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OPEN THURSDAYS, SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS: Reserve advance tickets for either 9:00 am-12:00 pm or 1:00-4:00 pm. Face coverings are required for all visitors ages 2 and up. Learn more about our COVID-19 safety precautions and what to expect during your visit. Read More Today’s Schedule Get Tickets Plan an Event Donate Contact Menu Visit Planning Your Visit Get Tickets Hours & Admission Directions & Parking Schools & Groups Permanent Exhibits Small Discoveries What On Earth? When Things Get Moving Why The Sky? Makers Studio Brick by Brick Planetarium Seven Wonders Two Small Pieces of Glass Violent Universe Flight Adventures Reaching for the Stars Storytime Under the Stars Phantom of the Universe: The Hunt for Dark Matter Back to the Moon for Good Black Holes: The Other Side of Infinity Dawn of the Space Age Global Soundscapes Iowa Skies Tonight The Zula Patrol: Under the Weather Points of Interest LEGO SCI Model Collectors' Corner The Essential Element is You Feisal Sayeed Sculpture SCI Parking Ramp Foucault Pendulum The Question Mark Recycling Mini-Exhibit Movement in C Tharp A-ha! Store Traveling Exhibit SUE: The T. rex Experience IMAX Programs + Events Event Calendar Youth Programs Camps Girls in Science Initiative Pint Size Science Overnight Adventures Homeschool Programs Early Childhood Programs Almost Overnights Family & All-Ages Programs $5 Family Night Star Parties Family STEM Institute Member Family Workshops Sensory-Friendly Hours Adult Programs Café Scientifique Mixology Night Special Events Spooky Science Downtown Earth Day Tour Noon Year's Eve Des Moines Mini Maker Faire World Turtle Day Ready, Set, Build! SCI's Big Blast Breakfast with Santa Battle of the Brains Pi Day Celebration Live Programs Meet Stuffee: Germs Edition Story Time from Space Backyard Adventure Cold Blooded Critters Live School Programs Fire Works Deep Freeze Crazy Chemistry Meet Stuffee Turtles of Iowa Super Special Snapper Show First Alert Storm School with WHO-HD Channel 13 Snapping Turtle Feeding WHO-HD Channel 13 Live Weather Forecast Zap Story Time Under the Stars Fire & Ice Pumpkin-Plosion Quick Bricks Education Schools School Visits Preparing for your Visit Discovery Labs Live School Programs Outreach Outreach Programs Summer Library Program Nocturnal Science Nights Homeschool Programs Camps Camp Directory Camp Logistics Join the Team iEARTH Partners Health and Consent Form SCI Preschool Professional Development Educators I-CARE Making STEM Connections Pint Size Science Scientists Portal to the Public SciGirls Public Learning Resources SCI Videos Join + Support Membership Gift Memberships Corporate Memberships Current Member Resources Frequently Asked Questions Volunteer Support Sci Donate to Our Mission Ways to Give Sponsors & Partners SCI’s Big Blast Gala Leave a Legacy About Sci Contact Board Staff Plan a Private Event Birthday Parties Meetings & Events Weddings Media Center News Releases Logos & Photos Newsletter Signup SCI Blog Employment SUE: The T. rex Experience September 5, 2020 - January 10, 2021 Learn More COVID-19 Safety Precautions Our plan is rooted in science Sponsored by The Ernst Group Spooky Science October 31 & November 1 Virtual Resources Online Learning + At-Home Activities Become a Member! Because there's always more to explore 50th Anniversary Celebrating 50 years of SCI Bring Learning to Life! Centrally located in Downtown Des Moines, SCI features hands-on exhibits, special-format theaters and unique programming to encourage learning and fun for all ages. Through daily visitors, a statewide educational outreach programs and the NAEYC-accredited SCI Preschool, the Science Center of Iowa serves more than 300,000 people annually. Learn More Stay up to date Be the first to know about exhibits, films and events happening at SCI. Join our email list! Science Center of Iowa & Blank IMAX Dome Theater 401 W Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway Des Moines, IA 50309 515.274.6868 Get Directions Connect with SCI Current Modified Hours Thursdays, Saturdays & Sundays Timed-Ticket Options 9:00-12:00 pm OR 1:00-4:00 pm Plus Select Dates SCI General Admission Age Non-Members Members Child (2–12) $11.00 FREE Adults (13–64) $11.00 FREE Senior (65+) $11.00 FREE Visitor Information Visit IMAX Programs + Events Education Join + Support About Sci ©2020 Science Center of Iowa, all rights reserved. Trademark Usage Information | Legal | Privacy | Sitemap Home Today’s Schedule Visit Planning Your Visit Get Tickets Hours & Admission Directions & Parking Schools & Groups Permanent Exhibits Small Discoveries What On Earth? When Things Get Moving Why The Sky? Makers Studio Brick by Brick Planetarium Seven Wonders Two Small Pieces of Glass Violent Universe Flight Adventures Reaching for the Stars Storytime Under the Stars Phantom of the Universe: The Hunt for Dark Matter Back to the Moon for Good Black Holes: The Other Side of Infinity Dawn of the Space Age Global Soundscapes Iowa Skies Tonight The Zula Patrol: Under the Weather Points of Interest LEGO SCI Model Collectors' Corner The Essential Element is You Feisal Sayeed Sculpture SCI Parking Ramp Foucault Pendulum The Question Mark Recycling Mini-Exhibit Movement in C Tharp A-ha! Store Traveling Exhibit SUE: The T. rex Experience IMAX Programs + Events Event Calendar Youth Programs Camps Girls in Science Initiative Pint Size Science Overnight Adventures Homeschool Programs Early Childhood Programs Almost Overnights Family & All-Ages Programs $5 Family Night Star Parties Family STEM Institute Member Family Workshops Sensory-Friendly Hours Adult Programs Café Scientifique Mixology Night Special Events Spooky Science Downtown Earth Day Tour Noon Year's Eve Des Moines Mini Maker Faire World Turtle Day Ready, Set, Build! SCI's Big Blast Breakfast with Santa Battle of the Brains Pi Day Celebration Live Programs Meet Stuffee: Germs Edition Story Time from Space Backyard Adventure Cold Blooded Critters Live School Programs Fire Works Deep Freeze Crazy Chemistry Meet Stuffee Turtles of Iowa Super Special Snapper Show First Alert Storm School with WHO-HD Channel 13 Snapping Turtle Feeding WHO-HD Channel 13 Live Weather Forecast Zap Story Time Under the Stars Fire & Ice Pumpkin-Plosion Quick Bricks Education Schools School Visits Preparing for your Visit Discovery Labs Live School Programs Outreach Outreach Programs Summer Library Program Nocturnal Science Nights Homeschool Programs Camps Camp Directory Camp Logistics Join the Team iEARTH Partners Health and Consent Form SCI Preschool Professional Development Educators I-CARE Making STEM Connections Pint Size Science Scientists Portal to the Public SciGirls Public Learning Resources SCI Videos Join + Support Membership Gift Memberships Corporate Memberships Current Member Resources Frequently Asked Questions Volunteer Support Sci Donate to Our Mission Ways to Give Sponsors & Partners SCI’s Big Blast Gala Leave a Legacy About Sci Contact Board Staff Plan a Private Event Birthday Parties Meetings & Events Weddings Media Center News Releases Logos & Photos Newsletter Signup SCI Blog Employment Get Tickets Plan an Event Donate Contact Us...