Gateway Science Museum
Location

Gateway Science Museum
625 Esplanade
(near Bidwell Mansion)
Chico, CA 95929–0545

Mailing Address
400 W 1st St.
Chico, CA 95929-0545

530-898-4121
gateway@csuchico.edu

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What's on at Gateway?

Special Wednesday Hours July 8, 3:00-7:00pm

CLOSED: July 4

Summer Experience

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Gateway Gardens

Dive into biodiversity in Gateway's permanent garden exhibits. Featuring native and edible plants, student projects, and wildlife habitat, Gateway Gardens are a gem of nature in the heart of Chico.

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Museum Hours: Thursday - Saturday 11 AM - 4 PM

Special Wednesday Hours July 8, 3:00-7:00pm

Gateway will be closed July 4

Memberships
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New membership tiers for 2026!

Click here to learn more!

Saturday Activities
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Saturday Activities in June

Drop-in from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM. Activities are free with admission!

  • June 6: NO ACTIVITY. Gateway is closed.
  • June 13: Pin hole constellations
  • June 20: Sun prints
  • June 27: Paper rockets
Science on social media
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Stay connected and curious!

Find learning, special events and announcements, and behind-the-scenes glimpses of Gateway on Instagram @gatewaysciencemuseumchico

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