nature Record Assessment](https://gatewaytoscience.org/public-event-for-nature-record-assessment/) - Free April 26 event at Gateway to Science: public discussion with The Nature Record (5–7:30 PM) plus hands-on nature activities for all ages (1–5 PM).
- [Come Celebrate National Robotics Week](https://gatewaytoscience.org/come-celebrate-national-robotics-week/) - Join us for National Robotics Week! It's a full week, including a gallery scavenger hunt, FIRST robotics scrimmage, and a themed Preschool Discovery Hour.
- [Empowering Student Research Across North Dakota](https://gatewaytoscience.org/empowering-student-research-across-north-dakota/) - Teachers gain hands-on professional development and resources thanks to Society for Science's support of student-led research and real-world learning statewide.
- [STEM All-Star 2025 Nominations](https://gatewaytoscience.org/stem-all-star-2025-nominations/) - Each year, six students from ND schools are selected as STEM All-Stars in recognition of their hard work, commitment to education, and passion for learning.
- [2025 Annual Report](https://gatewaytoscience.org/2025-annual-report/) - A Letter from our Board President It is an immense privilege to be involved in the mission and impact of North Dakota’s Gateway to Science, and I warmly invite all who read this report to continue their support and involvement, or to visit our organization and learn how to become an involved member. As the
- [2024 Annual Report](https://gatewaytoscience.org/2024-annual-report/) - 2024 was our 30th year in operation and gave us a chance to look back at our accomplishments, while also looking forward to what’s next. Read the Annual Report.
- [Discover Engineering Returns to Celebrate National Engineering Week](https://gatewaytoscience.org/discover-engineering-returns-to-celebrate-national-engineering-week/) - Celebrate National Engineering Week at Discover Engineering on Feb. 28 at Kirkwood Mall with free, hands-on STEM activities led by local scientists.
- [Creativity Takes Center Stage in Science First](https://gatewaytoscience.org/creativity-takes-center-stage-in-science-first/) - Explore the Building Zone in Science First, where kids’ creativity comes alive! See their creations, inspire imagination, and plan your family visit.
- [North Dakota’s Gateway to Science and NDSU College of Engineering Launch Statewide STEM Partnership](https://gatewaytoscience.org/north-dakotas-gateway-to-science-and-ndsu-college-of-engineering-launch-statewide-stem-partnership/) - North Dakota’s Gateway to Science and NDSU College of Engineering launch a statewide partnership expanding K–12 STEM, engineering, and precision ag education.
- [Giving Hearts Day Supports Access to STEM](https://gatewaytoscience.org/giving-hearts-day-supports-access-to-stem/) - Support statewide STEM outreach this Giving Hearts Day on Feb 12, 2026. Your gift helps deliver hands-on learning in the gallery and across the state.
- [Teacher Appreciation Day 2026](https://gatewaytoscience.org/teacher-appreciation-day-2026/) - Join us for Teacher Appreciation Day! Free with admission for educators, featuring STEM exhibits, resources, and interactive activities.
- [Monthly Planetarium Dome Shows at the Science Center](https://gatewaytoscience.org/monthly-planetarium-dome-shows-at-the-science-center/) - Experience monthly planetarium shows at the science center! Explore space, science, and Earth in an immersive 360° digital dome. Shows are free with admission.
- [Join Us on MLK Day for $3 Admission—Thanks to Bobcat! ](https://gatewaytoscience.org/reduced-admission-on-mlk/) - Enjoy $3 admission on MLK Day, thanks to Bobcat. Bring your crew for hands-on exhibits, STEM exploration, and a full day of curiosity and fun.
- [Volunteer Spotlight: Marvin](https://gatewaytoscience.org/volunteer-spotlight-marvin/) - Meet Marvin Vetter, a dedicated NDGTS volunteer whose positivity and reliability help create meaningful, joyful STEM experiences for every visitor.
- [Volunteer Spotlight: Errol Erickson](https://gatewaytoscience.org/volunteer-spotlight-errol-erickson/) - Meet Errol Erickson, a dedicated volunteer at Gateway to Science, sharing his passion for science and inspiring curiosity in visitors of all ages.
- [The Gardening Guild is Growing a Buzz at the Outdoor Explorium](https://gatewaytoscience.org/the-gardening-guild-growing-buzz-at-outdoor-explorium/) - A vibrant pollinator garden is taking root in the Outdoor Explorium at NDGTS, connecting visitors with nature, science, and North Dakota’s environment.
- [New GoodinND Foundation Invests in Statewide STEM Access](https://gatewaytoscience.org/new-goodinnd-foundation-invests-in-statewide-stem-access/) - The GoodinND Foundation supports North Dakota’s Gateway to Science, helping bring hands-on STEM learning and outreach programs statewide.
- [Families Got Spooky with Science at STEM Spooktacular 2025](https://gatewaytoscience.org/families-got-spooky-with-science-at-stem-spooktacular-2025/) - Visitors enjoyed hands-on STEM at Spooktacular 2025, featuring glowing experiments, robotic spiders, and Halloween-themed fun, thanks to CyberNet Security.
- [What We Explored This Fall at Preschool Discovery Hour](https://gatewaytoscience.org/what-we-explored-this-fall-at-preschool-discovery-hour/) - This fall at Preschool Discovery Hour, kids explored water, apples, leaves, pumpkins, and fall feelings through hands-on STEM and sensory activities.
- [Science on the Rocks: Spooky Spirits Served With a Side of STEM](https://gatewaytoscience.org/science-on-the-rocks-spooky-spirits-served-with-a-side-of-stem/) - Adults experimented with the science behind cocktails at Science on the Rocks: Spooky Spirits—featuring molecular gastronomy, smoke, and dry ice with Oscar’s.
- [Gateway to Science Joins Healing through Play Initiative](https://gatewaytoscience.org/healing-through-play/) - During Children’s Grief Awareness Month, NDGTS offers Healing through Play activities that connect science, creativity, and emotional healing.
- [New Whisper Dishes: Hear Science in Action](https://gatewaytoscience.org/new-whisper-dishes-hear-science-in-action/) - Hear science in action with the Whisper Dishes. Explore how sound travels and test how your whispers carry across the air—rain, shine, or snow.
- [Adult Science & Wellness Night: Heat, Cold, and the Science Behind It](https://gatewaytoscience.org/saunas-and-science/) - Adults explored the science of saunas and ice baths at Gateway to Science with NorDak Sauna Co. and Simply You Wellness—a hands-on night of wellness and fun.
- [International Observe the Moon Night 2025](https://gatewaytoscience.org/international-observe-the-moon-night-2025/) - Families joined Gateway to Science and thousands worldwide for International Observe the Moon Night—an evening of discovery, community, and stargazing
- [Expanding STEM Research Opportunities with the Society for Science](https://gatewaytoscience.org/expanding-stem-research-opportunities-with-the-society-for-science/) - NDGTS STEM Educator Annie Beck named North Dakota STEM Research Ambassador with Society for Science, expanding student research statewide.
- [Volunteer Spotlight: Jan Beck](https://gatewaytoscience.org/volunteer-spotlight-jan-beck/) - Celebrate volunteer Jan Beck. From leading lessons at the Anatomage Table to supporting events, her passion for science and learning makes a lasting difference.
- [New Play Workshop Exhibits Bring STEM Careers to Life](https://gatewaytoscience.org/new-play-workshop-exhibits-bring-stem-careers-to-life/) - Discover our new IF/THEN Play Workshops! Kids can explore real STEM careers through hands-on fun inspired by women scientists and engineers.
- [Adults Took Over the Science Center – and Loved It!](https://gatewaytoscience.org/adults-took-over-the-science-center-and-loved-it/) - Adults 50+ enjoyed an AARP Day at Gateway to Science, exploring hands-on exhibits and participating in a Digital Literacy workshop in a fun, relaxed setting.
- [Vego Garden Donation Helps Kids Dig Into Science](https://gatewaytoscience.org/vego-garden-donation-helps-kids-dig-into-science/) - Gateway to Science’s Outdoor Explorium features new Vego Garden beds for hands-on STEM learning, from sensory gardens to space station experiments.
- [Experience the New Bobcat Excavator Exhibit](https://gatewaytoscience.org/experience-the-new-bobcat-excavator-exhibit/) - Discover the new Bobcat Excavator at North Dakota’s Gateway to Science! Explore engineering and hydraulics through interactive play. Free with membership.
- [Celebrating Grandparents: STEM, Play, and Memories Together](https://gatewaytoscience.org/celebrating-grandparents-stem-play-and-memories-together/) - Celebrate Grandparents Day at North Dakota’s Gateway to Science in Bismarck. Enjoy hands-on STEM exhibits, family-friendly activities, and fun for all ages.
- [STEM Made Fun. Summer Camp Designed for Kids.](https://gatewaytoscience.org/stem-made-fun-summer-camp-designed-for-kids/) - This summer, Gateway to Science Elementary Summer Camps gave young scientists hands-on STEM experiences to explore, experiment, and discover.
- [Experience Flight Like Never Before](https://gatewaytoscience.org/experience-flight-like-never-before/) - Our flight simulator lets visitors of all ages learn aviation basics, practice takeoffs and landings, and try advanced aircraft—all free with admission.
- [Gateway to Science Unveils Digitalis Dome Planetarium](https://gatewaytoscience.org/gateway-to-science-unveils-digitalis-dome-planetarium/) - Join Gateway to Science in Bismarck for an exclusive preview of the Digitalis Dome Planetarium on August 25, 2025 for a truly immersive experience.
- [From Planetariums to Pop-Up Science Fairs: STEM Learning Goes to Students](https://gatewaytoscience.org/from-planetariums-to-pop-up-science-fairs-stem-learning-goes-to-students/) - We're now booking fall and spring dates for On the Go travelling programs, bringing interactive STEM learning directly to participants—no buses required.
- [Rockets. Robots. River Days. Middle School STEM Camp Delivered.](https://gatewaytoscience.org/rockets-robots-river-days-middle-school-stem-camp-delivered/) - Middle schoolers explored STEM through rockets, robots, and real-world experiments—discover the highlights from a summer packed with hands-on adventure.
- [Meet Women in STEM Through Play](https://gatewaytoscience.org/meet-women-in-stem-through-play/) - Discover the new IF/THEN activity stations—seasonally rotating, hands-on STEM activities inspired by female scientists. Fun for all ages, all year long!
- [11-10-02 Partnership Expands STEM Access for Local Students](https://gatewaytoscience.org/11-10-02-partnership-expands-stem-access-for-local-students/) - Students received STEM tech, memberships, and camp access through a partnership between 11-10-02 Foundation and North Dakota’s Gateway to Science.
- [My Family and Gateway to Science](https://gatewaytoscience.org/my-family/) - When Gateway to Science opened in November 1994, my husband Keith and I had daughters in 4th grade and kindergarten. We soon joined other families (Frank and Kay Koch, Dave and Connie Sprynczynatyk, Gregg and Sandy Wiche, Alan and Karen Traeholt, Tina Stroh, and others) volunteering together to inspire the discovery of science through hands-on
- [Gateway to Science Participates in Museums for All Program](https://gatewaytoscience.org/gateway-to-science-participates-in-museums-for-all-program/) - Gateway to Science joins Museums for All, an access program of the Institute of Museum and Library Services, through the Association of Children’s Museums.
- [Gateway to Science Joins Association of Children's Museums](https://gatewaytoscience.org/gateway-to-science-joins-association-of-childrens-museums/) - Gateway to Science joined the Association of Children’s Museums in addition to its membership with the Association of Science and Technology Centers.
- [Gateway to Science field trips are increasing as covid restrictions relax](https://gatewaytoscience.org/gateway-to-science-field-trips-are-increasing-as-covid-restrictions-relax/)
- [On the Go Programs](https://gatewaytoscience.org/on-the-go-programs/)
- [Summer camps gearing up for opening day](https://gatewaytoscience.org/summer-camps-gearing-up-for-opening-day/)
- [Gateway to Science Announces Name Change](https://gatewaytoscience.org/gateway-to-science-announces-name-change/) - Gateway to Science announced a name change to “North Dakota’s Gateway to Science.” The name change recognizes support received from North Dakota.
- [How to support North Dakota's Gateway to Science](https://gatewaytoscience.org/support/) - “I wish I was rich so I could donate to your new building.” People have said this to me more times than I can count over the years. What many may not realize is that you don’t need to be rich to support North Dakota’s Gateway to Science, donating to the capital campaign for the
- [Keeping workforce development at the forefront in Bismarck-Mandan](https://gatewaytoscience.org/ritter-chamberedc/) - One of the most common questions that I get asked is, “So, what’s going on in Bismarck-Mandan?” It’s an honest question. Now, it's Gateway to Science.
- [A parent's perspective](https://gatewaytoscience.org/parent/) - North Dakota’s Gateway to Science STEM Adventure Camp has been beyond beneficial for my children this summer in so many ways. My daughter, Aerianna, enjoyed...
- [Current NDGTS Location to Close October 15](https://gatewaytoscience.org/current-ndgts-location-to-close-october-15/) - Gateway to Science's current gallery will close at 5pm on Saturday, October 15, 2022. The new science center will open in early 2023.
- [Gateway to Science re-opens in new location](https://gatewaytoscience.org/38035/)
- [ND Today: Gateway to Science grand opening](https://gatewaytoscience.org/nd-today-gateway-to-science-grand-opening/)
