Group Visits and Field Trips

Inspire discovery and hands-on learning with an unforgettable experience. Whether you’re planning a school field trip, homeschool adventure, scout outing, or youth group visit, your students will engage with dynamic exhibits designed to spark curiosity. Book your field trip today and watch your group discover, experiment, and explore!

I am a Science Olympiad coach and we brought our 7th and 8th grade students here. It was an amazing stop! Each one of the 14 students showed me a different interactive exhibit that they thought was AWESOME! — Megan Ricks

Planning Your Group Visit

• Length: A gallery field trip or group visit is 2 hours in length.
• Hours: Gallery hours for field trips are Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday 10 am to 5 pm (CDT). The gallery is closed Tuesdays.
• Size: Groups of 10 or more are eligible for group rates.
• Cost: $7 per person. Teacher and paraprofessional(s) for a school group are admitted free with current school/district ID or letter of intent to homeschool.
• Deadline: Using the form below, submit a request at least 14 days in advance to qualify for the group rate.

Applying Memberships

Memberships apply to group visits. This includes household members. Family Plus benefits of 6 additional guests do not apply to group visits.

The following information must be listed in the form provided in our confirmation email and provided at least one week in advance:

• Name of organization and date of visit
• Cardholder’s first and last name
• Child/children name(s)
• Member number, located under the QR code (ex. GTS-00000)

Add-on Workshops

Add-on workshops are fully booked through the end of May.

Hands-on STEM Workshops include a 30-45 minute activity for ages 5+, plus 75-90 minutes in the hands-on gallery. Check out the workshop choices below, which range from K-12 grade.

• • Subject to availability, a minimum of 10 participants
  • $5.00 per participant (member discounts are not applied to this price)

Add-on Lunch Space

Space for a group lunch is available for a $25 fee.

Adult/Child Ratios

NDGTS staff does not provide direct supervision. To ensure each student gets the best hands-on experience, please follow the recommended guidelines for supervision ratios:

• Grades preK-2: one adult per four children.
• Grades 3-5: one adult per six children.

Payment and Arrival

• Admissions: A group leader must come to the admissions desk to pay before the group is allowed into the gallery.
• Invoices: If your group requires an invoice for payment, please make sure to note that in your request so arrangements are made in advance.
• Applying Memberships: Please collect money from all group members in advance and pay for the entire group in one lump sum so we do not have to slow down the line with individual transactions.
• Acceptable forms of payment: cash, credit card, and checks for the exact amount.

Expectations

Review, share, and follow all Group & Field Trip Expectations to ensure a safe, fun, and educational experience for everyone.

Changes and Cancellations

• If your group size changes (±5 people) after you make your reservation, please notify us by 3 pm the day before your visit with current numbers.
• Any other changes or updates to your group visit reservation, please contact us before your visit. Please email groupvisits@gscience.org or call 701-258-1975.
• If a cancellation becomes necessary, please notify North Dakota’s Gateway to Science as soon as possible. We will work with you to reschedule the group visit.
• There is a $25 charge for group visits canceled less than 24 hours in advance.

Questions?

Email groupvisits@gscience.org or call us at 701-258-1975.

Field Trip Request

Please complete the form below to request your group visit. Your request will be handled on a first come, first served basis. A North Dakota's Gateway to Science staff member will contact you to confirm details for your requested party. YOUR VISIT IS SCHEDULED WHEN YOU RECEIVE OUR CONFIRMATION EMAIL.

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Preferred Dates:

Gallery hours for field trips are Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday 10 am to 5 pm (CDT). The gallery is closed Tuesdays.

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Alternate Date Requested*

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Contact Information

Organizer's Name*

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School or Organization Name (no abbreviations please)*

Address*

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Phone*

Alternate Phone

Email Address*

Please tell us about your group.

Total Number of Adults ($7 per adult):*

Note: For school groups, teachers and paraprofessionals will be admitted free with current school/district IDs or Letter of Intent to Homeschool. Recommended adult/child ratio: Grades preK-2: 1 adult per 4 children / Grades 3-5: 1 adult per 6 children

Number of Children ($7 per child)*

Grade*

PLEASE SELECT-KindergartenFirst GradeSecond GradeThird GradeFourth GradeFifth GradeSixth GradeSeventh GradeEighth GradeNinth GradeTenth GradeEleventh GradeTwelfth GradeMultiple Grades

If multiple grades, please specify grades below.

Additional information you wish to share.

