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Daily Schedule

Friday, November 20, 2009

10:00 AM Wild Weather Storytime
  What on Earth?, Upper Level
Our youngest visitors can bring their imaginations as an SCI interpreter reads weather-themed stories.
10:30 AM NEW! The Zula Patrol: Under the Weather
  Star Theater, Why the Sky?, Upper Level

When weather is stolen from the Solar System planets, The Zula Patrol comes to the rescue!

Sponsored by: NASA and Variety Club

11:30 AM Crazy Chemistry
  Founders Hall, Main Level
Come check out the colorful, ooey-gooey, and other fun experiments we’ll mix up.
12:00 PM Iowa Skies Tonight
  Star Theater, Why the Sky?, Upper Level
Locate stars and planets, hear myths of the night sky, and learn about astronomical events.
01:00 PM Deep Freeze
  John Deere Adventure Theater, Main Level
Get ready for chills and thrills as we showcase awesome demos with dry ice and liquid nitrogen.
01:30 PM Backyard Safari Adventure
  What on Earth?, Upper Level
Join our exploration team to discover Iowa’s habitats and wildlife on a super safari expedition!
02:00 PM NEW! The Zula Patrol: Under the Weather
  Star Theater, Why the Sky?, Upper Level

When weather is stolen from the Solar System planets, The Zula Patrol comes to the rescue!

Sponsored by: NASA and Variety Club

02:30 PM Cold Blooded Critters
  Founders Hall, Main Level
Meet and get the chance to touch some of SCI’s resident reptiles and amphibians.
03:00 PM Star Theater Spectacular
  Star Theater, Why the Sky?, Upper Level
See eye-popping space demos and other Star Theater features for an experience that’s out of this world!
03:30 PM Fire Works
  John Deere Adventure Theater, Main Level
From things that glow to things that explode, this program is a real blast!
04:00 PM Iowa Skies Tonight
  Star Theater, Why the Sky?, Upper Level
Locate stars and planets, hear myths of the night sky, and learn about astronomical events.



THE ALPS: Climb of Your life 10:00 AM, 01:00 PM  Buy Tickets
Blank IMAX Dome Theater, Main Level

  

TRADITIONAL-LENGTH FILM

 

Filled with majestic views of Switzerland's natural beauty, this film follows the true life story of mountaineer and journalist John Harlin III, who sets out on an epic personal journey to climb the deadly North Face of the Eiger, the stormiest, steepest peak in all of Europe -- forty years after the same mountain claimed the life of his larger-than-life father, climbing legend John Harlin II. A stirring and inspirational journey full of adventure, courage, personal loss, family triumph, and breathtaking mountain visuals unfolds in THE ALPS.

 

Local Sponsor:  Bridgestone/Firestone North America Tire

Premier Media Partner:  WHO-TV Channel 13

The Polar Express 03:00 PM, 05:00 PM  Buy Tickets
Blank IMAX Dome Theater, Main Level

 

FEATURE-LENGTH FILM

 

Don't miss this five-year tradition at SCI!  Bring the whole family to experience the larger-than-life version of this inspiring adventure based on the beloved children's book by Chris Van Allsburg.  When a doubting young boy takes an extraordinary train ride to the North Pole, he embarks on a journey of self-discovery that shows him that the wonder of life never fades for those who believe.

 

Local Sponsor:  Nationwide Insurance

Premier Media Partners:  Lite 104.1, WHO-TV Channel 13

Under the Sea 11:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 02:00 PM  Buy Tickets
Blank IMAX Dome Theater, Main Level

  

TRADITIONAL-LENGTH FILM
 

This IMAX adventure will transport moviegoers to some of the most exotic and isolated undersea locations on earth, including Southern Australia, New Guinea and others in the Indo-Pacific region!  Narrated by Jim Carrey, Under the Sea offers a uniquely inspirational and entertaining way to explore the beauty and natural wonder of the oceans, as well as the impact of global climate change.

 

Local Sponsor:  Nationwide Insurance

Premier Media Partner:  WHO-TV Channel 13


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