North State Parent magazine

Summer Experience Opening Soon
2026-06-05 11:00 - 16:00, 2026-06-06 11:00 - 16:00, 2026-06-11 11:00 - 16:00, 2026-06-12 11:00 - 16:00, 2026-06-13 11:00 - 16:00, 2026-06-18 11:00 - 16:00, 2026-06-19 11:00 - 16:00, 2026-06-20 11:00 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Gateway Science Museum, 625 Esplanade, Chico, CA, 95926, United States
Prepare for a cave-themed maze — designed exclusively by Dave Phillips, acclaimed puzzle designer and founder of A-MAZE-D — and painted by Chico State art students and alumni.
We are excited to present this walk-through interactive art experience that invites our visitors to explore, solve, and discover.
This experience opens in our North Gallery on May 28.
A special Member’s Only Preview happening May 27 from 4:00pm – 6:00pm.

Sacramento River Discovery Center Field Trips
2026-06-06 09:00 - 13:00, 2026-06-08 09:00 - 13:00, 2026-06-09 09:00 - 13:00, 2026-06-10 09:00 - 13:00, 2026-06-11 09:00 - 13:00, 2026-06-12 09:00 - 13:00, 2026-06-13 09:00 - 13:00, 2026-06-15 09:00 - 13:00 and 5 more dates | Sacramento River Discovery Center, 1000 Sale Lane, Red Bluff, 96080, United States
Looking for an unforgettable outdoor experience that’s both fun and educational? Look no further than The Sacramento River Discovery Center Inc in the Red Bluff Recreation area! The entire family will love learning about nature and finding out facts about plants and animals and ways to help take care of the environment.
Our center is a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization that offers a unique opportunity to learn about sustainable gardening in our native drought-tolerant garden and water conservation, while enjoying the great outdoors. Whether you’re looking to camp, play disc golf, or picnic with family and friends, we have something for everyone. Don’t miss out on the chance to explore the stunning local beauty of nature at the Sacramento River Discovery Center Inc. and learn how to conserve our precious resources.
Call today to book your field trip! 530-527-1196 Mon-Fri 9am-1pm.
Bird Walk – 1st Saturday of the month at 9am. Meet Mr. Ben Hughes & Dr. Danke in the parking lot by the visitor’s center.

POPnology Summer Exhibition
2026-06-06 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-06-07 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-06-13 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-06-14 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-06-20 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-06-21 10:00 - 17:00 | Turtle Bay Museum, 844 Sundial Bridge, Redding, 96001, United States
We are excited to share the opening of our summer exhibition, POPnology, on display from May 23 through August 16 at the Turtle Bay Museum.

Designed for a diverse audience, POPnology explores how ideas from movies, books, television, and art have inspired real-world technological breakthroughs.

Exhibition highlights include:

Interactive displays inspired by beloved science fiction, popular culture, and advances in technology over time
A full-size replica of the iconic “DeLorean time machine” as seen in Back to the Future
A 3D printing lab featuring live demonstrations of emerging manufacturing technologies
A Mars rover simulation that allows visitors to navigate the challenges of extraterrestrial exploration

Robotic artistic replicas of popular movie characters & more!

Saturday Activities in May at Gateway Museum
2026-06-06 12:00 - 14:00, 2026-06-13 12:00 - 14:00, 2026-06-20 12:00 - 14:00
Drop-in from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM. Activities are free with admission!

May 2: Get magnetic – Physics students showcase their magnetic devices
May 9: Elephant toothpaste – A fun chemistry experiment
May 16: Lava lamp – Create a homemade lava lamp
May 23: NO Activity. Museum CLOSED
May 30: Floating fish – Test if drawings of fish still swim
