Discovery Gateway Children's Museum

01/21/2020

What do you and your family like to do when it snows?

01/20/2020

“I have decided to stick with love, hate is too great a burden to bear.” - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Today we celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Junior and all that he taught us and continues to teach us about equality, inclusion, justice, empathy, diversity, service, compassion, and how each and everyone one of us can change the world for the better. Thank you to our partners the Utah Gslac Deltas for volunteering and helping to provide programming and activities, and to Kenneth Hopkins for his incredible performance of the “I have a Dream” speech, and to all of our visitors for joining us today!

01/17/2020

Thank you to everyone that helped us celebrate A.A. Milne’s Birthday! It was wonderful to see all of the people that love Winnie the Pooh!

01/16/2020

‘I have a dream…’ Martin Luther King Jr. Day is this Monday the 20th! Watch his powerful and famous speech with our partners, the GSLA Utah DST! They will be here to celebrate the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. and bring hands-on activities that teach the importance of acceptance, understanding, and compassion to you and your family.

01/15/2020

Homeschool Day

Homeschool Day is ONE week away! Get discounted pricing with an affidavit all day on Wednesday January 22. From 10:15 – 12pm have fun in our special workshops and learn all about the forces of pushing and pulling and follow the journey of the seed with Kinderforce! Learn more at: https://www.discoverygateway.org/event/homeschool-day-5/

01/14/2020

Celebrate A.A. Milne’s Birthday! Bring a favorite stuffed animal friend to the museum and learn about the creator of Winnie the Pooh. Color your favorite characters while playing fun birthday games! Meet Christopher Robin and have delicious Birthday Cake from 3 – 4pm in the atrium, while supplies last.

01/13/2020

Keep warm this winter season by playing inside with us!

01/11/2020

Appreciate a Dragon Day is less than a week away! Come into Discovery Gateway on Thursday the 16th to show appreciation for your favorite dragon with fun activities and reading dragon books!

01/09/2020

Discovery Gateway is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to educating and inspiring children to imagine what they can BEEcome! As a nonprofit, we must fundraise for about half of our operating costs. With the help from our Development Officer, Cristi Meyer, we are able to raise the funds we need through grants, donors, and fundraising campaigns!
Learn more about Cristi here: https://www.discoverygateway.org/cristi-meyer/

01/08/2020

The perfect venue for your next party, meeting or event is at Discovery Gateway Children’s Museum! From small intimate gatherings, to work parties, and large conferences, we have the space you need in a fun, friendly, unique environment! Contact us today to start planning your event! 801-456-5437 ext. 105 https://www.discoverygateway.org/rentals/

01/07/2020

There is still time to help us support all of these amazing organizations! Your donation provides 365 days of free educational fun to Odyssey House of Utah,The Sharing Place, Neighborhood House, Ronald McDonald House Charities, The Children's Center, Utah, Catholic Community Services of Utah, The Road Home, Utah Community Action, Utah Youth Village, and the International Rescue Committee! Donate now at: https://53888.blackbaudhosting.com/53888/Individual-Contributions

01/06/2020

January is all about the Winter Wonderland! Learn about animals, snow, and winter sports this whole month!

01/03/2020

Winter Music Together Classes begin on January 13th and are happening at Discovery Gateway! Perfect for kids 0-5 that love music and dancing! Sign up today at www.HELLOMUSICMT.com

01/02/2020

Discovery Gateway Children's Museum's cover photo

01/02/2020

Start 2020 off right by learning through play at Discovery Gateway!

12/31/2019

Happy New Year from Discovery Gateway! Thank you for joining our Noon Years Eve party!

12/30/2019

How do you celebrate the New Year? Join us at our Noon Years Eve event tomorrow from 10am – 2pm!

12/28/2019

We are learning about Kwanzaa today with special activities until 6pm! A huge thank you to our partners @utahdst for volunteering and teaching everyone about the significance of Kwanzaa! ❤️🐝
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12/27/2019

What will you learn about on your next visit to Discovery Gateway? There's always something new to inspire you!

12/26/2019

Happy first day of Kwanzaa! Learn all about this holiday and the 7 principles of Kwanzaa through hands on activities with our partners GSLA Utah DST! We'll have special programming from 11 am-6 pm, and don't miss the Unity Presentation
12 pm!

12/25/2019

Merry Christmas from the entire Discovery Gateway family! 🎅🎄
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12/24/2019

Deck the halls with Discovery Gateway memberships! We close today at 2pm so there is still time to give the gift of play this holiday season!

12/23/2019

Merry Christmas from Discovery Gateway! We will close early at 2pm on Christmas Eve and we’ll be closed all day on Christmas. But don’t worry we’ll reopen on Thursday, December 26 from 10am-6pm.

12/22/2019

Christmas time is almost here! Sneak in some of that last minute holiday shopping with AmazonSmile! Get that free 2 day shipping while giving back!
Shop now at: https://smile.amazon.com/

12/21/2019

Looking for a last minute gift idea? Give the gift of learning through play with an annual membership to Discovery Gateway! Experience something new with each visit and create lasting memories!

12/20/2019

We’re dreaming of a white Christmas with these snow capped gingerbread houses!