Your Local Newspaper*

Group Facebook Address (ex: facebook.com/gatewaytoscience)

Instagram (ex: @gatewaytoscience)

School or Group's Legislative District*

How did you first hear of our group visits? (Please select all that apply)

Social Media

Grant Request

ND's Gateway to Science website

Received an Email

My group has visited in the past

My family is a Gateway to Science member

Friend or Colleague

Other

Photo/Video Disclaimer

North Dakota's Gateway to Science captures photos, video, and audio for use in educational content, newsletters, and other promotional materials in print or electronic media. To protect privacy, images will not include full names or personal details without written consent. NDGTS may use these images without written consent from individuals in the photos or videos.

Add-Ons

Add-on Options (If more than 30 students, please call (701) 258-1975 before submitting a request.)

Hands-on STEM Workshop +$5 per participant (30-60 minute activity, ages 5+)

Space for Group Lunch ($25)

No Add-ons

Click to view workshop details.

Select a Kindergarten Workshop.

How Does it Grow?

What's the Matter?

Select a 1st Grade Workshop.*

How Does it Grow?

What's the Matter?

Sun, Moon, and Stars

Magnificent Magnets

Select a 2nd Grade Workshop.*

What's the Matter?

Paper Structures

Finches and Coding

Magnificent Magnets

Sun, Moon and Stars

Select a 3rd Grade Workshop.*

Magnificent Magnets

Finches and Coding

littleBits and Electricity

Paper Structures

Candy Skyscrapers

Bucket Towers

Marble Zip Lines

Select a 4th Grade Workshop.*

Finches and Coding

littleBits and Electricity

Paper Structures

Candy Skyscrapers

Bucket Towers

Marble Zip Lines

Dissection (Owl Pellets)

Forensics

Select a 5th Grade Workshop.*

Finches and Coding

littleBits and Electricity

Paper Structures

Candy Skyscrapers

Bucket Towers

Marble Zip Lines

Dissection (Owl Pellets)

Forensics

Select a 6th Grade Workshop.*

Finches and Coding

Bridge Design Challenge

littleBits and Electricity

Sturdy Structures

Bucket Towers

Marble Ziplines

Dissection - Earthworms ($50 supply fee; 4 weeks advanced booking required)

Dissection - Grasshoppers ($50 supply fee; 4 weeks advanced booking required)

Forensics

Select a 7th Grade Workshop.*

Finches and Coding

Bridge Design Challenge

littleBits and Electricity

Sturdy Structures

Bucket Towers

Marble Ziplines

Dissection - Earthworms ($50 supply fee; 4 weeks advanced booking required)

Dissection - Grasshoppers ($50 supply fee; 4 weeks advanced booking required)

Forensics

Select an 8th Grade Workshop.*

Finches and Coding

Bridge Design Challenge

littleBits and Electricity

Sturdy Structures

Bucket Towers

Marble Ziplines

Dissection - Earthworms ($50 supply fee; 4 weeks advanced booking required)

Dissection - Grasshoppers ($50 supply fee; 4 weeks advanced booking required)

Forensics

Select a 9th Grade Workshop.*

Bridge Design Challenge

Earthquake-Proof Skyscrapers

Marble Ziplines

Dissection - Sheep Eye ($50 supply fee; 4 weeks advance booking required)

Dissection - Frog ($50 supply fee; 4 weeks advance booking required)

Forensics

Finches and Coding

Select a 10th Grade Workshop.*

Bridge Design Challenge

Earthquake-Proof Skyscrapers

Marble Ziplines

Dissection - Sheep Eye ($50 supply fee; 4 weeks advance booking required)

Dissection - Frog ($50 supply fee; 4 weeks advance booking required)

Forensics

Finches and Coding

Select an 11th Grade Workshop.*

Bridge Design Challenge

Earthquake-Proof Skyscrapers

Marble Ziplines

Dissection - Sheep Eye ($50 supply fee; 4 weeks advance booking required)

Dissection - Frog ($50 supply fee; 4 weeks advance booking required)

Forensics

Finches and Coding

Select a 12th Grade Workshop.*

Bridge Design Challenge

Earthquake-Proof Skyscrapers

Marble Ziplines

Dissection - Sheep Eye ($50 supply fee; 4 weeks advance booking required)

Dissection - Frog ($50 supply fee; 4 weeks advance booking required)

Forensics

Finches and Coding

Select a Multi-Grade Workshop.*

Gateway to Science staff will contact you regarding workshops for your students.

Expectations*

I have read, acknowledge, and will share Group & Field Trip Expectations with all chaperones.

PLEASE REVIEW

Before submitting your group visit request, please review to ensure that all required fields have been completed. If required information is missing, your request will not be submitted. There is a $25 charge for group visits cancelled less than 24 hours in advance.