- [Studio 701 Live at North Dakota’s Gateway to Science new location](https://gatewaytoscience.org/studio-701-live-at-north-dakotas-gateway-to-science-new-location/)
- [Grand Opening: North Dakota’s Gateway to Science](https://gatewaytoscience.org/grand-opening-north-dakotas-gateway-to-science/)
- [New Gateway to Science opens in Bismarck](https://gatewaytoscience.org/new-gateway-to-science-opens-in-bismarck/)
- [North Dakota’s Gateway to Science: A generational legacy](https://gatewaytoscience.org/north-dakotas-gateway-to-science-a-generational-legacy/)
- [Opportunity for All](https://gatewaytoscience.org/opportunity-for-all/) - Learn about our Outreach and Education Director, Hope Burdolski's wonderful opportunity to travel to Johnson City, TX for the upcoming Eclipse on April 8th!
- [Find Your Place in Space](https://gatewaytoscience.org/find-your-place-in-space/)
- [Mamava](https://gatewaytoscience.org/mamava/) - Mamava, a free-standing lactation pod, that provides a private, clean, and comfortable space for breastfeeding mothers in busy public locations.
- [New Exhibit Flying in this Summer](https://gatewaytoscience.org/new-exhibit-flying-in-this-summer/)
- [Road Closure](https://gatewaytoscience.org/road-closure/) - Happy last week of the school year! With this, the state track meet follows on May 23-25—held at the MDU Resources Community Bowl right across the street from us. As a result, starting Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at noon until Saturday, May 25, 2024, at 6 pm Canary Ave will be closed from the main parking lot
- [Coming Soon to the Gallery: Take Flight at Gateway to Science!](https://gatewaytoscience.org/new-exhibit-has-landed/) - Thanks to a new grant award from the North Dakota Space Grant Consortium, we’re adding a hands-on flight simulator exhibit to our gallery.
- [Time Flies!](https://gatewaytoscience.org/time-flies/) - Take a look into the decades of hands-on fun as North Dakota’s Gateway to Science is celebrating 30 years! Join us on July 20-21 for a weekend celebration.
- [30 Years Later](https://gatewaytoscience.org/30-years-later/) - Over the last 30 years, North Dakota’s Gateway to Science (NDGTS) evolved from hopeful beginnings to become a thriving hub of exploration and innovation.
- [The Next 30 Years](https://gatewaytoscience.org/the-next-30-years/) - The Next 30 Years If the last 30 years has taught North Dakota’s Gateway to Science (NDGTS) anything, it’s to keep looking forward at what’s next as we celebrate how far we’ve come. As we continue to build from where we’ve come, we’re always exploring new ways to inspire the discovery of science in everyone!
- [2024 STEM All Star Students](https://gatewaytoscience.org/2024-stem-all-star-students/) - 2024's STEM All Star Students include Brooklyn Hoffman, Taylee Hunsaker, Miguel Menza, Miles Orr, and Kyler Sabin. In partnerships with Bismarck Larks and MDU.
- [AI Summit](https://gatewaytoscience.org/ai-summit/) - NDGTS co-hosted an AI in Education Summit on September 17, 2024 along with the ND STEM Ecosystem, Teaching Institute for Excellence in STEM, and aiEDU.
- [What’s the Buzz? A New Bee Colony Has Arrived](https://gatewaytoscience.org/w-got-bees/) - A new bee colony has arrived, thanks to the ND Department of Agriculture! Learn where the bees are located and how they’ll be cared for this summer.
- [Gift of Membership](https://gatewaytoscience.org/gift-of-membership/) - Give a gift that lasts all year long with a membership to North Dakota's Gateway to Science! Allow family and friends to take advantage of membership.
- [2025 Discover Engineering at Kirkwood Mall](https://gatewaytoscience.org/2025-discover-engineering-at-kirkwood-mall/) - Discover Engineering is a FREE family event for ALL ages with hands-on engineering activities! Join us this year on Feb 22 11-3 at Kirkwood Mall.
- [Explore the Science of Cocktails](https://gatewaytoscience.org/explore-the-science-of-cocktails/) - On April 12, 2025, attendees will experience firsthand how chemistry, physics, and precision come together to craft the perfect cocktail. Join Us!
- [Gateway Exclusive: A Night of Sneak Peeks and STEM Fun for Members and Stakeholders ](https://gatewaytoscience.org/gateway-exclusive-a-night-of-sneak-peeks-and-stem-fun-for-members-and-stakeholders/) - Get an exclusive first look at a new digital experience that uses motion-based technology to turn physical movement into playful, immersive learning.
- [Bringing Weather Science to Life, Everyday](https://gatewaytoscience.org/bringing-weather-science-to-life-everyday/) - Our on-site, real-time Tempest Weather Station gives visitors a hands-on way to explore real-time weather data and learn how meteorologists forecast the skies.
- [Summer Camps Kick Off at Gateway to Science](https://gatewaytoscience.org/summer-camps-kick-off-at-gateway-to-science/) - We're thrilled to kick-off 11 weeks of STEM-focused summer camps beginning the week of Memorial Day (May 27) and going through August 15.
- [Bismarck Area Students Step into the Role of Athletic Trainers, Cardiologists, Dietitians, and More with Free Summer Science Program](https://gatewaytoscience.org/fifth-year-of-gsk-science-in-the-summer/) - Over 1,000 area children will explore health science through GSK Science in the Summer™—a nationwide program offering fun, hands-on STEM learning.
- [2025 STEM All-Stars](https://gatewaytoscience.org/2025-stem-all-stars/) - 2025 STEM All-Star Students The 2025 STEM All-Stars are Asher Jones, Ian Keller, Khloe Schiermeister, Waylon Seeyle, Susannah Schug, and Robert Anderson (not pictured). Tioga High School science teacher Sarah Skarphol was also honored with a $1,000 STEM grant to support Project Elementary Maker Space. Congratulations to all of the 2025 STEM All-Stars and Ms.
- [Ribbon Cutting Set for Outdoor Explorium](https://gatewaytoscience.org/ribbon-cutting-set-for-outdoor-explorium/) - North Dakota’s Gateway to Science invites the community to a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Outdoor Explorium on Monday, July 8 at 9:00 a.m.
- [North Dakota’s Gateway to Science Receives AARP Grant to Expand STEM Programs](https://gatewaytoscience.org/north-dakotas-gateway-to-science-receives-aarp-grant-to-expand-stem-programs/) - NDGTS is named a 2025 flagship grantee through AARP’s Community Challenge, expanding hands-on STEM programming and digital literacy for adults 50 and older.
- [Big Map, Big Impact: Exploring ND’s Waterways in a Whole New Way](https://gatewaytoscience.org/big-map-big-impact-exploring-nds-waterways-in-a-whole-new-way/) - A new interactive map of North Dakota’s waterways is now part of hands-on conservation at NDGTS, supported by the North Dakota Natural Resources Trust.
- [Science Debunked: A Hands-On Night of Myth-Busting](https://gatewaytoscience.org/science-debunked-a-hands-on-night-of-myth-busting/) - Challenge popular science myths at a hands-on adult night at the science center. Science Debunked is full of curiosity, laughter, and unexpected discoveries.
- [A Place to Grow: Outdoor Explorium Opens at Gateway to Science](https://gatewaytoscience.org/a-place-to-grow-outdoor-explorium-opens-at-gateway-to-science/) - A ribbon cutting celebrated and openedthe Outdoor Explorium—a space designed to enhance STEM offerings through hands-on experiences with the natural world.
- [Essentia Health Sponsors Preschool Discovery Hour for 2025–2026](https://gatewaytoscience.org/essentia-health-sponsors-preschool-discovery-hour-for-2025-2026/) - We’re delighted to announce Essentia Health is the new sponsor of Preschool Discovery Hour, a free program for our youngest learners and their caregivers.
- [Growing Without Dirt: A New Hydroponic Exhibit Takes Root](https://gatewaytoscience.org/growing-without-dirt-a-new-hydroponic-exhibit-takes-root/) - Discover how hydroponics brings soil-free gardening to life at North Dakota's Gateway to Science—hands-on learning for curious minds of all ages.
- [Wine, Science & a Full House](https://gatewaytoscience.org/wine-science-a-full-house/) - Earlier this week, we hosted a fully booked evening of wine, flavor exploration, pairing experiments, and hands-on science with The Jousting Lemur.
- [“An amazing experience” at Purdue University for one NDGTS Center Guide](https://gatewaytoscience.org/purdue-experience/) - Attending Purdue University’s Pre-College Molecular Agriculture Summer Institute (PC MASI) was an amazing experience. The program was “a one-week residential...
- [Boss Display: The Water Table](https://gatewaytoscience.org/boss-display/) - Have you ever wondered where we get the incredible hands-on exhibits that will fill the galleries in the new building? We're working with a team of experts.
- [Field Trips Aren't Just for Fun](https://gatewaytoscience.org/field-trips-blog/) - Balancing budgets against the needs of students has always been a struggle for schools. To make ends meet, many districts are limiting the number of field trips a teacher can take with his or her class. While this may make financial sense, it can also mean students are missing important learning opportunities. Before becoming the
- [It's About Much More Than Science](https://gatewaytoscience.org/more-than-science/) - We at Gateway to Science talk a lot about "inspiring the scientist in everyone," so it may sound blasphemous for me to say this, but the key word in that sentence is not science. It's inspiring. Both of my kids, now adults, grew up very much inspired by Gateway to Science and the Science Museum
- [Rocket Launch](https://gatewaytoscience.org/rocket-launch/) - An out-of-this-world experience, for NDGTS staff members and students from Flasher, ND to witness a rocket launch at Kennedy Space Center!
- [North Dakota's Gateway to Science opening $26 million facility overlooking Missouri River](https://gatewaytoscience.org/38077/) - The nonprofit aims to bolster science education for students. It has been housed at the Frances Leah High Prairie Arts & Science Center in Bismarck.
- [This is that place](https://gatewaytoscience.org/this-is-that-place/) - This is a momentous time for North Dakota’s Gateway to Science. We will re-open this week in our new building at 1600 Canary Avenue, our third location in Bismarck. As I walked out of the old building for the last time, I paused to consider how incredibly grateful I am to lead this organization to
- [Blue Rhino Studio:  Soil Towers, Big Teeth, Cow Monitor, Human Kaleidoscope, Tubulum, and Air Cannon](https://gatewaytoscience.org/blue-rhino/) - Have you ever wondered where we get the incredible hands-on exhibits that will fill the galleries in the new building? Teams of exhibit developers design and create each experience. We are highlighting some of these developers and sharing the process of making an idea become an interactive exhibit for our galleries. In addition, we will
- [Gateway to Science offers reduced rate for low-income families with Museums for All program](https://gatewaytoscience.org/gateway-to-science-offers-reduced-rate-for-low-income-families-with-museums-for-all-program/)
- [Sphero ball STEM demonstration at Studio 701](https://gatewaytoscience.org/sphero-ball-stem-demonstration-at-studio-701/)
- [Visiting rocket scientist at BSC](https://gatewaytoscience.org/visiting-rocket-scientist-at-bsc/)
- [Rocket scientist comes to Bismarck](https://gatewaytoscience.org/rocket-scientist-comes-to-bismarck/)
- [Stepping into STEM program for 8th grade girls](https://gatewaytoscience.org/stepping-into-stem-program-for-8th-grade-girls/)
- [Young girls are stepping into STEM](https://gatewaytoscience.org/young-girls-are-stepping-into-stem/)
- [Little engineers at North Dakota's Gateway to Science](https://gatewaytoscience.org/little-engineers-at-north-dakotas-gateway-to-science/)
- [Lincoln Elementary (Jamestown) holds STEM Day](https://gatewaytoscience.org/lincoln-elementary-jamestown-holds-stem-day/)
- [Discover Engineering at Kirkwood Mall](https://gatewaytoscience.org/discover-engineering-at-kirkwood-mall/)
- [North Dakota's Gateway to Science gets $250,000 donation to support STEM programs](https://gatewaytoscience.org/north-dakotas-gateway-to-science-gets-250000-donation-to-support-stem-programs/)
- [TechSavvy and STEMtastic combine fun with possible careers](https://gatewaytoscience.org/techsavvy-and-stemtastic-combine-fun-with-possible-careers/)
- ["It's going to be cool" (Bismarck Tribune Photo)](https://gatewaytoscience.org/its-going-to-be-cool-bismarck-tribune-photo/)
- [ND camps receive grants to provide educational for children during summer months](https://gatewaytoscience.org/nd-camps-receive-grants-to-provide-educational-for-children-during-summer-months/)
- [New Gateway to Science building takes shape](https://gatewaytoscience.org/new-gateway-to-science-building-takes-shape/)
- [Kids learn about science at STEM Expo](https://gatewaytoscience.org/kids-learn-about-science-at-stem-expo/)
- [Free Family Day at Gateway to Science (Studio 701)](https://gatewaytoscience.org/free-family-day-at-gateway-to-science-studio-701/)
- [Students attend STEM camp in Bismarck](https://gatewaytoscience.org/students-attend-stem-camp-in-bismarck/)
- [Family Fun Day (ND Today)](https://gatewaytoscience.org/family-fun-day-nd-today/)
- [Weather All Around KFYR-TV: New gallery at Gateway to Science includes a KFYR-sponsored weather center](https://gatewaytoscience.org/weather-all-around-kfyr-tv-new-gallery-at-gateway-to-science-includes-a-kfyr-sponsored-weather-center/)
- [Fresh Pour (Bismarck Tribune photo of new building)](https://gatewaytoscience.org/fresh-pour-bismarck-tribune-photo-of-new-building/)
- [Inside look into the new Gateway to Science building](https://gatewaytoscience.org/inside-look-into-the-new-gateway-to-science-building/)
- [New Gateway to Science Opening in Bismarck](https://gatewaytoscience.org/new-gateway-to-science-opening-in-bismarck/)

