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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!
*IMAX and The IMAX Experience are registered trademarks of the IMAX Corporation
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Decepticon forces return to Earth on a mission to take Sam Witwicky prisoner, after the young hero learns the truth about the ancient origins of the Transformers. Joining the mission to protect humankind is Optimus Prime, who forms an alliance with international armies for a second epic battle!
Key sequences of the film have been shot using IMAX® cameras!The IMAX footage has been integrated with the traditional 35mm format. The 35mm footage has been digitally re-mastered into The IMAX Experience® using IMAX DMR® (Digital Re-mastering) technology. The IMAX DMR scenes appear in the traditional "letterbox" shape, while scenes shot with IMAX’s cameras expand vertically to fill the entire IMAX screen.
Premier Media Partners: LAZER 103.3 and WHO-TV Channel 13
Starting: Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Film Length: 2 hours 32 minutes
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Times |
| Friday, July 3 |
12:00 PM, 03:00 PM, 06:00 PM, 09:00 PM |
| Saturday, July 4 |
12:00 AM, 09:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 03:00 PM, 06:00 PM, 09:00 PM |
| Sunday, July 5 |
12:00 AM, 01:00 PM, 04:00 PM, 07:00 PM, 10:00 PM |
| Monday, July 6 |
01:00 PM, 04:00 PM, 07:00 PM, 10:00 PM |
| Tuesday, July 7 |
01:00 PM, 04:00 PM, 07:00 PM, 10:00 PM |
| Wednesday, July 8 |
01:00 PM, 04:00 PM, 07:00 PM, 10:00 PM |
| Thursday, July 9 |
12:00 PM, 03:00 PM, 07:00 PM, 10:00 PM |
| Friday, July 10 |
01:00 PM, 04:00 PM, 07:00 PM, 10:00 PM |
| Saturday, July 11 |
01:00 PM, 04:00 PM, 07:00 PM, 10:00 PM |
| Sunday, July 12 |
01:00 PM, 04:00 PM, 07:00 PM, 10:00 PM |
| Monday, July 13 |
01:00 PM, 04:00 PM, 07:00 PM, 10:00 PM |
| Tuesday, July 14 |
01:00 PM, 04:00 PM, 07:00 PM, 10:00 PM |
| Wednesday, July 15 |
01:00 PM, 04:00 PM, 07:00 PM, 10:00 PM |
| Thursday, July 16 |
12:00 PM, 03:00 PM, 07:00 PM, 10:00 PM |
| Friday, July 17 |
01:00 PM, 04:00 PM, 07:00 PM, 10:00 PM |
| Saturday, July 18 |
01:00 PM, 04:00 PM, 07:00 PM, 10:00 PM |
| Sunday, July 19 |
01:00 PM, 04:00 PM, 07:00 PM, 10:00 PM |
| Monday, July 20 |
01:00 PM, 04:00 PM, 07:00 PM, 10:00 PM |
| Tuesday, July 21 |
01:00 PM, 04:00 PM, 07:00 PM, 10:00 PM |
| Wednesday, July 22 |
01:00 PM, 04:00 PM, 07:00 PM, 10:00 PM |
| Thursday, July 23 |
12:00 PM, 03:00 PM, 07:00 PM, 10:00 PM |
| Friday, July 24 |
01:00 PM, 04:00 PM, 07:00 PM, 10:00 PM |
| Saturday, July 25 |
01:00 PM, 04:00 PM, 07:00 PM, 10:00 PM |
| Sunday, July 26 |
01:00 PM, 04:00 PM, 07:00 PM, 10:00 PM |
| Monday, July 27 |
01:00 PM, 04:00 PM, 07:00 PM, 10:00 PM |
| Tuesday, July 28 |
01:00 PM, 04:00 PM, 07:00 PM, 10:00 PM |
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Explore the amazing ability of the human brain to overcome adversity, accomplish the near-impossible, and power each of us to victory and success in life. Follow cyclists racing in the Tour De France in hair raising crashes, dramatic battles over the Alps and Pyrenees and action-packed descents down steep mountain roads. Their ultimate goal? The finish line on the Champs-Elysees in Paris! Through a combination of digital animation, personal stories and unprecedented giant screen footage, this film will entertain and inspire audiences of all ages.
