Science Center of Iowa
Daily Program Guide
Friday, November 20, 2009
| 10:00 AM |
Wild Weather Storytime |
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What on Earth?, Upper Level
Our youngest visitors can bring their imaginations as an SCI interpreter reads weather-themed stories. |
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| 10:30 AM |
NEW! The Zula Patrol: Under the Weather |
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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 |
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| 11:30 AM |
Crazy Chemistry |
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Founders Hall, Main Level
Come check out the colorful, ooey-gooey, and other fun experiments we’ll mix up. |
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| 12:00 PM |
Iowa Skies Tonight |
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Star Theater, Why the Sky?, Upper Level
Locate stars and planets, hear myths of the night sky, and learn about astronomical events. |
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| 01:00 PM |
Deep Freeze |
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John Deere Adventure Theater, Main Level
Get ready for chills and thrills as we showcase awesome demos with dry ice and liquid nitrogen. |
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| 01:30 PM |
Backyard Safari Adventure |
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What on Earth?, Upper Level
Join our exploration team to discover Iowa’s habitats and wildlife on a super safari expedition! |
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| 02:00 PM |
NEW! The Zula Patrol: Under the Weather |
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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 |
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| 02:30 PM |
Cold Blooded Critters |
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Founders Hall, Main Level
Meet and get the chance to touch some of SCI’s resident reptiles and amphibians. |
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| 03:00 PM |
Star Theater Spectacular |
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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! |
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| 03:30 PM |
Fire Works |
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John Deere Adventure Theater, Main Level
From things that glow to things that explode, this program is a real blast! |
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| 04:00 PM |
Iowa Skies Tonight |
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Star Theater, Why the Sky?, Upper Level
Locate stars and planets, hear myths of the night sky, and learn about astronomical events. |
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| THE ALPS: Climb of Your life |
10:00 AM, 01:00 PM |
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 |
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| The Polar Express |
03:00 PM, 05:00 PM |
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 |
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| Under the Sea |
11:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 02:00 PM |
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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