Academic & Student Resources

Gateway Science Museum opened in 2010 as a university science museum. With more than 8,000 hours of university student-related activities each year, Gateway is a site of learning for college students. Learn more about our mission here.(opens in new window)

For more information about student learning opportunities, email gateway@csuchico.edu.(opens in new window) 

How do we support the university learning environment?

Free admission: CSU, Chico and Butte Community College students are welcome to visit for free. 

Employment: University students are employed as Curiosity Guides.

Paid Internships: We offer internships in graphic design, marketing, museum education, curation, tech support and other museum related functions.

•      Students are recruited from all majors

•      Attention is paid to hiring First Gen students

•      We offer flexible hours, ongoing training, and a supportive work environment

•      Gateway supports anti-racism in museums, science, and universities

•      Students are encouraged to stay on at Gateway through graduation

•      The murals outside Gateway were created by Chico State art students

Academic Internships & Class Projects: Faculty and students in various departments use the museum  and its online platforms as venues  for public engagement projects.

Student Clubs: Student clubs lead hands on activities and workshops at Gateway for the public and now online​. ​

Individual Research Opportunities/Showcases: Gateway hosts individual student work through our demo lab, research poster exhibits, art exhibits, onsite art projects and online formats.

Academic Courses: Customized field trips are available for college classes.

Science Education’s Teaching Science in a Museum Setting(opens in new window) is held in conjunction with Gateway, deepening student learning through real-world teaching experience in a museum setting.

For more information about any of these opportunities, email gateway@csuchico.edu(opens in new window).