Premier Media Partner: WHO-TV Channel 13
Starting: Monday, October 20, 2008
Film Length: 40 minutes
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| Days |
Times |
| Friday, July 3 |
10:00 AM |
| Monday, July 6 |
11:00 AM |
| Wednesday, July 8 |
11:00 AM |
| Friday, July 10 |
11:00 AM |
| Saturday, July 11 |
11:00 AM |
| Monday, July 13 |
10:00 AM, 12:00 PM |
| Tuesday, July 14 |
11:00 AM |
| Wednesday, July 15 |
11:00 AM |
| Thursday, July 16 |
11:00 AM, 06:00 PM |
| Friday, July 17 |
10:00 AM, 11:00 AM |
| Saturday, July 18 |
11:00 AM |
| Monday, July 20 |
10:00 AM, 12:00 PM |
| Tuesday, July 21 |
11:00 AM |
| Wednesday, July 22 |
12:00 PM |
| Thursday, July 23 |
11:00 AM, 06:00 PM |
| Friday, July 24 |
11:00 AM |
| Saturday, July 25 |
11:00 AM |
| Tuesday, July 28 |
11:00 AM |
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This new 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
Starting: Monday, February 16, 2009
Film Length: 40 mins
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| Days |
Times |
| Friday, July 3 |
11:00 AM |
| Tuesday, July 7 |
10:00 AM, 12:00 PM |
| Wednesday, July 8 |
10:00 AM, 12:00 PM |
| Thursday, July 9 |
10:00 AM |
| Friday, July 10 |
10:00 AM, 12:00 PM |
| Saturday, July 11 |
10:00 AM, 12:00 PM |
| Monday, July 13 |
11:00 AM |
| Tuesday, July 14 |
10:00 AM, 12:00 PM |
| Wednesday, July 15 |
10:00 AM, 12:00 PM |
| Thursday, July 16 |
10:00 AM |
| Saturday, July 18 |
10:00 AM, 12:00 PM |
| Monday, July 20 |
11:00 AM |
| Tuesday, July 21 |
10:00 AM, 12:00 PM |
| Wednesday, July 22 |
10:00 AM, 11:00 AM |
| Thursday, July 23 |
10:00 AM |
| Friday, July 24 |
10:00 AM, 12:00 PM |
| Saturday, July 25 |
10:00 AM, 12:00 PM |
| Monday, July 27 |
11:00 AM |
| Tuesday, July 28 |
10:00 AM, 12:00 PM |
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BOOK A GROUP VISIT TO EXPERIENCE THIS FILM IN IMAX!
Take an exhilarating river-rafting adventure down the Colorado River inside the immense beauty of the Grand Canyon! Follow two father-daughter explorer teams who are committed to bringing awareness to global water issues: Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a leading advocate for water conservation and river restoration, and his daughter Kick, along with Wade Davis, an ethno-botanist and author who has traveled the world studying other cultures, and his daughter Tara. As the expedition journeys down river, learn about the environmental challenges the world faces today and how you can do your part to conserve and restore our watersheds.
Local Sponsor: Iowa Association of Water Agencies
Premier Media Partner: WHO-TV Channel 13
Starting: Tuesday, September 02, 2008
Film Length: 40 minutes
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Put yourself in the driver's seat and experience speeds of more than 200 mph with the magic of IMAX!
This film will briefly take fans into reverse to review the history of the nation's most revered sport, told from the viewpoint of some of its legendary drivers, and will then thrust into high gear with a look at the thrilling phenomenon that is NASCAR today.
Featuring the most competitive and skilled drivers and race teams in the world, the NASCAR-IMAX® film will capture the behind the scenes aspects of a sport that has unique family qualities and truly represents the fabric of America.
Local Sponsor: Iowa Speedway Premier Media Partner: WHO-TV Channel 13
Starting: Monday, January 05, 2009
Film Length: 40 minutes
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Times |
| Monday, July 6 |
10:00 AM, 12:00 PM |
| Tuesday, July 7 |
11:00 AM |
| Thursday, July 9 |
11:00 AM, 06:00 PM |
| Friday, July 17 |
12:00 PM |
| Monday, July 27 |
10:00 AM, 12:00 PM |
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