In addition to dynamic experience platforms and live programs at the Science Center, SCI also boasts three distinctly different theaters unique to central Iowa.
SCI's Blank IMAX Dome Theater is the first IMAX Theater in central Iowa and the most advanced IMAX theater in the state. In this 216-seat theater, participants will truly experience the big picture. Larger than life images of unsurpassed clarity and color are projected on a six-story domed screen and surround the viewer. Combined with a state-of-the-art 12,000 watt digital sound system, SCI's Blank IMAX Dome Theater offers a cinematic experience unlike any other.
For more information about SCI's Blank IMAX Dome Theater, including details about upcoming films and information about how to prepurchase tickets for upcoming shows, please click here.
The Star Theater is a showcase experience connected to the Why the Sky? experience platform. Featuring a 50-foot dome and more than eight different operating modes, this theater can be used for live programs about the night sky in Iowa or to take visitors on a journey through the cosmos that they create themselves.
The John Deere Adventure Theater hosts large scale demonstrations, live performances, and serves as a forum for current discussions on science and technology. This 175-seat multi-purpose theater utilizes state-of-the art equipment, unique sets, and an intimate environment to complement and support the overall SCI experience.
