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SCI IMAX Dome Theater

 

 

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

  

Select a show to learn more about the films currently playing or coming soon!



 

FEATURE FILM   Rated PG-13

 

Showing September 7 - 30

 

In the highly anticipated sequel to the blockbuster from Paramount Pictures and Marvel Entertainment, the world is aware that billionaire inventor Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.) is the armored Super Hero Iron Man.  Under pressure from the government, the press and the public to share his technology with the military, Tony is unwilling to divulge the secrets behind the Iron Man armor because he fears the information will slip into the wrong hands.  With Pepper Potts (Gwyneth Paltrow), and James "Rhodey" Rhodes (Don Cheadle) at his side, Tony forges new alliances and confronts powerful new forces.

Premier Media Partner:  WHO-HD Channel 13


Starting: Tuesday, September 07, 2010
Film Length: 124 minutes

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Days Times
Wednesday, September 8 04:30 PM, 07:00 PM
Thursday, September 9 04:30 PM, 07:00 PM
Friday, September 10 01:00 AM, 05:00 PM, 07:30 PM
Saturday, September 11 02:30 PM, 05:00 PM, 07:30 PM
Sunday, September 12 05:30 PM
Tuesday, September 14 04:30 PM, 07:00 PM
Wednesday, September 15 04:30 PM, 07:00 PM
Thursday, September 16 02:30 PM, 07:00 PM
Friday, September 17 02:30 PM, 05:00 PM, 07:30 PM
Saturday, September 18 02:30 PM, 05:00 PM, 07:30 PM
Sunday, September 19 05:30 PM


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FEATURE FILM  Rated G

 

Showing August 5 - September 4

 

The creators of the beloved Toy Story films re-open the toy box and bring moviegoers back to the delightful world of our favorite gang of toy characters in TOY STORY 3.

As Andy prepares to depart for college, Buzz, Woody and the rest of his loyal toys are troubled about their uncertain future.  In this comical new adventure, the toys land in a room full untamed tots who can't wait to get their sticky little fingers on these "new" toys.  It's pandemonium as they try to stay together, ensuring "no toy gets left behind."  Meanwhile, Barbie comes face to plastic face with Ken (yes, that Ken)!

Premier Media Partner: WHO-HD Channel 13


Starting: Thursday, August 05, 2010
Film Length: 103 minutes

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TRADITIONAL-LENGTH FILM

From the dazzling coral reefs of the Bahamas to the wind-swept seas of Patagonia, DOLPHINS takes audiences under the water's surface for a romp with inquisitive Atlantic spotted dolphins, acrobatic dusky dolphins, and the familiar bottlenose dolphin of Flipper fame.  From rarely seen fish-herding behavior to a close-up look at complex communication activities, DOLPHINS will give audiences a fascinating new perspective on the lives of dolphins and their remarkable intelligence.


Starting: Monday, January 04, 2010
Film Length: 40 mins

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TRADITIONAL-LENGTH FILM

 

Through the power of IMAX®, Hubble will enable moviegoers to journey through distant galaxies to explore the grandeur and mysteries of our celestial surroundings, and accompany space-walking astronauts as they attempt the most difficult and important tasks in NASA's history. The seventh film from the award-winning IMAX® Space Team, Hubble will offer an inspiring and unique look into the Hubble Space Telescope's legacy and highlight its profound impact on the way we view the universe and ourselves.


Starting: Friday, March 19, 2010
Film Length: 45 minutes

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Days Times
Saturday, September 11 01:30 PM
Sunday, September 12 01:00 PM, 04:00 PM
Saturday, September 18 01:30 PM


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TRADITIONAL-LENGTH FILM
 
Directed by Academy Award®-nominated filmmaker Greg MacGillivray, GREECE: Secrets of the Past is the stirring story of how a Greek archeologist of the 21st century is uncovering the secret history of his ancient ancestors who forged a society that continues to astound the world today with its ideas, inventions and achievements.  Set against the breathtaking, azure vistas of the Greek Isles, the film merges a contemporary archeological “detective story” with some of the most advanced and painstaking digital re-creations ever undertaken for an IMAX® theatre film, with scenes that restore such centuries-old spectacles as the original Parthenon and the volcanic eruption that buried Santorini in 1646 BC.