12/19/2019

Help children and families in our community experience the educational power of play by donating to our Medallion Membership Program. This program provides memberships to organizations that serve children dealing with difficult life circumstances, such as the Ronald McDonald House, Head Start, the Road Home Family Shelter, and the International Rescue Committee. Children and families served by these organizations can then come to the museum free of charge to learn, play and connect together. Click the link to donate! https://buff.ly/2zytBbN

12/19/2019

Explore engineering with Discovery Gateway and Play-Well TEKnologies this Saturday from 12 – 1pm! Learn about physics, engineering, and architecture while playing with the LEGO Building System! Using thousands of LEGO parts, children will learn to question how things work and problem-solve by making a lever with a hand powered crank and exploring concepts of concentric vs. eccentric.
Register now!: https://buff.ly/2PYDN5B

12/18/2019

Express your Christmas cheer by making your own gingerbread house! Participants will build gingerbread houses out of graham crackers, frosting, sprinkles, and various other holiday candies. Sign up now before classes fill up at: https://buff.ly/2Pz1Xoi

12/16/2019

The winter solstice is this Saturday! What are fun winter traditions that you do with your family?

12/16/2019

Give the gift of learning through play with an annual membership to Discovery Gateway! Experience a whole year of exciting exhibits, art, science and cultural programs! You and your child will experience something new with each visit and create lasting memories!

12/14/2019

Breakfast with Santa = Success! 💯 Thank you to all of the families that came out to see eat breakfast with Santa!

12/13/2019

Look at all of our letters to Santa! Be sure to deliver your own letter to Santa during our FREE Santa Storytime event this Saturday the 14th from 11am to 12pm!

12/12/2019

Explore engineering with Discovery Gateway and Play-Well TEKnologies on the 21st of December! Using thousands of LEGO parts, children will learn to question how things work and problem-solve by making a lever with a hand-powered crank and exploring concepts of concentric vs. eccentric.
Sign up now: 53888.blackbaudhosting.com/53888/Play-Well-TEKnologies-Workshop

12/12/2019

The museum will close at 4:00pm for a private event today! Thank you for your patience!

12/10/2019

It’s time to submit your reading logs from the KUED Kids Reading Marathon! If your kids participated in this year’s Reading Marathon, submit their completed reading logs online at kued.org/reading to receive the KUED Kids Adventure Pass! Logs must be submitted no later than December 15. #ReadingMarathon #Read600min

12/09/2019

Join us this Friday for our Santa Lucia Day!

12/05/2019

Hurry and register for our glass blowing workshop, there are still spots available!
Sat Dec. 7th: 1pm, 3pm, 4pm, 5pm
Sun Dec. 8th: 2pm, 3pm, 4pm
Bring the whole family to experience the wonder and excitement of glass blowing with Red Flower Studios! You and your family will work hands-on with professional glass blowing artists while you create a personalized glass-blown holiday ornament that will be cherished for years to come.
https://53888.blackbaudhosting.com/53888/Glass-Blowing-Ornament-Workshop-07Dec2019-6

12/04/2019

Give the gift of play this holiday by purchasing a membership to Discovery Gateway for your loved ones! Create memories, learn, discover, and PLAY all year long! Purchase your gift membership in-person or online at DiscoveryGateway.org.

12/03/2019

There’s still time to contribute to our Community Helpers Event! Bring in canned goods and art supplies to donate to those in need!

12/03/2019

Discovery Gateway Children's Museum

It’s Giving Tuesday and this holiday season Discovery Gateway Children’s Museum needs your support to continue to bring the creative and educational power of play to all of Utah’s children - regardless of circumstance - with our Medallion Membership program. The Medallion Membership program provides year-long memberships for ten deserving Utah organizations including Headstart, Ronald McDonald House, International Rescue Committee and the Sharing Place!

12/03/2019

Don't forget to sign up for out Breakfast with Santa event!

12/02/2019

Today on Giving Tuesday, Discovery Gateway needs your support to continue to bring the creative and educational power of play to all of Utah's children, regardless of circumstance, with our Medallion Membership Program.

The Medallion Membership program gives free museum admission to children and families from 10 incredible Utah organizations like the Ronald McDonald House, the International Rescue Committee, Head Start and the Road Home Family Shelter. Children and families are then able to come to the museum, to learn, play and connect together!

12/02/2019

It’s Cyber Monday and the last day of our Membership Sale! A membership to Discovery Gateway gives you and your family a year of learning through play! From exciting exhibits to art, science and cultural programs, there’s always something new to discover! 🎁❤️🐝 Purchase Now https://www.discoverygateway.org/memberships/

11/30/2019

27th Annual Reading Marathon

The KUED Kids Reading Marathon is almost over! Have your kids been reading for 20 minutes each day during the month of November? Make sure kids submit their reading minutes on https://buff.ly/2R0hgEo by December 15! #ReadingMarathon #Read600min

The Adventure Pass is filled with FREE ADMISSION for your Super Reader to favorite locations around town. The adventures are valid during different winter months, from January to March. Mark your calendars so you don't miss out on the free admission at each of these venues!