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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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FEATURE-LENGTH FILM, rated PG-13
Please note: This film will be playing in IMAX 2D
AVATAR takes us to a spectacular new world beyond our imagination, where a reluctant hero embarks on a journey of redemption, discovery and unexpected love, as he leads a heroic battle to save a civilization.
The film was first conceived by Academy Award-Winning Director James Cameron 14 years ago, when the means to realize his vision did not yet exist. Now, after four years of actual production work, AVATAR delivers a fully immersive cinematic experience of a new kind, where the revolutionary technology invented to make the film, disappears into the emotion of the characters and the sweep of the story.
Starting: Friday, March 05, 2010
Film Length: 162 minutes
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| Days |
Times |
| Friday, March 12 |
04:00 PM, 07:00 PM |
| Saturday, March 13 |
04:00 PM, 07:00 PM |
| Sunday, March 14 |
12:00 PM, 03:00 PM |
| Monday, March 15 |
03:00 PM |
| Tuesday, March 16 |
03:00 PM |
| Wednesday, March 17 |
03:00 PM |
| Thursday, March 18 |
03:00 PM, 07:00 PM |
| Friday, March 19 |
03:00 PM |
| Saturday, March 20 |
04:00 PM, 07:00 PM |
| Monday, March 22 |
04:00 PM |
| Tuesday, March 23 |
04:00 PM |
| Wednesday, March 24 |
04:00 PM |
| Thursday, March 25 |
03:00 PM, 07:00 PM |
| Friday, March 26 |
04:00 PM, 07:00 PM |
| Saturday, March 27 |
04:00 PM, 07:00 PM |
| Monday, March 29 |
04:00 PM |
| Tuesday, March 30 |
04:00 PM |
| Wednesday, March 31 |
04:00 PM |
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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 |
| Friday, March 19 |
10:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 01:00 PM, 06:00 PM, 07:00 PM, 08:00 PM |
| Saturday, March 20 |
10:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 01:00 PM, 02:00 PM, 03:00 PM |
| Sunday, March 21 |
12:00 PM, 01:00 PM, 02:00 PM, 03:00 PM, 04:00 PM |
| Monday, March 22 |
10:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 01:00 PM, 02:00 PM, 03:00 PM |
| Tuesday, March 23 |
10:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 02:00 PM |
| Wednesday, March 24 |
11:00 AM, 02:00 PM, 03:00 PM |
| Thursday, March 25 |
10:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 02:00 PM, 06:00 PM |
| Friday, March 26 |
10:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 02:00 PM, 03:00 PM |
| Saturday, March 27 |
10:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 02:00 PM, 03:00 PM |
| Sunday, March 28 |
12:00 PM, 01:00 PM, 02:00 PM, 03:00 PM, 04:00 PM |
| Monday, March 29 |
10:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 01:00 PM, 02:00 PM, 03:00 PM |
| Tuesday, March 30 |
10:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 02:00 PM, 03:00 PM |
| Wednesday, March 31 |
10:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 01:00 PM, 02:00 PM, 03:00 PM |
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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.
Premier Media Partner: WHO-TV Channel 13
Starting: Monday, January 04, 2010
Film Length: 40 mins
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Times |
| Friday, March 12 |
11:00 AM, 01:00 PM, 03:00 PM |
| Saturday, March 13 |
10:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 02:00 PM |
| Monday, March 15 |
11:00 AM, 01:00 PM |
| Tuesday, March 16 |
10:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 01:00 PM |
| Wednesday, March 17 |
11:00 AM, 01:00 PM |
| Thursday, March 18 |
10:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 02:00 PM |
| Friday, March 19 |
11:00 AM, 02:00 PM |
| Saturday, March 20 |
11:00 AM |
| Monday, March 22 |
11:00 AM |
| Tuesday, March 23 |
01:00 PM, 03:00 PM |
| Wednesday, March 24 |
10:00 AM, 12:00 PM |
| Thursday, March 25 |
11:00 AM, 01:00 PM |
| Friday, March 26 |
01:00 PM |
| Saturday, March 27 |
01:00 PM |
| Monday, March 29 |
11:00 AM |
| Tuesday, March 30 |
01:00 PM |
| Wednesday, March 31 |
11:00 AM |
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TRADITIONAL-LENGTH FILM Showing for a limited time only, March 11 - 18!
Dinosaurs are amongst the most fascinating animals to have ever walked the Earth. We are captivated by their enormous size and intrigued by the fact that they disappeared millions of years ago. Done in close collaboration with the foremost scientists of the domain, this film shows groundbreaking computer-generated footage of the Giganotosaurus and the Argentinosaurus. It takes audiences on an unprecedented and unique journey into the world of the largest known dinosaurs and, in the process, explores some of the great paleontological discoveries of modern time.
Starting: Thursday, March 11, 2010
Film Length:
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Times |
| Friday, March 12 |
10:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 02:00 PM |
| Saturday, March 13 |
09:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 01:00 PM, 03:00 PM |
| Monday, March 15 |
10:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 02:00 PM |
| Tuesday, March 16 |
11:00 AM, 02:00 PM |
| Wednesday, March 17 |
10:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 02:00 PM |
| Thursday, March 18 |
11:00 AM, 01:00 PM, 06:00 PM |
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TRADITIONAL-LENGTH FILM
Filled with majestic views of Switzerland's natural beauty, this film follows the true life story of mountaineer and journalist John Harlin III, who sets out on an epic personal journey to climb the deadly North Face of the Eiger, the stormiest, steepest peak in all of Europe -- forty years after the same mountain claimed the life of his larger-than-life father, climbing legend John Harlin II. A stirring and inspirational journey full of adventure, courage, personal loss, family triumph, and breathtaking mountain visuals unfolds in THE ALPS.
Local Sponsor: Bridgestone/Firestone North America Tire
Premier Media Partner: WHO-TV Channel 13
Starting: Saturday, November 14, 2009
Film Length: 40 minutes
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| Days |
Times |
| Wednesday, March 24 |
01:00 PM |
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