## Pages

- [Home](https://gatewaytoscience.org/) - North Dakota's Gateway to Science exhibits gallery, workshops, camps, events, and outreach offer interactive, hands-on STEM for all ages. Plan your visit today!
- [Learn](https://gatewaytoscience.org/learn/) - We have educational programming for all ages, like Gateway to Science on the Go, summer and out-of-school camps and clubs, preschool discovery hour, and more!
- [Scholarships](https://gatewaytoscience.org/learn/camps-and-clubs/scholarships/) - Thanks to the generous support of individuals and organizations in our community, we offer partial scholarships for our educational programs. Apply here.
- [Employment](https://gatewaytoscience.org/about/employment/) - Are you interested in joining our team and inspiring the scientist in everyone? Check out the available job opportunities and join us!
- [Tom & Frances Leach Foundation Lobby](https://gatewaytoscience.org/visit/plan-your-visit/exhibits/lobby/)
- [Preschool Discovery Hour](https://gatewaytoscience.org/learn/preschool-discovery-hour/) - Preschool Discovery Hour is a FREE program where children and their favorite adults can participate in hands-on activities and explore concepts together!
- [Staff](https://gatewaytoscience.org/about/staff/) - Get to know the talented individuals who make our mission possible and see how the North Dakota's Gateway to Science staff is shaping the future of STEM.
- [Preferred Catering List](https://gatewaytoscience.org/visit/private-event-rentals/preferred-catering-list/) - Whether you're hosting a corporate gathering, wedding, or private event, our preferred catering list features trusted local providers offering diverse menus.
- [GTS on the Go](https://gatewaytoscience.org/learn/gts-on-the-go/) - Let us bring exciting, hands-on learning experiences for K-12 students in science, technology, engineering, and math to your community!
- [Forever Fund](https://gatewaytoscience.org/support/endowment-fund/) - NDGTS established an endowment fund at the North Dakota Community Foundation (NDCF). Donations support science center operations for years to come.
- [About](https://gatewaytoscience.org/about/) - Learn about our team and mission to inspire the discovery of science through hands-on experience with joy, experimentation, collaboration, and community.
- [Development Director Job](https://gatewaytoscience.org/about/employment/development-director-job/) - Seeking a strategic Development Director to lead fundraising, donor stewardship, and community partnerships in Bismarck, ND.
- [North Dakota State Tax Credit for Endowment Gifts](https://gatewaytoscience.org/support/endowment-fund/north-dakota-state-tax-credit-for-endowment-gifts/) - Learn more about tax credits and giving options when exploring an endowment gift to North Dakota's Gateway to Science or another eligible organization.
- [Amenities & Accessibility](https://gatewaytoscience.org/visit/plan-your-visit/amenities-accessibility/) - We strive to ensure that everyone can fully enjoy our exhibits, programs, and facilities by offering a variety of amenities for comfort and accessibility.
- [Coding Clubs](https://gatewaytoscience.org/learn/camps-and-clubs/coding-clubs/) - Our Coding Clubs summer are offered to students in grades 3-8. This is a chance for students to embrace their inner computer scientists and unlock potential!
- [Private Events and Rentals](https://gatewaytoscience.org/visit/private-event-rentals/) - Host your event overlooking the Missouri River in our Innovation Space or on the deck. Additional rentals include classroom, lab, conference room, and deck.
- [Request a Donation](https://gatewaytoscience.org/about/request-a-donation/) - Do you have a fundraiser or other community event that needs a donation? We provide a limited number of admission passes to other non-profits. Request here.
- [Support](https://gatewaytoscience.org/support/) - Your support helps us provide educational experiences and create new opportunities for learners of all ages. Explore the many ways you can make an impact today.
- [Fundraising](https://gatewaytoscience.org/support/fundraising/) - Fundraising directly supports hands-on STEM learning experiences for all ages. Every dollar makes a difference in fostering curiosity and innovation.
- [The Need for STEM](https://gatewaytoscience.org/about/impact/need-for-stem/) - STEM skills are essential, universal, and adaptable across industries and occupations. NDGTS addresses this need through its hands-on gallery and programming.
- [Visiting Scientists Series](https://gatewaytoscience.org/learn/visiting-scientist-series/) - The Visiting Scientist Series inspires and educates young people and the public about Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM).
- [STEMzone](https://gatewaytoscience.org/learn/gts-on-the-go/stemzone/) - Let North Dakota’s Gateway to Science on the Go bring high-energy hands-on STEM educational experiences to your school or community!
- [Gift Cards](https://gatewaytoscience.org/support/gift-cards/) - Purchasing Gift Cards at North Dakota's Gateway to Science Looking for the perfect gift? Gateway to Science gift cards are a great way to inspire learning! Available for purchase at the front desk inside the science center, gift cards can be used for: Admission to explore hands-on exhibits Purchasing or renewing membership Gift shop purchases on
- [Membership](https://gatewaytoscience.org/support/membership/) - Being a member of North Dakota’s Gateway to Science opens the door to new opportunities and nurtures life long learning while having fun--all year long!
- [Corporate Membership](https://gatewaytoscience.org/support/corporate-membership/) - Consider a corporate membership to help transform lives, cultivate modern workforce skills, and connect community to industry through science education.
- [Board of Directors](https://gatewaytoscience.org/about/board-of-directors/) - Our Board of Directors are committed to fostering curiosity and discovery, making a lasting impact on the future of STEM education.
- [Building for the Future Donors](https://gatewaytoscience.org/support/donor-list/) - The support and commitment of our donors helps us to provide exceptional STEM experiences and resources to students and visitors of the science center.
- [Deck Guidelines](https://gatewaytoscience.org/visit/policies/deck-guidelines/) - Our deck is the perfect place to create lasting memories. Enjoy the beautiful view of the Missouri River during your next visit or book a private rental.
- [Science Center Cafe](https://gatewaytoscience.org/visit/plan-your-visit/amenities-accessibility/cafe/) - Enjoy fresh coffee, handcrafted drinks, and made-to-order food at Oat & Toast inside North Dakota’s Gateway to Science in Bismarck.
- [Membership FAQ](https://gatewaytoscience.org/support/membership/faq/) - When I buy a membership, how soon can I begin using it? Your benefits begin immediately after purchase. You will receive a digital membership card by email. How long is my membership active? Your membership is valid for one year from the month of purchase (end of the month). For example, if you join March
- [Supply Wish List](https://gatewaytoscience.org/support/donate/supply-wish-list/) - Our supply wish list includes things like craft materials, scissors, markers, pencils, paint brushes, and other items to keep our camps and clubs well-stocked.
- [Transforming Energy](https://gatewaytoscience.org/visit/plan-your-visit/exhibits/transforming-energy/)
- [Adult Programs](https://gatewaytoscience.org/learn/adult-programs/) - Who said STEM is just for kids? North Dakota's Gateway to Science has launched an adult-centered programming series to cultivate interest with new audiences.
- [Gateway to Science Map](https://gatewaytoscience.org/visit/plan-your-visit/map/) - Plan your visit to the science center using this interactive gallery and exhibits map! A downloadable and printable version is available.
- [Outdoor Explorium](https://gatewaytoscience.org/visit/plan-your-visit/exhibits/outdoor-explorium/) - The Outdoor Explorium invites visitors of all ages to connect with the natural world through hands-on exploration and unstructured play.
- [Friends of the Science Center](https://gatewaytoscience.org/support/friends-of-the-science-center/) - Join the Friends of the Science Center to support small projects, promote the science center, and give back to STEM in our community.
- [Hours and Admission](https://gatewaytoscience.org/visit/hours-and-admissions/) - Find gallery exhibit hours, admission prices, and any special upcoming closure announcements. Let us help you plan an exciting visit to the science center!
- [Blue Star Museums Admission](https://gatewaytoscience.org/visit/hours-and-admissions/blue-star-museums/) - Blue Star Museums offers free admission to the nation’s active duty military personnel and their families from Armed Forces Day through Labor Day.
- [Preferred Vendors List](https://gatewaytoscience.org/visit/private-event-rentals/preferred-vendors-list/) - From DJs and photographers to photo booths, decorators, and event planners, our preferred vendors offer professional services to bring your vision to life.
- [Event Rental FAQs](https://gatewaytoscience.org/visit/private-event-rentals/event-rental-faqs/) - Find answers to common questions about spaces, catering, setup, and policies. From logistics to amenities, we’ll help you plan with confidence.
- [Resources](https://gatewaytoscience.org/learn/resources/) - Explore a variety of STEM resources, including hands-on activities, lesson plans, and educational tools for all ages, perfect for the classroom or home.
- [Groups and Field Trips](https://gatewaytoscience.org/visit/groups-and-field-trips/) - North Dakota’s Gateway to Science welcomes the opportunity to host your group visit of our gallery and exhibits! Workshops and lunch add-ons are available.
- [Volunteer](https://gatewaytoscience.org/support/volunteer/) - There are many ways to volunteer and have fun at the science museum. Volunteers are an essential part of fulfilling our mission to inspire scientists in all.
- [Exhibit Technician Job](https://gatewaytoscience.org/about/employment/exhibit-technician-job/) - Hands-on Exhibits Technician role in Bismarck, ND. Maintain, troubleshoot, and support interactive exhibits in a dynamic, visitor-focused science center.
- [Summer Camps](https://gatewaytoscience.org/learn/camps-and-clubs/summer-camps/) - Our STEM summer camps are offered to students entering grades 1-9. Campers can count on fun projects and new STEM adventures every day!
- [Workshops](https://gatewaytoscience.org/learn/gts-on-the-go/workshops/) - Let North Dakota’s Gateway to Science on the Go bring educational, hands-on, engaging workshops to your school or community!
- [Middle School Summer Camp](https://gatewaytoscience.org/learn/camps-and-clubs/summer-camps/middle-school/) - Full-day STEM summer camps for Middle Schoolers at Bismarck State College. Hands-on learning in tech, engineering, and business—May–August sessions available.
- [Elementary Summer Camp](https://gatewaytoscience.org/learn/camps-and-clubs/summer-camps/elementary/) - Our Elementary Summer Camps are weekly sessions designed for rising Grades 1-6 students. Each week includes a different theme with lots of STEM-filled fun! What to Expect Campers participate in a variety of hands-on STEM activities designed to encourage curiosity, creativity, and problem-solving. Throughout the week, campers return to a project they build on each
- [STEM Adventure Mini Camps](https://gatewaytoscience.org/learn/camps-and-clubs/stem-mini-camps/) - STEM Mini Camps are offered to students in grades 1-5 on select days when there is no school. Each mini camp day is a new STEM adventure with exciting projects!
- [Birthday Parties](https://gatewaytoscience.org/visit/birthday-parties/) - Host an unforgettable birthday party at North Dakota's Gateway to Science! Enjoy interactive exhibits and a memorable experience for your child's birthday.
- [Grades 6-8 Workshops](https://gatewaytoscience.org/learn/gts-on-the-go/workshops/grades-6-8-workshops/) - Our STEM workshops for grades 6-8 are designed to inspire curiosity and critical thinking. Each activity is aligned with North Dakota Science Standards.
- [Grades 9-12 Workshops](https://gatewaytoscience.org/learn/gts-on-the-go/workshops/grades-9-12-workshops/) - Our STEM workshops for highschoolers are designed to inspire curiosity and critical thinking. Each activity is aligned with North Dakota Science Standards.
- [Grades K-5 Workshops](https://gatewaytoscience.org/learn/gts-on-the-go/workshops/grades-k-5-workshops/) - Our STEM workshops for grades K-5 are designed to inspire curiosity and critical thinking. Each activity is aligned with North Dakota Science Standards.
- [Preschool Workshops](https://gatewaytoscience.org/learn/gts-on-the-go/workshops/preschool-workshops/) - Preschool Workshops support scientific learning for preschool-aged children (3–5) through hands-on STEM activities on-site or at your location.
- [Current Corporate Members](https://gatewaytoscience.org/support/corporate-membership/corporate-members/) - Thank you to our Corporate Members for their generous support of our mission to inspire the discovery of science through hands-on experiences.
- [Impact](https://gatewaytoscience.org/about/impact/) - Our impact includes reduced admission, scholarships, and bringing equity access to education to students across the entire state of North Dakota.
- [Plan Your Visit](https://gatewaytoscience.org/visit/plan-your-visit/) - Let us help you plan a fun and educational visit. Find important information about our exhibits, amenities, location, and more. Plan your visit today!
- [Prom Photo Sessions](https://gatewaytoscience.org/visit/private-event-rentals/prom-photo-sessions/) - Looking for a unique prom photo spot in Bismarck–Mandan? ND's Gateway to Science offers modern indoor and outdoor photo sessions. Call today to book your hour.
- [Donate](https://gatewaytoscience.org/support/donate/) - When you donate to North Dakota’s Gateway to Science, you inspire the discovery of science through hands-on experiences. Thank you for considering a donation.
- [Einstein on Wine](https://gatewaytoscience.org/support/fundraising/einstein-on-wine/) - Our signature fundraiser, Einstein on Wine, is held annually in November. The event includes STEM, food, wine, silent and live auctions, and more!
- [Public Engagement Director Job](https://gatewaytoscience.org/about/employment/public-engagement-director-job-posting/) - We are hiring a Public Engagement Director for a leadership position shaping brand, outreach, and partnerships. Apply for this Bismarck job role & grow with us!
- [STEM at Home Activities](https://gatewaytoscience.org/learn/resources/stem-at-home/) - Looking for a simple way to bring science to life at home? Our STEM at Home videos are short, fun activities that use everyday supplies you probably already have in your kitchen or craft drawer. Each video is led by a STEM educator who explains the “why” behind the activity and then shows you step
- [Conferences & Corporate Events](https://gatewaytoscience.org/visit/private-event-rentals/conferences-corporate-events/) - Host your next conference, meeting, or corporate event in a space designed for innovation and collaboration. With modern facilities and breathtaking views of the Missouri River, North Dakota’s Gateway to Science offers a unique setting to inspire creativity and engagement. "The team went well above to accommodate our group. The venue brought people out for
- [Touchstone Energy Cooperative Innovation Space](https://gatewaytoscience.org/visit/plan-your-visit/exhibits/innovation-space/) - Located on the second floor, this state-of-the-art space overlooks the Missouri River and creates an impressive atmosphere for private or community events.
- [Agency Admission](https://gatewaytoscience.org/visit/hours-and-admissions/agency-admission/) - In order to assist agencies that serve at-risk clients who want to visit our gallery, we have established a reduced admission program for qualifying Agencies.
- [Photography Policy](https://gatewaytoscience.org/visit/policies/photography-policy/) - North Dakota’s Gateway to Science photography policy was created to manage photography sessions and private events. Admission must be paid prior to any photos.
- [Weddings](https://gatewaytoscience.org/visit/private-event-rentals/weddings/) - Celebrate your love with stunning views of the Missouri River. Let our versatile Bismarck wedding venue spaces create the perfect setting for your special day.
- [Planetarium Dome](https://gatewaytoscience.org/learn/gts-on-the-go/workshops/planetarium-dome/) - Mobile planetarium dome with staff-led shows available on-site or off-site. Engage students and groups with immersive, 360° learning for all ages.
- [Team Building Workshops](https://gatewaytoscience.org/visit/private-event-rentals/team-building-workshops/) - Experience hands-on team building workshops in Bismarck at the science center. No trust falls. We promise. Book as a standalone or add onto a rental space.
- [Public Donation Policy](https://gatewaytoscience.org/visit/policies/public-donation-policy/) - This policy defines the criteria and process for accepting in-kind donations to ensure they align with the mission, operational needs, and visitor experience.
- [STEM Adventure Club](https://gatewaytoscience.org/learn/camps-and-clubs/stem-adventure-clubs/) - STEM Adventure Club for grades 1-5 is held on Mondays for a 6-week session where a passion for science and discovery is ignited through hands-on learning!
- [Visit](https://gatewaytoscience.org/visit/) - Experience Hands-On Science at Gateway to Science Looking for an exciting and educational adventure? Visit Gateway to Science, North Dakota’s hands-on science center, and experience interactive exhibits, engaging programs, and unforgettable learning opportunities for all ages. This science center is a great experience for all ages. There are several areas with different types of
- [Volunteer Opportunities](https://gatewaytoscience.org/support/volunteer/volunteer-opportunities/) - Already a volunteer with us and looking to pick up and shift or view upcoming needs? Use our online volunteer form to schedule yourself for opportunities.
- [Giving Tuesday](https://gatewaytoscience.org/support/fundraising/giving-tuesday/) - Support hands-on STEM education in North Dakota this Giving Tuesday. Your donation inspires curiosity, learning, and discovery for students statewide.
- [Giving Hearts](https://gatewaytoscience.org/support/fundraising/giving-hearts/) - Giving Hearts Day is North Dakota’s single largest day of giving, which happens each February. Consider donating now or on Giving Hearts Day.
- [Professional Development for Educators](https://gatewaytoscience.org/learn/professional-development-for-educators/) - Hands-on, standards-aligned STEM teacher professional development for K–12 educators. Gain practical strategies, activities, and classroom-ready tools.
- [Innovation Space](https://gatewaytoscience.org/visit/private-event-rentals/innovation-space/) - The Innovation Space is perfect for a wide range of events, from family gatherings and weddings to receptions, graduations, and corporate meetings.
- [Deck](https://gatewaytoscience.org/visit/private-event-rentals/deck/) - Take your event outdoors with the stunning views from our deck. With comfortable outdoor seating, the deck provides a beautiful backdrop for any occasion.
- [Conference Room](https://gatewaytoscience.org/visit/private-event-rentals/conference-room/) - The Conference Room is the ideal space for small meetings, brainstorming sessions, and executive gatherings. This 406-square-foot room provides a quiet and modern environment with everything you need for a productive meeting. With a capacity of up to 16 people, the Conference Room is perfect for board meetings, interviews, team discussions, and strategy sessions. Equipped
- [Classrooms](https://gatewaytoscience.org/visit/private-event-rentals/classrooms/) - The classroom spaces offer a functional and flexible environment ideal for workshops, training sessions, small meetings, and educational events. Divided into Classroom A and Classroom B, each room provides the perfect setting for smaller groups or can be combined to accommodate larger gatherings. With modern amenities, including interactive white boards, our classrooms are perfect for
- [Board Member Self-Assessment](https://gatewaytoscience.org/about/board-of-directors/board-member-self-assessment/) - North Dakota's Gateway to Science annual self-assessment form for current board members. Board members complete review on an annual basis.
- [Camp Cancellation](https://gatewaytoscience.org/visit/policies/camp-cancellation/) - North Dakota’s Gateway to Science reserves the right to cancel any camp or club that does not meet the minimum enrollment of 12 campers.
- [Camps and Clubs](https://gatewaytoscience.org/learn/camps-and-clubs/) - We offer a variety of camps and clubs during after-school and out-of-school times and summer--designed to foster curiosity and a lifelong love of learning!
- [Policies](https://gatewaytoscience.org/visit/policies/) - Our policies help ensure we maintain a safe, welcoming, and educational environment for our community, visitors, campers, and staff.
- [Refund Policy](https://gatewaytoscience.org/visit/policies/refund-policy/) - Our refund policy includes camps, clubs, programming events, and private event rental refunds for campers, visitors, and facility users.
- [Sun, Earth, Universe](https://gatewaytoscience.org/visit/plan-your-visit/exhibits/sun-earth-universe/)
- [Museums for All Admission](https://gatewaytoscience.org/visit/hours-and-admissions/museums-for-all/) - Museums for All offers those receiving food assistance reduced admission to more than 900 museums throughout the United States by showing their SNAP EBT card.
- [Group & Field Trip Expectations](https://gatewaytoscience.org/visit/policies/group-field-trip-expectations/) - This policy covers expectations for all chaperones and participants of group visits and field trips to ensure a safe, fun, and engaging experience.
- [Camper Behavior Policy](https://gatewaytoscience.org/visit/policies/behavior-policy/) - This policy covers behavior expectations for campers in North Dakota's Gateway to Science camps, clubs, programs, and gallery.
- [Location and Directions](https://gatewaytoscience.org/visit/location/) - North Dakota's Gateway to Science campus is smoke and e-cigarette free. Electric Vehicle charging stations are available in our parking lot.
- [Exhibits](https://gatewaytoscience.org/visit/plan-your-visit/exhibits/) - Our gallery is full of engaging, hands-on exhibits for all-age learning opportunities. Explore water, space, construction, health, farming, energy, and more!
- [Part-Time Staff Application](https://gatewaytoscience.org/about/employment/part-time-staff-application-16-up/)
- [Group Visit Request Form](https://gatewaytoscience.org/visit/groups-and-field-trips/group-visit-request-form/)
- [Event and Rental Evaluation](https://gatewaytoscience.org/visit/private-event-rentals/event-and-rental-evaluation/) - Thank you for your feedback regarding a recent private rental. We want to ensure guests are informed, supported, and happy with their event.
- [Photo/Video Disclaimer](https://gatewaytoscience.org/visit/policies/photo-video-disclaimer/) - We capture photos, video, and audio for use in educational content, newsletters, and other promotional materials in print or electronic media.
- [Non-Discrimination Policy](https://gatewaytoscience.org/visit/policies/non-discrimination-policy/) - We are committed to equal opportunity in education and employment and prohibits discrimination or harassment, as outlined in our Non-Discrimination Policy.
- [Agency Admission Application](https://gatewaytoscience.org/visit/hours-and-admissions/agency-admission/agency-admission-application/) - Eligible organization can complete the Agency Admission form to qualify for reduced admission rates. Annually qualification are required for reduced admission.
- [Search](https://gatewaytoscience.org/search/) - Looking for something? Browse the site map below, check out out recent posts, or search for something specific. Let us help you find what you're looking for.
- [Keep It Moving](https://gatewaytoscience.org/visit/plan-your-visit/exhibits/keep-it-moving/)
- [Examining You](https://gatewaytoscience.org/visit/plan-your-visit/exhibits/examining-you/)
- [Science First](https://gatewaytoscience.org/visit/plan-your-visit/exhibits/science-first/) - Science First is a hands-on exhibit designed especially for young learners and their caregivers to experience inquiry-based science in a safe environment.
- [Field Trip Evaluation](https://gatewaytoscience.org/visit/groups-and-field-trips/field-trip-evaluation/)
- [Frank Koch Lab](https://gatewaytoscience.org/visit/plan-your-visit/exhibits/frank-koch-laboratory/)
- [Water Play](https://gatewaytoscience.org/visit/plan-your-visit/exhibits/water-play/)
- [Weather All Around Us](https://gatewaytoscience.org/visit/plan-your-visit/exhibits/weather-all-around-us/)
- [Forces in Motion](https://gatewaytoscience.org/visit/plan-your-visit/exhibits/forces-in-motion/)
- [Growing Science](https://gatewaytoscience.org/visit/plan-your-visit/exhibits/growing-science/)
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- [Account](https://gatewaytoscience.org/account/) - [ec_account]
- [Contact](https://gatewaytoscience.org/about/contact/) - Mailing Address North Dakota's Gateway to Science 1600 Canary Ave Bismarck, ND 58501 Phone 701-258-1975 Email gscience@gscience.org Send Us a Message