Local Sponsor: Principal Financial Group


Starting: Saturday, May 01, 2010
Film Length: 40 minutes

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Days Times
Tuesday, September 7 03:30 PM
Wednesday, September 8 03:30 PM
Thursday, September 9 01:30 PM, 03:30 PM
Friday, September 10 01:00 PM, 03:00 PM
Saturday, September 11 11:30 AM
Monday, September 13 01:30 PM
Tuesday, September 14 03:30 PM
Wednesday, September 15 01:30 PM, 03:30 PM
Friday, September 17 01:30 PM
Sunday, September 19 01:30 PM


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TRADITIONAL-LENGTH FILM


An epic combination of historical recreations and scenes from everyday life, ARABIA follows the story of Arabian film student Hamzah Jamjoom as he returns home from Chicago's De Paul University to make a film about his native culture.  As Hamzah discovers the roots of his people's ancient traditions, audiences will learn how Arabian society developed through history into what it is today and discover a visually striking world of fascinating heritage.

Travel to the exotic and fascinating land of Arabia.  Explore the ancient tombs of a lost city; dive through the reefs of the Red Sea; and experience the Hajj -- the largest gathering of people on Earth. Discover an extraordinary culture and experience modern day Arabia in the midst of monumental change.


Starting: Saturday, May 01, 2010
Film Length: 40 minutes

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Days Times
Tuesday, September 7 09:30 AM, 10:30 AM, 11:30 AM, 12:30 PM, 01:30 PM, 02:30 PM
Wednesday, September 8 09:30 AM, 10:30 AM, 11:30 AM, 12:30 PM, 01:30 PM, 02:30 PM
Thursday, September 9 09:30 AM, 10:30 AM, 11:30 AM, 12:30 PM, 02:30 PM
Friday, September 10 09:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 02:00 PM, 04:00 PM
Saturday, September 11 09:30 AM, 10:30 AM, 12:30 PM
Sunday, September 12 12:00 PM, 02:00 PM, 03:00 PM
Monday, September 13 09:30 AM, 10:30 AM, 11:30 AM, 12:30 PM, 02:30 PM, 04:00 PM
Tuesday, September 14 09:30 AM, 10:30 AM, 11:30 AM, 12:30 PM, 01:30 PM, 02:30 PM
Wednesday, September 15 09:30 AM, 10:30 AM, 11:30 AM, 12:30 PM, 02:30 PM
Thursday, September 16 09:30 AM, 10:30 AM, 11:30 AM, 12:30 PM, 01:30 PM, 05:00 PM, 06:00 PM
Friday, September 17 09:30 AM, 10:30 AM, 11:30 AM, 12:30 PM
Saturday, September 18 09:30 AM, 10:30 AM, 11:30 AM, 12:30 PM
Sunday, September 19 12:30 PM, 02:30 PM, 03:30 PM, 04:30 PM


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TRADITIONAL-LENGTH FILM

 

Van Gogh leads viewers on a journey through the surprisingly short 9-year period of the artist's career during which he painted more than 900 paintings.  Told from the perspectives of three main characters -- Ellen, a museum researcher, Peter, a film director, and Vincent van Gogh himself -- Van Gogh follows in the artist's footsteps, traveling from the Netherlands to Auvers-sur-Oise and passing through Arles, Saint-Rémy and Paris.  From the dazzling yellow of the artist's famous cornfields to the deep blue of his famous night sky, audiences will rediscover the source of some of the most important works in art history.

 

Premier Media Partner: WHO-HD Channel 13

 

See it with SCI's fall traveling exhibition Da Vinci - The Genius!

 

 


Starting: Saturday, October 02, 2010
Film Length: 37 minutes

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