Science Center of Iowa: IMAX® dome theater, attractions, Des Moines

About the Theater

At SCI's 216-seat Blank IMAX Dome Theater, you don’t just watch a film, you experience the big picture. The six-story dome screen wraps you in larger than life images that surround your field of view, front-to-back, top-to-bottom, taking you places you’ve never been and immersing you in a unique film experience. The state-of-the-art 12,000 watt digital surround sound system lets you hear everything from a tiny drop of rain to a huge clap of thunder with crystal clarity.

Ticketing Information

How to purchase advance IMAX tickets:

Click here to purchase online anytime
Call 515-274-IMAX (4629) from 9:00 am - 4:30 pm Monday through Saturday
Stop by the Science Center of Iowa Box Office

Tickets purchased in advance will be available for pick-up at the SCI Box Office the day of the film. Tickets purchased the day of the show are subject to availability. Please note, IMAX ticket purchases are non-refundable.

Click here for SCI's complete price chart, including IMAX tickets and experience platform admission.

Showtime Information

Showtimes are typically only posted a few weeks in advance, so films may stay on our schedule longer than reflected below. All showtimes are subject to change, and ticket availability is not reflected in the listings below. For safety reasons, SCI does not permit late seating once a show has begun.

SCI's Food Chain Cafe

Featuring everything from specialty salads and sandwiches to burgers and Pizza Hut^® pizza, The Food Chain Cafe offers something for everyone to enjoy during an IMAX film. Eat inside the Cafe before your flim begins or take your treats into the theater. Don't miss our great deals every day on movie theater popcorn!

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