## Staff

- [Ava Boyer](https://gatewaytoscience.org/staff/ava-boyer/) - Meet Ava, NDGTS Exhibit Technician, who keeps exhibits safe, interactive, and running smoothly so visitors can explore science through hands-on discovery.
- [Julia Quilao](https://gatewaytoscience.org/staff/julia-quilao/) - Marketing Coordinator Julia connects community to science through engaging content, storytelling, and outreach that highlights events, exhibits, and discovery.
- [Sherri Neis](https://gatewaytoscience.org/staff/sherri-neis/) - Office Manager Sherri ensures NDGTS runs smoothly with expert bookkeeping, organization, and friendly support, creating a welcoming, efficient environment.
- [Tim Olson](https://gatewaytoscience.org/staff/tim-olson/) - Tim Olson oversees all aspects of facility and grounds operations. He establishes and maintains standards for the facility, exhibits, and grounds.
- [Beth Demke](https://gatewaytoscience.org/staff/beth-demke/) - As the CEO, Beth shapes the vision, building strategic partnerships, and ensuring NDGTS stays strong and sustainable for generations to come.
- [Brittany Briese](https://gatewaytoscience.org/staff/brittany-briese/) - As a Visitor Services Supervisor, Brittany supports gallery operations, builds connections with visitors, and encourages guest engagement.
- [Ashley Steckler](https://gatewaytoscience.org/staff/ashley-steckler/) - As the COO, Ashley leads operations, shapes strategy, and ensures everything behind the scenes runs smoothly, so the mission takes center stage.
- [Alisha Kelim](https://gatewaytoscience.org/staff/alisha-kelim/) - As the Educator Director, Alisha designs programs, empowers educators, and ensures every visitor’s experience is rooted in discovery, engagement, and joy.
- [Annie Beck](https://gatewaytoscience.org/staff/annie-beck/) - As a STEM Educator, Annie brings hands-on science to students of all ages. Her goal is to inspire a love of learning and curiosity about the world around us.
- [Emily Montgomery](https://gatewaytoscience.org/staff/emily-montgomery/) - As a STEM Educator, Emily designs hands-on curriculum and cultivates spaces that are inclusive and engaging for learners of all abilities and perspectives.
- [Ekaterina Zimmerman](https://gatewaytoscience.org/staff/ekaterina-zimmerman/) - As the Visitor Services Manager, Ekaterina ensures NDGTS is a welcoming, joyful, and educational place that people look forward to visiting again and again.
- [Janie Van Beek](https://gatewaytoscience.org/staff/janie-van-beek/) - As the Visitor Services Assistant Manager and Events Coordinator, Janie creates a welcoming and memorable experience for every guest.
- [Kristie Petersen](https://gatewaytoscience.org/staff/kristie-petersen/) - As the Events and Operations Manager, Kristie oversees facility rentals and the events team, including contracts, coordination, and day-of logistics for events.
- [MeriCarol Storhaug](https://gatewaytoscience.org/staff/mericarol-storhaug/) - As the Operations Project Manager, MeriCarol drives administrative projects, ensuring accuracy and keeping the science center functioning efficiently.
- [Dawn Gullingsrud](https://gatewaytoscience.org/staff/dawn-gullingsrud/) - As the Guest Experience Coordinator, Dawn coordinates field trips, oversees volunteer support, and manages the gift shop to ensure every guest feels welcomed.

