Science Center of Iowa
401 W. Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway
Des Moines, IA 50309
General Information: 515-274-6868
SCI's Blank IMAX Dome Theater: 515-274-IMAX (4629)
SCI Hours*
Monday-Wednesday
9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Thursday
9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Friday - Saturday
9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Sunday
12:00 pm - 5:30 pm
SCI is open 362 days a year - closed only on Easter Sunday, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.
SCI's A-ha! Store information
SCI's Food Chain Cafe information
SCI's Blank IMAX® Dome Theater Hours*
The Blank IMAX Dome Theater presents films during and outside general facility hours. For a daily film schedule or information about pre-purchasing tickets
click here.
| SCI Admission* |
Age |
General Admission* |
Members* |
| Experience Platforms Only |
Adult (13-64)
Child (2-12)
Senior (65+) |
$8.00
$6.00
$7.00 |
FREE
FREE
FREE |
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Traditional-Length IMAX Film Only
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Adult (13-64)
Child (2-12)
Senior (65+) |
$8.00
$6.00
$7.00 |
$6.50
$5.00
$6.00 |
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Feature-Length IMAX Film Only
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Adult (13-64)
Child (2-12)
Senior (65+) |
$11.25
$ 9.25
$10.25 |
$9.75
$8.25
$9.25 |
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Experience Platforms & Traditional-Length IMAX Combination Ticket |
Adult (13-64)
Child (2-12)
Senior (65+) |
$13.00
$10.00
$11.50 |
$6.50
$5.00
$6.00 |
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Experience Platforms & Feature-Length IMAX Combination Ticket |
Adult (13-64)
Child (2-12)
Senior (65+) |
$15.75
$12.75
$14.25 |
$9.75
$8.25
$9.25 |
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*All hours, prices, scheduled films and programs are subject to change.
Some films may have additional charges.
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Driving Directions
From the West
• Exit I-235 on Martin Luther King Parkway
• Travel South on Martin Luther King Parkway turn East onto W. Martin Luther King Parkway
• Turn North onto 5th Street
• Turn East onto Market Street to the SCI Entrance
From the East
• Exit I-235 on 3rd St.
• Turn West onto Court Ave. to 4th St.
• Turn South onto 4th St. to the SCI entrance
Click here for a map of alternative routes to the Science Center.
*Beginning January 29 2007, the I-235 eastbound exit ramp at 3rd St. will close for construction. Eastbound travelers should follow the directions above "From the West".
Planning a Visit? Check out these exciting links to more information about the Science Center of Iowa!
Daily Schedule
Calendar of Events
Experience Platforms
SCI Theaters
The Food Chain Cafe
A-ha! Store
Traveling Exhibit
Groups & Facility Rentals