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North Dakota's Gateway to Science

Tourist attraction Museum Science museum

Kids' museum with interactive exhibits on electricity, robotics & other scientific topics. People often mention kids, loved, ages, hours, family,


Address

1600 Canary Ave, Bismarck, ND 58501

Website

gatewaytoscience.org

Contact

(701) 258-1975

Rating on Google Maps

4.70 (278 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Sunday: 1 to 5 PM
  • Monday: 10 AM to 5 PM
  • Tuesday: Closed
  • Wednesday: 10 AM to 5 PM
  • Thursday: 10 AM to 5 PM
  • Friday: 10 AM to 5 PM
  • Saturday: 10 AM to 5 PM

Featured Reviews


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  • 5/5 Mary B. 4 months ago on Google
    I loved it so much that I signed up to be a volunteer there, every Sunday afternoon that I'm available. After months of volunteering, I got a job at GTS.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Annette Schilling W. 1 year ago on Google
    This is a must-see for kids of all ages, but adults will find plenty of interesting things, too. It rivals metropolitan city science centers.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Jewel M. 8 months ago on Google
    Defintely a great addition to our community, much needed! This science center is a great experience for all ages. There are several areas with different types of learning, and you could really spend some time there, taking everything in. One of the best parts of Gateway to Science though, is the VIEW of the river! 😍
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jenny H. 1 year ago on Google
    This center is incredible! Beautiful location and great facility. It is filled with hands on learning and so much FUN! Will be back many times!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Matt J. 1 year ago on Google
    Amazing new location. So much to see and do for kids of all ages. Day programs for kids on days off and camps planned for kids in the summer. Really glad I got a membership and I look forward to the future with this place!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Cassady R. 1 year ago on Google
    My kids spent hours here and i still had to drag them away! Our family has been to a lot of science and museum places but i have never seen a lot of the items they have here. My 10 year old loved the circuits and my 5 year old loved the working robotic arm. I myself loved the Brian teasers. We all had a ton of fun!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Verlee G. 1 year ago on Google
    Absolutely a great day to spend with the youth in your family. All ages will find something to do here and while my 18 & 16 year olds got done sooner than my 10 year old we were still there for more than 3 hours! I recommend a visit here!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jan C. 1 year ago on Google
    My kids LOVE this place, the water area is an especially favorite of theirs (may want to bring an extra shirt or change of clothes for tots). We went 3 days in a row, and still did not see all of it.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ben C. 4 years ago on Google
    Very cool exhibits for kids. Highly educational and experimental.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 LeeAnn A. 1 year ago on Google
    We came here last week with our 1.5 year old and it was so much fun! So much to do! We loved that it was hands on. It was also very clean and the gentleman at the front was super nice.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Nikol R. 2 years ago on Google
    The kids loved it and they had a real human brain. A cool interactive crop game. (I had no idea it cost so much to be a farmer-such minimal returns.) Though the exhibits were cool. It was eat small for the price
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Maurice A. 6 years ago on Google
    I and the kids love it, a couple of hours can easily go by here. Keeps the whole family entertained with hands on learning.

  • 5/5 Emily A. 1 year ago on Google
    Lots of fun things to do, and the turtles were cute.

  • 5/5 Joko K. 4 years ago on Google
    A lot of interesting science activity. You can do a bunch of interesting activities with your kids. It's not too big, and tend to get crowded. You can also pet a iguana there, and you can also learn about aquaponics, and if you get lost on the trivia quiz, the guy or girl at the gateway to science will help you solve the quiz. They also gonna expand the building and bring more exhibitions. Me, my wife, my daughter and my son have a fun time here!

  • 5/5 Teresa Miller F. 1 year ago on Google
    The kids had fun. Childeren 3 and under are free. Kid's around 5 to 13 would get the most out of Gateway.

  • 5/5 Christina H. 1 year ago on Google
    So cool for kids and adults! All kinds of interesting things for kids to interact with. To get thier hands on, touch feel, experiment with and find how they work. Suitable for all ages. Will definitely be back!

  • 4/5 Katrina Case A. 6 months ago on Google
    Was at an event held here. Beautiful facility and beautiful view. Clean restrooms and lots of space. My only complaint was how loud the space was with echos. Sounds bounced everywhere. Needs more sound absorption work done in the events section.

  • 5/5 Lance G. 4 months ago on Google
    If you think you can go for a half hour and leave, you will have to snap your belt and threaten a spanking. 3.5 hours! I stayed for 3.5 hours!! I thought I could leave after 90 minutes, but then my girls pulled a wronski feint on me, split up, and went separate directions. One was practicing being a meterologist with a green screen (8 yr old) while the other was getting wet while building a Hydro Electric generator (5 yr old). They beat their old man down. One would be launching a paper helecopter while the other wanted to digitally disect a pig. To leave, I had to lie and say they were going to close. The introvert in me was glad the overcrowded newness calmed down, but it also allowed me to geek out with my daughters and absent lines. If I was a teen, I'd take a date there... if mini golf wasnt available. Mini golf was always 🔥 when i was a teen... or that is what I told myself. 🤷 For the curious at heart and those wanting screen free interaction, this might be worth your time and money. I just have one suggestion... play with your Littles and pretend you know how to reassemble the human brain. This certainly helped with the development of fond family memories.

  • 5/5 Shelle M. 7 months ago on Google
    Greatest indoor interactive museum for kids. We bought a family membership and the kids are never bored exploring. Totally awesome place. I also love that you can see the new train bridge being built.

  • 5/5 Mylynn T. 6 months ago on Google
    We hosted a conference with for the North Dakota Nurses Association. The event space had an amazing view of the river. The conference staff was very attentive and supported us well.

  • 5/5 Sarah V. 5 months ago on Google
    We stopped here with our 3 kids(6, 7 and 9) and they all loved it! It seems small but there are so many things to look at and play with. We spent about 2 hours here and still didn't see everything. We also really liked how there were a lot of agricultural based displays. Highly reccomend!

  • 5/5 Lauryn W. 8 months ago on Google
    We stopped by Gateway to Science on a family road trip and were so impressed with the space! Exhibits are high-quality, well laid-out and clean. I expected it to be small compared to our home museum, but there was lots to do, and our whole family enjoyed playing for several hours. The staff here are also very friendly and helpful. Worth a visit! Best suited for kids ages 3-10 and for kids at heart of all ages 😊


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Amenities


  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot

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