## Super Simple Sliders

- [Bismarck Conference Venue](https://gatewaytoscience.org/super-simple-slider/bismarck-conference-venue/)
- [Conference Room](https://gatewaytoscience.org/super-simple-slider/conference-room/)
- [Deck](https://gatewaytoscience.org/super-simple-slider/deck/)
- [Classrooms](https://gatewaytoscience.org/super-simple-slider/classrooms/)
- [Innovation Space Slider](https://gatewaytoscience.org/super-simple-slider/innovation-space-slider/)
- [Bismarck Wedding Venue](https://gatewaytoscience.org/super-simple-slider/bismarck-wedding-venue/)

## Venues

- [Northern Great Plains Research Laboratory](https://gatewaytoscience.org/venue/northern-great-plains-research-laboratory/) - Explore North Dakota's native grasslands at a free Prairie Walk on June 30 in Mandan, featuring guided hikes and hands-on STEM activities.
- [North Dakota Heritage Center](https://gatewaytoscience.org/venue/north-dakota-heritage-center/) - Join us at the Heritage Center for Feathers, Frogs, Fur, and Flowers – a day packed with exciting, hands-on activities that bring the season to life!
- [Kirkwood Mall](https://gatewaytoscience.org/venue/kirkwood-mall/) - Discover Engineering is a fun and exciting FREE family event for ALL ages with hands-on engineering activities brought to you by engineers in OUR community
- [Wachter Middle School](https://gatewaytoscience.org/venue/wachter-middle-school/) - Embrace your inner computer scientist with NDGTS Coding Club! This FREE program is designed for students in grades 6-8, but registration is required.
- [Medora Musical](https://gatewaytoscience.org/venue/medora-musical/) - North Dakota's Gateway to Science has teamed up with the Medora Musical to bring STEM and History together three times this summer.
- [Gateway to Science](https://gatewaytoscience.org/venue/gateway-to-science/)
- [Simle Middle School](https://gatewaytoscience.org/venue/simle-middle-school/)
- [Bismarck Municipal Ballpark](https://gatewaytoscience.org/venue/bismarck-municipal-ballpark/)
- [Arrow Service Team](https://gatewaytoscience.org/venue/arrow-service-team/) - Join Us at Arrow Service Team’s 5th Annual Family Safety Day! This family-friendly event is in support of Crisis Care Chaplaincy.

## Organizers

- [North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services](https://gatewaytoscience.org/organizer/north-dakota-department-of-health-and-human-services-2/) - Join us for Gateway to Health, a free, family-friendly event celebrating wellness and healthy living in North Dakota on April 18 from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
- [North Dakota Society of Professional Engineers](https://gatewaytoscience.org/organizer/north-dakota-society-of-professional-engineers-2/) - Discover Engineering, held at Kirkwood Mall on February 28th from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM features activities brought to you by engineers right in our community!
- [North Dakota's Gateway to Science](https://gatewaytoscience.org/organizer/north-dakotas-gateway-to-science/) - Join North Dakota's Gateway to Science to view the upcoming Total Solar Eclipse and participate in hands-on eclipse activities on April 8th!
- [North Dakota's Gateway to Science](https://gatewaytoscience.org/organizer/north-dakotas-gateway-to-science-3/)
- [Morton Mandan Public Library](https://gatewaytoscience.org/organizer/morton-mandan-public-library/) - Join people worldwide to learn about lunar science, participate in celestial observations, and honor connections to the Moon.
- [Bismarck State College](https://gatewaytoscience.org/organizer/bismarck-state-college/) - Gateway to Health is an event where community participants will have FREE access to the NDGTS exhibits, interactive health booths, and exhibitors.
- [Visiting Scientist Series](https://gatewaytoscience.org/organizer/visiting-scientist-series-2/) - Learn about severe weather and safety training from a local National Weather Service Meteorologist, John Paul (JP) Martin!
- [North Dakota's Gateway to Science](https://gatewaytoscience.org/organizer/north-dakotas-gateway-to-science-2/)
- [Visiting Scientist Series](https://gatewaytoscience.org/organizer/visiting-scientist-series/) - Learn about severe weather and safety training from a local National Weather Service Meteorologist, John Paul (JP) Martin!
- [North Dakota Society of Professional Engineers](https://gatewaytoscience.org/organizer/north-dakota-society-of-professional-engineers/) - Discover Engineering, held at Kirkwood Mall on February 28th from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM features activities brought to you by engineers right in our community!
- [North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services](https://gatewaytoscience.org/organizer/north-dakota-department-of-health-and-human-services/) - Join us for Gateway to Health, a free, family-friendly event celebrating wellness and healthy living in North Dakota on April 18 from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
- [North Dakota Ethanol](https://gatewaytoscience.org/organizer/north-dakota-ethanol/) - Gateway to Ethanol is a family event featuring hands-on STEM activities exploring agriculture, renewable energy, and innovation in North Dakota.
- [Harvestone Low Carbon Partners](https://gatewaytoscience.org/organizer/harvestone-low-carbon-partners/) - Gateway to Ethanol is a family event featuring hands-on STEM activities exploring agriculture, renewable energy, and innovation in North Dakota.

