Bring your students to the Science Center and discover the exciting science that surrounds us all!
With more than 150 interactive hands-on exhibits in six themed experience platforms and three theaters including the SCI IMAX Dome Theater, a visit to the Science Center of Iowa is sure to please even the hardest to inspire student. Groups visiting SCI can experiment with forces, explore Iowa's habitats, imagine the universe, discover themselves and others, and observe science in their everyday life in new ane exciting way.
To download a complete copy of the SCI’s Group Discovery Brochure click here.
On-site visit packages to the Science Center of Iowa include:
Science Center of Iowa Orientation
This brief, energy-packed orientation sets the stage for a fun-filled experience for both children and chaperones. Schedules, location of key elements within SCI, and group guidelines will be included.
An Interactive Program
From the inner workings of the human body to the outer limits of the solar system, SCI educators lead interactive programs to engage your students and complement you classroom curriculum. Programs may be held in on of our interactive experience platforms, in the John Deere Adventure Theater, or in one of our classrooms in the Iowa Learning Center. Titles and locations for the programs may be chosen by our team to fit with your group's age and curriculum.
Self-Guided Exploration of SCI's Experience Platforms
Ever wondered Why the Sky? or What on Earth? At the Science Center of Iowa, your students can explore these questions and more with over 150 dynamic activities and exhibits in six themed areas that will encourage them to get hands-on and interactive. Other experience platforms include When Things Get Moving, Who Are We?, Small Discoveries and Science is Where You Find It. Whether you explore them all or focus on a single area during your visit, everyone is sure to leave inspired.
Lunch Break (if requested)
Whether you want to bring you own sack lunches or order ahead from SCI's Food Chain Cafe, the Science Center of Iowa can schedule your group for a 30-minute lunch break if requested during the reservation process. Click here for more information on lunch options.
Time to Explore the A-ha! Store
The A-ha! Store offers fun, afforable and educational merchandise that students and teachers can use at home or in the classroom to extend and enhance the visit long after leaving SCI. Children must be accompanies by chaperones while visiting the A-ha! Store. Be sure to ask about our discounts for educators.
Planning a Visit is Easy!
We off three on-site visit packages for students that link to National Science Standards and complement local curriculum
SCI Exploration Package
SCI's Exploration Package is ideal for teachers seeking to complement classroom curriculum with hands-on exploration of SCI and an exciting, interactive program. Just choose on the Exploration Package themes that fits your curriculum and the SCI team will fill in the program that works best for your students' age level and area of interest. We'll also recommend areas within the facility to focus your exploration to accompany the work you are doing in the classroom. Exploration Packages are $5.00 per student and include pre and post visit materials.
SCI Adventure Package
SCI's Adventure Package adds a little drama to your visit to the Science Center! Each Adventure Package offer full exploration of SCI, plus one of our Science Theater programs. This package allows your students to enjoy the excitement of science on stage and explore their own curiosities and interests for the duration of their visit. Adventure Packages are $5.00 per students and include pre and post visit materials.
SCI Discovery Package
SCI's Discovery Package makes your visit extra special with full exploration of SCI, an exciting program, plus a 90-minute Discovery Lab in on of SCI's private lab facilities. Led by SCI educators, a Discovery Lab provides students with interactive investigation and experiementation through inquiry-based activities that enhance the Science Center experience. Just choose the Exploration Package theme or Adventure Package program that fits your curriculum and the SCI team will select a Discovery Lab that complements the theme of your visit. Available for classes up to 25 students, the Discovery Package is $7.00 per student and includes pre and post visit materials.
Add an IMAX film to your adventure visit and experience the Big Picture! The Science Center of Iowa’s IMAX Dome Theater boasts the most advanced film technology of our time to create amazing images of unsurpassed clarity and impact. Experiencing an IMAX film makes you feel like you’re not just watching – you’re there! Click on the links below for more information about films currently showing in the SCI IMAX Dome Theater or future IMAX films coming to the Science Center of Iowa.
Science Adventure visits are available for $5 per child and required chaperones are free. Adult groups can enjoy a Science Adventure visit for $6 per adult and $5.50 per senior citizen (65+).
Science Adventure/IMAX Combo visits are $9 per child. Adult Science Adventure/ IMAX Combo visits are $11 per adult or $10 per senior.
A group visit to the SCI IMAX Dome Theater is $5 per child, $6 per adult, and $5.50 per senior.
Ready to Make Your Reservation?
Let the experienced Science Center team extend the work that is done in the classroom into a meaningful experience that will develop critical thinking skills and life skills with lasting memories for all participants.
To download a complete copy of the SCI’s Group Discovery Brochure click here. Or, just ready to make your reservation? Follow these easy steps and call our Group Sales Office 515-274-6868 ext. 222 to book your visit today!