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North Dakota's Gateway to Science North Dakota's hands-on science center dedicated to inspiring the scientist in everyone for over 30 years! 🧪👨‍🔬 Science has never been this thrilling!

Located at 1600 Canary Ave in Bismarck, we offer a wide range of STEM-focused programs and exhibits designed to spark curiosity and foster lifelong learning for all ages. Our mission is to make science accessible and enjoyable, encouraging exploration and innovation in a welcoming environment. The gallery features major North Dakota industries and resources—energy, agriculture, health care, transportation, water, weather, and engineering. Every corner of Gateway to Science is designed to educate and entertain. And with Gateway to Science on the Go, we bring the excitement of STEM learning to communities across North Dakota, ensuring that discovery and exploration reach beyond our walls.

Play is more than fun. It can help children express emotions, build connections, and navigate difficult experiences💙Thro...
10/25/2026

Play is more than fun. It can help children express emotions, build connections, and navigate difficult experiences💙

Throughout November, North Dakota’s Gateway to Science is participating in Healing with Play in recognition of Children’s Grief Awareness Month. Learn how hands-on STEM activities, sensory-friendly experiences, and Sensory Hour connect to this initiative.

🔗 Read more: https://gatewaytoscience.org/healing-with-play-at-gateway-to-science/

10/23/2026

Support STEM at our signature fundraiser!🌟

Join us at Einstein on W**e for games, auctions, dinner, and fun in support of STEM and North Dakota’s Gateway to Science🍷

11.20.26

10/22/2026

Big Science First fans over here🙌🏻✨

Our Science First area is for our youngest learners, but it’s so much fun and full of discovery for everyone!

Have you visited Science First? 🎶

🚨Heads up!We will have a filming crew in the building October 22nd🎥 We apologize for any inconvenience.See you at the sc...
10/20/2026

🚨Heads up!

We will have a filming crew in the building October 22nd🎥 We apologize for any inconvenience.

See you at the science center!

There's so much to experience at the science center!🔬At North Dakota’s Gateway to Science, we create opportunities for a...
10/20/2026

There's so much to experience at the science center!🔬

At North Dakota’s Gateway to Science, we create opportunities for all people to explore STEM, connect what they learn to the world around them, and discover something new. From hands-on exhibits to programs that reach communities across North Dakota, we want curiosity to have a place to grow.

Plan your visit today!

10/19/2026

What do you do when the bride needs to go across the gallery? Create a distraction!!!💃

Book your wedding at North Dakota’s Gateway to Science if you want a team that goes above and beyond like this🤣🌟

🎃👻 Get your costumes ready for Hunter’s Smile Trunk or Treat! North Dakota's Gateway to Science will be there for an aft...
10/18/2026

🎃👻 Get your costumes ready for Hunter’s Smile Trunk or Treat! North Dakota's Gateway to Science will be there for an afternoon of Halloween fun, with 30+ decorated trunks, trick-or-treating, games, and more!

📅 Sunday, October 25 | 4–6 PM
📍 Hollevoet & Welk Orthodontics, Bismarck
🎟️ Free to attend!

Learn more and RSVP: https://gatewaytoscience.org/event/hunters-smile-trunk-or-treat/

10/17/2026

Spooooky skeleton science!🩻👻

It was so great getting to see our littlest scientists enjoy learn about our bones at Skeleton Science Preschool Discovery Hour!

Thanks for joining us, and we’ll see you at Science of Play PDH November 11th✨

Address

1600 Canary Avenue
Bismarck, ND
58501

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 7pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 3pm
Sunday 1pm - 5pm

Telephone

+17012581975

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