## Events

- [Prairie Walks Series: Harmon Lake](https://gatewaytoscience.org/event/prairie-walks-series-harmon-lake/) - Join us July 28 at Harmon Lake for a free Prairie Walk with guided exploration, hands-on STEM activities, and a chance to discover North Dakota's grasslands.
- [Prairie Walks Series: Northern Great Plains Research Lab](https://gatewaytoscience.org/event/prairie-walks-series-northern-great-plains-research-lab/) - Explore North Dakota's native grasslands at a free Prairie Walk on June 30 in Mandan, featuring guided hikes and hands-on STEM activities.
- [Chemistry Crash Course](https://gatewaytoscience.org/event/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.
- [Wine, Painting, and AI February 2026](https://gatewaytoscience.org/event/wine-painting-and-ai-february-2026/) - 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.
- [Adult STEM Camp](https://gatewaytoscience.org/event/adult-stem-camp/) - Ever wish you could relive the excitement of camp — but as an adult? Here’s your chance! Join us for Adult STEM Camp on March 21 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
- [Bricks and Brews](https://gatewaytoscience.org/event/bricks-and-brews/) - Bricks & Brews is a 21+ evening of building, fun, and community hosted alongside the BisMan Lego Club and Gideon’s Brewing on April 7th from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM.
- [Gallery After Dark: Adult Night](https://gatewaytoscience.org/event/gallery-after-dark-adult-night/) - Adults-only fun at Gallery After Dark! Enjoy hands-on exhibits, a scavenger hunt, and prizes. May 5, 6–8 PM. 18+ event, pre-registration required.
- [STEM Trivia Night at Laughing Sun](https://gatewaytoscience.org/event/stem-trivia-night-at-laughing-sun/) - NDGTS hosts STEM Trivia Night at Laughing Sun Brewing Co.! Enjoy drinks, friendly competition, and STEM trivia on June 23 in Bismarck. 21+ event.
- [Science of the Stage Preschool Discovery Hour](https://gatewaytoscience.org/event/science-of-the-stage-preschool-discovery-hour-2/) - Explore storytelling, puppets, and theater magic at Science of the Stage Preschool Discovery Hour! Free STEM fun for ages 3–5 on July 8 & 11.
- [Science of the Stage Preschool Discovery Hour](https://gatewaytoscience.org/event/science-of-the-stage-preschool-discovery-hour/) - Explore storytelling, puppets, and theater magic at Science of the Stage Preschool Discovery Hour! Free STEM fun for ages 3–5 on July 8 & 11.
- [StreamEd Workshop](https://gatewaytoscience.org/event/streamed-workshop/) - Join the 3-day StreamEd Workshop, July 27–29, to explore place-based learning, watershed science, and interdisciplinary K-12 teaching strategies.
- [Gateway to Ethanol](https://gatewaytoscience.org/event/gateway-to-ethanol/) - Gateway to Ethanol is a family event featuring hands-on STEM activities exploring agriculture, renewable energy, and innovation in North Dakota.
- [Little Composers Lab Preschool Discovery Hour](https://gatewaytoscience.org/event/little-composers-lab-preschool-discovery-hour-2-2/2026-06-13/) - Little Composers Lab Preschool Discovery Hour Make some noise and discover the science of sound at Little Composers Lab Preschool Discovery Hour with our friends Eckroth Music! Little learners will explore music, rhythm, and movement through hands-on activities, instruments, and creative play. Activities Include: Light-up dance games Creating sound shakers Building music inventions and more!
- [Prairie Walks Series: Sleepy Hollow Loop](https://gatewaytoscience.org/event/prairie-walks-series-sleepy-hollow-loop/) - Explore North Dakota’s native grasslands through guided prairie walks and hands-on STEM activities. Free program May 26 at Sleepy Hollow Loop.
- [Frank Koch Honorary Tree Planting](https://gatewaytoscience.org/event/frank-koch-honorary-tree-planting/) - Honor Frank Koch at a special tree planting ceremony on May 14, 10 AM at Gateway to Science. Celebrate his legacy in science, education, and community.
- [Mission to the Moon Preschool Discovery Hour](https://gatewaytoscience.org/event/mission-to-the-moon-preschool-discovery-hour/2026-05-16/) - Mission to the Moon Preschool Discovery Hour Blast off into learning at Mission to the Moon Preschool Discovery Hour! Little learners will explore planets, the moon, and stars through hands-on science, sensory play, and creative discovery. Activities Include: Be an astronaut! Moon rocks and rockets Creating constellations and more! May 13 & 16 | 9:00 to 9:45 AM at
- [Inside the Digitalis Dome January 2026](https://gatewaytoscience.org/event/inside-the-digitalis-dome-january-2026/) - The Digitalis Dome Planetarium will be set up, offering immersive shows approximately every 15 minutes throughout the evening on January 8 from 4:00 to 6:00 PM.
- [Inside the Digitalis Dome](https://gatewaytoscience.org/event/inside-the-digitalis-dome-2/) - Inside the Digitalis Dome Join us every third Thursday from 4:00 to 6:00 PM for planetarium shows every 15 minutes inside our Digitalis Dome. What to Expect The Digitalis Dome Planetarium will be set up in the Innovation Space, offering immersive shows approximately every 15 minutes throughout the evening. These short, rotating presentations make it
- [Noon Year's Eve 2025](https://gatewaytoscience.org/event/noon-years-eve-2025/) - Ring in the New Year early at North Dakota’s Gateway to Science from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM on December 31!
- [Winter Stargazing Night](https://gatewaytoscience.org/event/winter-stargazing-night/) - Get ready for a night under the stars! Join us on December 6 from 6:30 to 9:00 PM for an evening of astronomy and exploration, exclusively for adults.
- [The Nature Record Assessment](https://gatewaytoscience.org/event/the-nature-record-assessment/) - Join The Nature Record Assessment public event April 26 in North Dakota—engage with authors, share input, and explore nature-based activities. Free program.
- [Coding Through Curiosity Preschool Discovery Hour](https://gatewaytoscience.org/event/coding-through-curiosity-preschool-discovery-hour/2026-04-11/) - Coding Through Curiosity Preschool Discovery Hour Dive into sorting, sequences, and patterns at Coding Through Curiosity Preschool Discovery Hour with our friends at Marathon Petroleum! Little learners will explore coding through hands-on science, sensory activities, and creative play. Activities Include: Coding with Legos Human "robots" Light up color coding and more! April 8 & 11
- [National AI Literacy Day](https://gatewaytoscience.org/event/national-ai-literacy-day-2026/) - Explore AI at National AI Literacy Day on March 27th at North Dakota’s Gateway to Science. Hands-on stations, expert Q&A, and demystifying AI for all ages.
- [Gateway to Health](https://gatewaytoscience.org/event/gateway-to-health-3/) - Join us for Gateway to Health, a free, family-friendly event celebrating wellness and healthy living in North Dakota on April 18 from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
- [Buggin Out Preschool Discovery Hour](https://gatewaytoscience.org/event/buggin-out-preschool-discovery-hour/2026-03-14/) - Buggin Out Preschool Discovery Hour Step into the tiny world of insects at Buggin’ Out Preschool Discovery Hour with our friends at GreenLight Biosciences! Little learners will explore how bugs grow, move, and live through hands-on science, sensory activities, and creative play. Activities Include: Eye Spy Bugs Bug Hotels Exoskeleton Exploration Pollination Path and more!
- [Cities of the Future Screening](https://gatewaytoscience.org/event/cities-of-the-future-screening/2026-03-01/) - See Cities of the Future, an engineering film by the American Society of Civil Engineers, on February 28th or March 1st at North Dakota's Gateway to Science.
- [Discover Engineering 2026](https://gatewaytoscience.org/event/discover-engineering-2026/) - Discover Engineering, held at Kirkwood Mall on February 28th from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM, features activities brought to you by engineers right in our community!
- [Baking Up Science Preschool Discovery Hour](https://gatewaytoscience.org/event/baking-up-science-preschool-discovery-hour/2026-02-14/) - 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
- [Chevron Discount Day 2026](https://gatewaytoscience.org/event/chevron-discount-day-2026/) - Come explore a day of hands-on fun and experiences at North Dakota’s Gateway to Science, sponsored by Hess Corporation. Admission is just $3 for non-members!
- [Inside the Digitalis Dome](https://gatewaytoscience.org/event/inside-the-digitalis-dome/2026-07-16/) - Join us every third Thursday from 4:00 to 6:00 PM for Digitalis Dome Planetarium shows every 15 minutes in our Innovation Space.
- [Teacher Appreciation Day](https://gatewaytoscience.org/event/teacher-appreciation-day/) - Teachers, this afternoon is designed for you! Join us on Sunday, February 8, from 1:00 to 5:00 PM for a day focused on supporting and celebrating educators.
- [Snowflake Scientists Preschool Discovery Hour](https://gatewaytoscience.org/event/snowflake-scientists-preschool-discovery-hour/2026-01-17/) - Bundle up for Snowflake Scientists Preschool Discovery Hour as we explore snow, animals, and winter wonders on Jnauary 14 and 17 from 9:00 to 9:45 AM.
- [Bobcat Discount Day](https://gatewaytoscience.org/event/bobcat-discount-day/) - Visit North Dakota's Gateway to Science for only $3 during Bobcat Sponsored Discount Day on January 19. It’s the perfect day to explore, engage, and discover!
- [Germ Detectives Preschool Discovery Hour](https://gatewaytoscience.org/event/germ-detectives-preschool-discovery-hour/2025-12-13/) - We’re teaming up with Essentia Health to explore the hidden world of germs for December’s Preschool Discovery Hour!
- [AARP Digital Literacy December Workshop](https://gatewaytoscience.org/event/aarp-digital-literacy-december-workshop/) - Learn all about increasing digital literacy from smartphone basics and online safety to an introduction to artificial intelligence.
- [Fall Feelings Preschool Discovery Hour](https://gatewaytoscience.org/event/fall-feelings-preschool-discovery-hour/2025-11-15/) - We’re teaming up with Kids in Motion for a special Fall Feelings Preschool Discovery Hour, which invites our littlest learners to explore emotions and gratitude
- [Einstein on Wine 2025](https://gatewaytoscience.org/event/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!
- [STEM Spooktacular 2025](https://gatewaytoscience.org/event/stem-spooktacular-2025/) - Join us for a spine-tingling afternoon of spooky science! On Saturday, October 26, from 1:00 to 4:00 PM, enjoy hands-on activities with a Halloween twist.
- [Science Uncorked](https://gatewaytoscience.org/event/science-uncorked-2/) - From sweet to salty and everything in between, find out what makes a pairing shine with a little help from science (and a lot of wine).
- [Science on the Rocks: Spooky Spirits](https://gatewaytoscience.org/event/science-on-the-rocks-spooky-spirits/) - Science on the Rocks is back with a spooky twist! On October 27 from 7-9 PM, join us for an immersive night of eerie experiments and hands-on mixology.
- [AARP Digital Literacy Workshop](https://gatewaytoscience.org/event/aarp-digital-literacy-workshop/) - Learn all about increasing digital literacy. Topics will include smartphone basics, online safety, and an introduction to artificial intelligence.
- [Not So Spooky Science Preschool Discovery Hour](https://gatewaytoscience.org/event/not-so-spooky-science-preschool-discovery-hour-2/) - On October 8th, we’re teaming up with Papa’s Pumpkin Patch for a special Preschool Discovery Hour! This hands-on session is pumpkin-themed, without the spook!
- [Not So Spooky Science Preschool Discovery Hour](https://gatewaytoscience.org/event/not-so-spooky-science-preschool-discovery-hour/2025-10-11/) - We’re teaming up with Papa’s Pumpkin Patch for a special pumpkin-themed Preschool Discovery Hour on October 8 & 11 from 9:00 AM to 9:45 AM.
- [International Observe the Moon Night 2025](https://gatewaytoscience.org/event/international-observe-the-moon-night-2025/) - Join us and people around the globe as we celebrate International Observe the Moon Night on October 3 from 6:30 to 8:30 PM with Morton Mandan Public Library.
- [Gateway to Play](https://gatewaytoscience.org/event/gateway-to-play-2/) - Join us for a day full of hands-on fun, creativity, and exploration in celebration of Nickelodeon and ACM's Worldwide Day of Play on September 27 from 1-4 PM.
- [Steam, Science, and Subzero](https://gatewaytoscience.org/event/steam-science-and-subzero/) - Experience saunas, cold plunges, and the science of heat & cold therapy at Gateway to Science with NoDak Sauna Co. and guest Tara Harding.
- [Apples and Leaves Preschool Discovery Hour](https://gatewaytoscience.org/event/apples-and-leaves-preschool-discovery-hour/2025-09-13/) - We’re celebrating the change of seasons with Apples & Leaves at Preschool Discovery Hour, featuring activities like apple stamps, leaf shadows, and more!
- [AARP Discount Day](https://gatewaytoscience.org/event/aarp-discount-day/) - Guests ages 50+ can enjoy $3 admission, 10% off memberships, and hands-on exhibits during AARP Discount Day on September 16 from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
- [Grandparents' Day at NDGTS](https://gatewaytoscience.org/event/grandparents-day-at-ndgts/) - What better way to honor the grandparents in your life than with a day of fun, learning, and memories? Join us on Sunday, September 7, for Grandparents Day!
- [Gateway Exclusive](https://gatewaytoscience.org/event/gateway-exclusive-2/) - Be among the first to step inside our very own, brand-new Digitalis Dome Planetarium—an immersive, state-of-the-art experience you won’t want to miss!
- [Water Wonders Preschool Discovery Hour](https://gatewaytoscience.org/event/water-wonders-preschool-discovery-hour/2025-08-16/) - Join us for a wave of hands-on fun, where you and your little explorers will dive into the science of water through exciting activities!
- [Evening Exploration](https://gatewaytoscience.org/event/evening-exploration/) - Science isn’t just for kids—this evening is all about YOU! Join us on Wednesday, August 13, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM for an 18+ night of hands-on discovery and immersive planetarium shows. Explore the exhibits. Experience the dome. Expand your evening. Pre-registration is required 💲$14 Non-members | $9 Members (Log in with your member
- [Pawfect Pals Preschool Discovery Hour](https://gatewaytoscience.org/event/pawfect-pals-preschool-discovery-hour/2025-07-12/) - Join us for Pawfect Pals as we explore the world of pets and animal care with playful, hands-on activities specially designed for preschoolers.
- [Science Uncorked](https://gatewaytoscience.org/event/science-uncorked/) - Ready to swirl, sip, and science your way through an evening of unexpected pairings? Join us for Science Uncorked, where taste meets curiosity!
- [Einstein on Wine](https://gatewaytoscience.org/event/einstein-on-wine-2/) - Einstein on Wine - North Dakota’s Gateway to Science's signature fundraising event! Held this year on November 15th. Don't miss it!
- [Up, Up, and Away PDH](https://gatewaytoscience.org/event/up-up-and-away-pdh/) - Things are taking off this June as we soar into the world of flight during our Up, Up, and Away Preschool Discovery Hour! Join us to explore how things fly.
- [Science Debunked](https://gatewaytoscience.org/event/science-debunked/) - At Science Debunked, we’re putting popular myths to the test! Dive into hands-on experiments that test what we think we know against what the data says.
- [STEM Expo](https://gatewaytoscience.org/event/stem-expo-2/) - North Dakota’s Gateway to Science has teamed up with MDU Resources and the Bismarck Larks to bring STEM education to the baseball field again this year.
- [Camp Curious PDH](https://gatewaytoscience.org/event/camp-curious-pdh-2/) - Camp Curious Preschool Discovery Hour It’s time to head into the wilderness at Camp Curious Preschool Discovery Hour! This month, we are partnering with North Dakota Parks & Recreation to bring camping and recreational adventures to you and your little explorers! What to Expect Bring your adventurers to explore: Play-Doh Forest Friends Marshmallow Painting Pond
- [Family Safety Day](https://gatewaytoscience.org/event/family-safety-day/) - Join Us at Arrow Service Team’s 5th Annual Family Safety Day! This family-friendly event is in support of Crisis Care Chaplaincy.
- [Camp Curious PDH](https://gatewaytoscience.org/event/camp-curious-pdh/) - Let's head into the wilderness at Camp Curious Preschool Discovery Hour as we bring camping and recreational adventures to you and your little explorers!
- [Gateway Exclusive](https://gatewaytoscience.org/event/gateway-exclusive/) - Exclusive event for Gateway members and stakeholders featuring new and past exhibits, hands-on activities, a scavenger hunt, snacks, and prizes!
- [SKYWARN: Severe Weather & Safety Training](https://gatewaytoscience.org/event/skywarn-severe-weather-safety-training/) - Whether you're a weather enthusiast, an aspiring storm spotter, or just want to be more informed, join us for severe weather and safety training.
- [Feathers, Frogs, Fur, and Flowers](https://gatewaytoscience.org/event/feathers-frogs-fur-and-flowers/) - Join us at the Heritage Center for Feathers, Frogs, Fur, and Flowers – a day packed with exciting, hands-on activities that bring the season to life!
- [Growing Gardeners PDH](https://gatewaytoscience.org/event/growing-gardeners-pdh/2025-04-12/) - We’re celebrating Gardening Month with a hands-on Preschool Discovery Hour to dig into the wonders of gardening with fun, interactive activities.
- [Science on the Rocks](https://gatewaytoscience.org/event/science-on-the-rocks/) - Join us and Oscar's to uncover the science behind every sip as we dive into the art and science of mixology on April 12 from 7:00 to 9:00 PM!
- [Gateway After Dark](https://gatewaytoscience.org/event/gateway-after-dark-2/) - Science isn’t just for kids—this night is all about YOU! Get ready for an exclusive, adults-only evening on March 22 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM.
- [Blending Together PDH](https://gatewaytoscience.org/event/blending-together-pdh/2025-03-15/) - Blending Together Preschool Discovery Hour Spring is on its way, bringing color back into our world—and we're celebrating with a vibrant Preschool Discovery Hour at Gateway to Science! Bring your little learners for hands-on activities that explore the science of color in creative ways. This month we will be partnering with Adults Adopting Special Kids.
- [Hess Discount Day](https://gatewaytoscience.org/event/hess-discount-day/) - Non-members can explore North Dakota’s Gateway to Science for just $3 on Hess Sponsored Discount Day!
- [Happy Healthy Hearts PDH](https://gatewaytoscience.org/event/happy-healthy-hearts-pdh/2025-02-15/) - February is Heart Month, and we're celebrating with a fun-filled Preschool Discovery Hour at Gateway to Science 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! Bring non-perishable food items to PDH this
- [Giving Hearts Day](https://gatewaytoscience.org/event/giving-hearts-day/) - North Dakota’s Gateway to Science is taking part in Giving Hearts Day, the region’s largest day of giving!
- [How to be a Heart Saver](https://gatewaytoscience.org/event/how-to-be-a-heartsaver/) - 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!
- [Discover Engineering](https://gatewaytoscience.org/event/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 in OUR community
- [Mini Camp Grades 1-5](https://gatewaytoscience.org/event/mini-camp-grades-1-5/2025-04-21/) - STEM Adventure Mini-Camps for Grades 1-5 STEM Adventure Mini-Camps are held on select days when there is no school, following the Bismarck Public Schools calendar. Each camp day is a brand-new adventure packed with hands-on projects, exciting experiments, and interactive activities that will inspire your child’s passion for science! A Day of Science, Fun, and
- [Spring STEM Adventure Club](https://gatewaytoscience.org/event/spring-stem-adventure-club/2025-05-05/) - STEM Adventure Club is a 6-week session where kids explore the exciting world of science with hands-on experiments, thrilling activities, and interactive games!
- [Winter STEM Adventure Club](https://gatewaytoscience.org/event/winter-stem-adventure-club/2025-03-10/) - STEM Adventure Club is a 6-week session where kids explore the exciting world of science with hands-on experiments, thrilling activities, and interactive games!
- [Coding Club Grades 3-5](https://gatewaytoscience.org/event/coding-club-grades-3-5-2/2025-03-06/) - Calling all aspiring coders in grades 3-5! Join us for NDGTS Coding Club, a FREE program that introduces you to the exciting world of coding.
- [Coding Club Grades 6-9](https://gatewaytoscience.org/event/coding-club-grades-6-9/2025-03-10/) - Embrace your inner computer scientist with NDGTS Coding Club! This FREE program is designed for students in grades 6-8, but registration is required.
- [Sunshine Dentistry Discount Day](https://gatewaytoscience.org/event/sunshine-dentistry-discount-day/) - Come enjoy a discounted day of hands-on fun and learning at North Dakota's Gateway to Science, sponsored by Sunshine Family Dentistry!
- [Cocoa and Coding](https://gatewaytoscience.org/event/cocoa-and-coding/) - Whether you're a curious learner or an aspiring tech wizard, this event is the perfect opportunity to explore the basics of coding while having fun with robots.
- [Winter Wonderland PDH](https://gatewaytoscience.org/event/winter-wonderland-pdh/2025-01-11/) - 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
- [Noon Year's Eve Celebration](https://gatewaytoscience.org/event/noon-years-eve-celebration/) - Come celebrate with us and make this year’s start unforgettable (a few hours early) complete with a thrilling balloon drop at noon!
- [Summer Science in the Winter](https://gatewaytoscience.org/event/summer-science-in-the-winter/2024-12-14/) - Escape the cold and dream about the warmth of summer at our Summer Science in the Winter Preschool Discovery Hour!
- [World Soil Day](https://gatewaytoscience.org/event/world-soil-day/) - Join us for World Soil Day as we partner with the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service to bring you special hands-on activities!
- [Wine, Painting, and AI](https://gatewaytoscience.org/event/wine-painting-and-ai/) - Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of AI as you create your own photo prompt and bring it to life at this 21+ event.
- [Gateway After Dark](https://gatewaytoscience.org/event/gateway-after-dark/) - Who said STEM is just for kids? Join us for an unforgettable evening at North Dakota’s Gateway to Science exclusively for adults (18+)!
- [STEM Spooktacular](https://gatewaytoscience.org/event/stem-spooktacular-2/) - 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!
- [(Not So) Spooky Science Preschool Discovery Hour](https://gatewaytoscience.org/event/preschool-discovery-hour-12/2024-10-12/) - 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
- [Gateway to Play](https://gatewaytoscience.org/event/gateway-to-play/) - Gateway to Play is in participation with Our World: Worldwide Day of Play, a global play event presented by Nickelodeon and Association of Children’s Museums.
- [Preschool Discovery Hour](https://gatewaytoscience.org/event/preschool-discovery-hour-11/2024-09-14/) - 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
- [International Observe the Moon Night](https://gatewaytoscience.org/event/international-observe-the-moon-night-2/) - Join people worldwide to learn about lunar science, participate in celestial observations, and honor connections to the Moon.
- [Project Based Learning PD](https://gatewaytoscience.org/event/project-based-learning-pd/) - 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,
- [Your Support Matters](https://gatewaytoscience.org/event/your-support-matters-3/) - 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
- [Farmers Market Fun Preschool Discovery Hour](https://gatewaytoscience.org/event/preschool-discovery-hour-10/2024-08-17/) - 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
- [Gateway to Health](https://gatewaytoscience.org/event/gateway-to-health-2/) - Gateway to Health is an event where community participants will have FREE access to the NDGTS exhibits, interactive health booths, and exhibitors.
- [30th Birthday Bash](https://gatewaytoscience.org/event/30th-birthday-bash/2024-07-21/) - 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
- [Preschool Discovery Hour](https://gatewaytoscience.org/event/preschool-discovery-hour-10-3/) - 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
- [Preschool Discovery Hour](https://gatewaytoscience.org/event/preschool-discovery-hour-10-2/) - 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
- [Your Support Matters](https://gatewaytoscience.org/event/your-support-matters-2/) - Your Support Matters - Breastfeeding Support Group where mothers can come together to share experiences, gain knowledge, and find support in breastfeeding.
- [NDGTS Heads West](https://gatewaytoscience.org/event/ndgts-heads-west/2024-09-01/) - 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!
- [Preschool Discovery Hour](https://gatewaytoscience.org/event/preschool-discovery-hour-9/2024-06-15/) - It's time to get messy at our FREE Preschool Discovery Hour in June! Spend your morning making a mess with us on June 12 & 15 from 9:00 am to 9:45 am as we learn how science can be messy AND FUN! We will be outside both days, so dress for the weather and messy
- [Extended Hours](https://gatewaytoscience.org/event/extended-hours/2024-08-15/) - Starting in June, North Dakota's Gateway to Science will be open late on the third Thursday of each month and open early each Wednesday prior.
- [Your Support Matters](https://gatewaytoscience.org/event/your-support-matters/) - Your Support Matters - Breastfeeding Support Group where mothers can come together to share experiences, gain knowledge, and find support in breastfeeding.
- [STEM Expo](https://gatewaytoscience.org/event/stem-expo/) - North Dakota’s Gateway to Science has teamed up with MDU Resources and the Bismarck Larks to bring STEM education (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) to the baseball field. Together, we understand the importance of equipping youth with the knowledge and skills to solve tough problems, gather and evaluate evidence, and comprehend information. This year North Dakota’s Gateway to Science
- [SKYWARN](https://gatewaytoscience.org/event/skywarn/) - Learn about severe weather and safety training from a local National Weather Service Meteorologist, John Paul (JP) Martin!
- [Coffee Chat with Dr. Magan Lewis](https://gatewaytoscience.org/event/coffee-chat-with-dr-magan-lewis/) - Dr. Magan Lewis, originally from Hankinson, ND, of Bayer Crop Science is visiting NDGTS! Join us as she shares her story!
- [Solar Eclipse Watch Party](https://gatewaytoscience.org/event/solar-eclipse-watch-party/) - Join North Dakota's Gateway to Science to view the upcoming Total Solar Eclipse and participate in hands-on eclipse activities on April 8th!
- [Coding Club Grades 3-5](https://gatewaytoscience.org/event/coding-club-grades-3-5/2024-02-22/) - Throughout the Clubs, members will: Learn to see themselves as computer scientists. Gain exposure to project management and problem-solving techniques. Learn in a safe and supportive environment of peers and role models. Learn the foundational computer science concepts that form the basis for all programming languages. There is no cost to participate in NDGTS Coding
- [Coding Club Grades 6-8](https://gatewaytoscience.org/event/coding-club-grades-6-8-2/2024-02-26/) - Throughout the Clubs, members will: Learn to see themselves as computer scientists. Gain exposure to project management and problem-solving techniques. Learn in a safe and supportive environment of peers and role models. Learn the foundational computer science concepts that form the basis for all programming languages. There is no cost to participate in NDGTS Coding
- [STEM Adventure Club](https://gatewaytoscience.org/event/stem-adventure-club-2/2024-03-04/) - The mission of our STEM Adventure Club is to spark an interest in future scientific curiosity for children in grades 1 – 5 and to fascinate them with the wonders of scientific discovery. North Dakota’s Gateway to Science believes that children should to be exposed to the exciting fields of science at an early age
- [Adult (18+) Stargazing](https://gatewaytoscience.org/event/adult-18-stargazing/) - We are hosting our first adult (18+) programming event on January 27th from 6:00-8:30 PM! Damon Williams will be presenting all things astronomy and will then take us outside on our scenic deck to observe the stars! While the telescopes are open for viewing, the gallery will be open for adult-centered exploration time. Tickets for the
- [Sensory Friendly Space Exploration PDH](https://gatewaytoscience.org/event/sensory-friendly-space-exploration-pdh/2024-01-13/) - Explore the wonders of space with our sensory-friendly outer space-themed Preschool Discovery Hour! Join us and Dakota Children's Advocacy for a cosmic adventure designed for all little astronauts, featuring gentle lights, calming sounds, and hands-on activities. Let the learning journey begin! Preschool Discovery Hour (PDH) is where children and their favorite adults can participate in
- ["Noon" Years Eve Family Celebration](https://gatewaytoscience.org/event/noon-years-eve-family-celebration/) - HAPPY NEW YEAR! Well, not quite, but it’s never too early to kick off a fabulous New Year’s party. North Dakota’s Gateway to Science is celebrating the New Year just a few hours early with a countdown to a balloon drop at 4:00 pm, make your own party hats, learn all about fireworks and winter
- [STEM Spooktacular](https://gatewaytoscience.org/event/stem-spooktacular/) - STEM Spooktacular is returning bigger and better than ever before! 🎃 Join us wearing your costume on October 29 from 1-4 p.m. when spooky meets science! Look for Halloween STEM activities, a glow-in-the-dark dungeon, flying bats, and surprises throughout the gallery! 🦇 Make sure to mark your calendars for our building-wide, spine-tingling STEM
- [Gateway to Play](https://gatewaytoscience.org/event/worldwide-day-of-play/) - Gateway to Play is in participation with Our World: Worldwide Day of Play, a global play event presented by Nickelodeon and the Association of Children’s Museums (ACM). Join us on September 30, from 1-4 p.m. during your visit for additional hands-on playful learning activities held in our Innovation Space. Admission is required. “Play is a
- [Gateway to Afterschool](https://gatewaytoscience.org/event/gateway-to-afterschool/) - 📅 Mark your calendars for another event! We will be partnering with the North Dakota Afterschool Network for Gateway to Afterschool, an event for Lights On Afterschool, a nationwide celebration of afterschool programs serving our communities! The event is free for youth of all ages and their favorite adults. Join us for hands-on activities
- [Preschool Discovery Hour](https://gatewaytoscience.org/event/preschool-discovery-hour-3/) - Come join us for Preschool Discovery Hour (PDH), 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. Older siblings are welcome to explore and participate as helpers! After the PDH program,
- [Preschool Discovery Hour](https://gatewaytoscience.org/event/preschool-discovery-hour-4/) - Come join us for Preschool Discovery Hour (PDH), 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. Older siblings are welcome to explore and participate as helpers! After the PDH program,
- [Preschool Discovery Hour](https://gatewaytoscience.org/event/preschool-discovery-hour-5/) - Come join us for Preschool Discovery Hour (PDH), 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. Older siblings are welcome to explore and participate as helpers! After the PDH program,
- [Preschool Discovery Hour](https://gatewaytoscience.org/event/preschool-discovery-hour-6/) - Come join us for Preschool Discovery Hour (PDH), 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. Older siblings are welcome to explore and participate as helpers! After the PDH program,
- [Preschool Discovery Hour](https://gatewaytoscience.org/event/preschool-discovery-hour-7/) - Come join us for Preschool Discovery Hour (PDH), 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. Older siblings are welcome to explore and participate as helpers! After the PDH program,
- [Preschool Discovery Hour](https://gatewaytoscience.org/event/preschool-discovery-hour-8/) - Join us for Preschool Discovery Hour (PDH), 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. Older siblings are welcome to explore and participate as helpers! After the PDH program, families
- [International Observe the Moon Night](https://gatewaytoscience.org/event/international-observe-the-moon-night/) - Join us, along with Morton Mandan Public Library and Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library for an evening to observe our moon on October 21 from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. This is a free event for all ages to attend. There will be a story reading on a giant moon map, activity stations all relating to
- [Einstein on Wine](https://gatewaytoscience.org/event/einstein-on-wine/)
- [Preschool Discovery Hour with Midwest Dairy](https://gatewaytoscience.org/event/preschool-discovery-hour-2/) - Come join us for Preschool Discovery Hour (PDH), 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. Join us and Undeniably Dairy with big STEM activities in dairy and farming! Activities
- [Preschool Discovery Hour with Midwest Dairy](https://gatewaytoscience.org/event/preschool-discovery-hour/) - Come join us for Preschool Discovery Hour (PDH), 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. Join us and Undeniably Dairy with big STEM activities in dairy and farming! Activities
- [Gateway to Health](https://gatewaytoscience.org/event/gateway-to-health/) - We have partnered with the North Dakota Youth Health Advisory Board, ND Health and Human Services, and Bismarck State College to host the Gateway to Health event on August 26. This event grants participants FREE admission to the gallery for the preregistered two-hour time slot and access to interactive booths and exhibitors. There will also be an opportunity
- [STEM Adventure Mini Camp](https://gatewaytoscience.org/event/stem-adventure-mini-camp-2/2023-11-10/) - North Dakota’s Gateway to Science STEM Adventure Mini-Camps are held during the school year on select days when there is no school (NDGTS follows the Bismarck Public School District calendar). Every day is a new STEM Adventure! Campers can count on fun projects and activities each camp day. Mini-camp begins at 8:00 am and ends
- [STEM Adventure Mini Camp](https://gatewaytoscience.org/event/stem-adventure-mini-camp/2023-10-20/) - North Dakota’s Gateway to Science STEM Adventure Mini-Camps are held during the school year on select days when there is no school (NDGTS follows the Bismarck Public School District calendar). Every day is a new STEM Adventure! Campers can count on fun projects and activities each camp day. Mini-camp begins at 8:00 am and ends
- [Coding Club - Grades 6-8](https://gatewaytoscience.org/event/coding-club-grades-6-8/2023-10-12/) - Learn a variety of programming languages, including Scratch, Swift, Python, and JavaScript. Girls Who Code Projects offer a range of difficulty for beginner programmers who have little to no experience programming to more advanced learners who will engage in more advanced topics like data structures. Coding Club for grades 6-8 meets Thursday from 3:30 to
- [Coding Club - Grades 3-5](https://gatewaytoscience.org/event/coding-club-elementary/2023-10-12/) - Through coding club, students will learn to see themselves as computer scientists, gain exposure to project management and problem-solving techniques, learn in a safe and supportive environment of peers and role models, and learn the foundational computer science concepts that form the basis for all programming languages. Through partnership and resources provided by Girls Who
- [STEM Adventure Club](https://gatewaytoscience.org/event/stem-adventure-club/2023-10-16/) - The mission of our STEM Adventure Club is to spark an interest in future scientific curiosity for children in grades 1 – 5 and to fascinate them with the wonders of scientific discovery. STEM Adventure Club for grades 1 – 5 meets on Tuesdays from 4:00 pm to 5:15 pm at North Dakota’s Gateway to
- [STEM Adventure Mini Camp](https://gatewaytoscience.org/event/stem-adventure-mini-camp-2-20-23/) - North Dakota’s Gateway to Science STEM Adventure Mini-Camps are held during the school year on select days when there is no school (NDGTS follows the Bismarck Public School District calendar). Every day is a new STEM Adventure! Campers can count on fun projects and activities each camp day. Mini-camp begins at 8:00 am and ends
- [STEM Adventure Mini Camp](https://gatewaytoscience.org/event/stem-adventure-mini-camp-2-21-23/) - North Dakota’s Gateway to Science STEM Adventure Mini-Camps are held during the school year on select days when there is no school (NDGTS follows the Bismarck Public School District calendar). Every day is a new STEM Adventure! Campers can count on fun projects and activities each camp day. Mini-camp begins at 8:00 am and ends
- [STEM Adventure Mini Camp](https://gatewaytoscience.org/event/stem-adventure-mini-camp-3-16-23/) - North Dakota’s Gateway to Science STEM Adventure Mini-Camps are held during the school year on select days when there is no school (NDGTS follows the Bismarck Public School District calendar). Every day is a new STEM Adventure! Campers can count on fun projects and activities each camp day. Mini-camp begins at 8:00 am and ends
- [STEM Adventure Mini Camp](https://gatewaytoscience.org/event/stem-adventure-mini-camp-3-17-23/) - North Dakota’s Gateway to Science STEM Adventure Mini-Camps are held during the school year on select days when there is no school (NDGTS follows the Bismarck Public School District calendar). Every day is a new STEM Adventure! Campers can count on fun projects and activities each camp day. Mini-camp begins at 8:00 am and ends
- [STEM Adventure Mini Camp](https://gatewaytoscience.org/event/stem-adventure-mini-camp-4-10-23/) - North Dakota’s Gateway to Science STEM Adventure Mini-Camps are held during the school year on select days when there is no school (NDGTS follows the Bismarck Public School District calendar). Every day is a new STEM Adventure! Campers can count on fun projects and activities each camp day. Mini-camp begins at 8:00 am and ends
- [Giving Hearts Day 2023](https://gatewaytoscience.org/event/giving-hearts-day-2023/) - Giving Hearts Day is a 24-hour fundraising drive benefiting North Dakota and Minnesota charities. Nearly 550 charities received donations from more than 41,000 donors on Giving Hearts Day 2022. We are grateful to be a part of such a generous community! North Dakota’s Gateway to Science received more than $84,000 from 145 generous donors for

## Series

- [Gateway After Dark](https://gatewaytoscience.org/series/gateway-after-dark/) - NDGTS hosts STEM Trivia Night at Laughing Sun Brewing Co.! Enjoy drinks, friendly competition, and STEM trivia on June 23 in Bismarck. 21+ event.
- [Little Composers Lab Preschool Discovery Hour](https://gatewaytoscience.org/series/little-composers-lab-preschool-discovery-hour/)
- [Mission to the Moon Preschool Discovery Hour](https://gatewaytoscience.org/series/mission-to-the-moon-preschool-discovery-hour/) - Blast off at Mission to the Moon Preschool Discovery Hour! Hands-on space fun for ages 3–5. May 13 & 16 at Gateway to Science. Free program.
- [Coding Through Curiosity Preschool Discovery Hour](https://gatewaytoscience.org/series/coding-through-curiosity-preschool-discovery-hour/) - Explore coding through play at Preschool Discovery Hour! Hands-on STEM fun for ages 3–5 with LEGO coding, robots, and sensory activities. Free April 8 & 11.
- [Buggin Out Preschool Discovery Hour](https://gatewaytoscience.org/series/buggin-out-preschool-discovery-hour/) - Step into the tiny world of insects, where little learners explore how bugs grow, move, and live with hands-on activities on March 11 and 14 from 9:00-9:45 AM.
- [Cities of the Future Screening](https://gatewaytoscience.org/series/cities-of-the-future-screening/) - See Cities of the Future, an engineering film by the American Society of Civil Engineers, on February 28th or March 1st at North Dakota's Gateway to Science.
- [Baking Up Science Preschool Discovery Hour](https://gatewaytoscience.org/series/baking-up-science-preschool-discovery-hour/) - Whisk up some fun with baking-inspired activities that blend science and creativity at Baking Up Science Preschool Discovery Hour on February 11 & 14!
- [Inside the Digitalis Dome](https://gatewaytoscience.org/series/inside-the-digitalis-dome/) - Join us every third Thursday from 4:00 to 6:00 PM for Digitalis Dome Planetarium shows every 15 minutes in our Innovation Space.
- [Snowflake Scientists Preschool Discovery Hour](https://gatewaytoscience.org/series/snowflake-scientists-preschool-discovery-hour/) - Bundle up for Snowflake Scientists Preschool Discovery Hour as we explore snow, animals, and winter wonders on Jnauary 14 and 17 from 9:00 to 9:45 AM.
- [Germ Detectives Preschool Discovery Hour](https://gatewaytoscience.org/series/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!
- [Fall Feelings Preschool Discovery Hour](https://gatewaytoscience.org/series/fall-feelings-preschool-discovery-hour/) - We’re teaming up with Kids in Motion for a special Fall Feelings Preschool Discovery Hour, which invites our littlest learners to explore emotions and gratitude
- [Not So Spooky Science Preschool Discovery Hour](https://gatewaytoscience.org/series/not-so-spooky-science-preschool-discovery-hour/) - We’re teaming up with Papa’s Pumpkin Patch for a special pumpkin-themed Preschool Discovery Hour on October 8 & 11 from 9:00 AM to 9:45 AM.
- [Apples and Leaves Preschool Discovery Hour](https://gatewaytoscience.org/series/apples-and-leaves-preschool-discovery-hour/) - We’re celebrating the change of seasons with Apples & Leaves at Preschool Discovery Hour, featuring activities like apple stamps, leaf shadows, and more!
- [Water Wonders Preschool Discovery Hour](https://gatewaytoscience.org/series/water-wonders-preschool-discovery-hour/) - Join us for a wave of hands-on fun, where you and your little explorers will dive into the science of water through exciting activities!
- [Pawfect Pals Preschool Discovery Hour](https://gatewaytoscience.org/series/pawfect-pals-preschool-discovery-hour/) - Join us for Pawfect Pals as we explore the world of pets and animal care with playful, hands-on activities specially designed for preschoolers.
- [Growing Gardeners PDH](https://gatewaytoscience.org/series/growing-gardeners-pdh/) - We’re celebrating Gardening Month with a hands-on Preschool Discovery Hour to dig into the wonders of gardening with fun, interactive activities.
- [Blending Together PDH](https://gatewaytoscience.org/series/blending-together-pdh/) - Spring is on its way, bringing color back into our world—and we're celebrating with a vibrant Preschool Discovery Hour at Gateway to Science!
- [Happy Healthy Hearts PDH](https://gatewaytoscience.org/series/happy-healthy-hearts-pdh/) - February is Heart Month, and we're celebrating with a fun-filled Preschool Discovery Hour at Gateway to Science on February 12 & 14 from 9:00 to 9:45 am!
- [Spring STEM Adventure Club](https://gatewaytoscience.org/series/spring-stem-adventure-club/) - STEM Adventure Club is a 6-week session where kids explore the exciting world of science with hands-on experiments, thrilling activities, and interactive games!
- [Winter STEM Adventure Club](https://gatewaytoscience.org/series/winter-stem-adventure-club/) - STEM Adventure Club is a 6-week session where kids explore the exciting world of science with hands-on experiments, thrilling activities, and interactive games!
- [Mini Camp Grades 1-5](https://gatewaytoscience.org/series/mini-camp-grades-1-5/) - STEM Adventure Mini-Camps are held on select days when there is no school, following the Bismarck Public Schools calendar.
- [Coding Club Grades 6-9](https://gatewaytoscience.org/series/coding-club-grades-6-9/) - Embrace your inner computer scientist with NDGTS Coding Club! This FREE program is designed for students in grades 6-8, but registration is required.
- [Coding Club Grades 3-5](https://gatewaytoscience.org/series/coding-club-grades-3-5-2/) - Calling all aspiring coders in grades 3-5! Join us for NDGTS Coding Club, a FREE program that introduces you to the exciting world of coding.
- [Winter Wonderland PDH](https://gatewaytoscience.org/series/winter-wonderland-pdh/)
- [Summer Science in the Winter](https://gatewaytoscience.org/series/summer-science-in-the-winter/) - Escape the cold and dream about the warmth of summer at our Summer Science in the Winter Preschool Discovery Hour!
- [Preschool Discovery Hour](https://gatewaytoscience.org/series/preschool-discovery-hour-4/) - Join us for our monthly Preschool Discovery Hour where our youngest learners and their favorite adults explore hands-on activities and concepts together!
- [Preschool Discovery Hour](https://gatewaytoscience.org/series/preschool-discovery-hour-3/) - Join us for our monthly Preschool Discovery Hour where our youngest learners and their favorite adults explore hands-on activities and concepts together!
- [Preschool Discovery Hour](https://gatewaytoscience.org/series/preschool-discovery-hour-2/) - Join us for our monthly Preschool Discovery Hour where our youngest learners and their favorite adults explore hands-on activities and concepts together!
- [Preschool Discovery Hour](https://gatewaytoscience.org/series/preschool-discovery-hour/)
- [Extended Hours](https://gatewaytoscience.org/series/extended-hours/) - Starting in June, North Dakota's Gateway to Science will be open late on the third Thursday of each month and open early each Wednesday prior.
- [NDGTS Heads West](https://gatewaytoscience.org/series/ndgts-heads-west/) - North Dakota's Gateway to Science has teamed up with the Medora Musical to bring STEM and History together three times this summer.
- [30th Birthday Bash](https://gatewaytoscience.org/series/30th-birthday-bash/)
- [Coding Club Grades 3-5](https://gatewaytoscience.org/series/coding-club-grades-3-5/)
- [STEM Adventure Club](https://gatewaytoscience.org/series/stem-adventure-club-2/)
- [Coding Club Grades 6-8](https://gatewaytoscience.org/series/coding-club-grades-6-8-2/)
- [Sensory Friendly Space Exploration PDH](https://gatewaytoscience.org/series/sensory-friendly-space-exploration-pdh/)
- [STEM Adventure Mini Camp](https://gatewaytoscience.org/series/stem-adventure-mini-camp-2/)
- [STEM Adventure Mini Camp](https://gatewaytoscience.org/series/stem-adventure-mini-camp/)
- [Coding Club - Grades 6-8](https://gatewaytoscience.org/series/coding-club-grades-6-8/)
- [Coding Club - Elementary](https://gatewaytoscience.org/series/coding-club-elementary/)
- [STEM Adventure Club](https://gatewaytoscience.org/series/stem-adventure-club/)

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