Science Center of Iowa
401 W. Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway
Des Moines, IA 50309
General Information: 515-274-6868
SCI's Blank IMAX Dome Theater: 515-274-IMAX (4629)
SCI Hours*
Check SCI's modified hours of operation during September as we prepare for fall traveling exhibition Da Vinci–The Genius
REGULAR HOURS
Monday-Wednesday 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Thursday 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Friday - Saturday 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Sunday 12:00 pm - 5:30 pm
SCI is open 362 days a year - closed only on Easter Sunday, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.
SCI's A-ha! Store information
SCI's Food Chain Cafe information
SCI's Blank IMAX® Dome Theater Hours*
The Blank IMAX Dome Theater presents films during and outside general facility hours. For a daily film schedule or information about pre-purchasing tickets click here.
| SCI Admission* |
Age |
General Admission* |
Members* |
| Science Center Only |
Adult (13-64)
Child (2-12)
Senior (65+) |
$10.00
$7.00
$8.00 |
FREE
FREE
FREE |
|
Traditional IMAX Film Only
|
Adult (13-64)
Child (2-12)
Senior (65+) |
$8.00
$6.00
$7.00 |
$6.50
$5.00
$6.00 |
|
Feature IMAX Film Only
|
Adult (13-64)
Child (2-12)
Senior (65+) |
$12.75
$10.00
$11.00 |
$11.00
$8.50
$9.50 |
|
TRADITIONAL COMBO TICKET: Science Center & Traditional IMAX Film |
Adult (13-64)
Child (2-12)
Senior (65+) |
$15.00
$11.00
$12.50 |
$6.50
$5.00
$6.00 |
|
FEATURE COMBO TICKET: Science Center & Feature IMAX Film
|
Adult (13-64)
Child (2-12)
Senior (65+) |
$18.25
$15.25
$16.75 |
$11.00
$8.50
$9.50 |
|
THE GENIUS PACKAGE: Da Vinci - The Genius exhibition & Science Center
|
Adult (13-64)
Child (2-12)
Senior (65+) |
$17.75
$12.00
$15.75
|
$8.75
$6.00
$7.75
|
|
TRADITIONAL TOTAL EXPERIENCE: Da Vinci - The Genius exhibition,
Science Center & Traditional IMAX Film
|
Adult (13-64)
Child (2-12)
Senior (65+) |
$22.75
$16.00
$19.75
|
$13.50
$9.00
$12.50
|
|
FEATURE TOTAL EXPERIENCE: Da Vinci - The Genius exhibition,
Science Center & Feature IMAX Film
|
Adult (13-64)
Child (2-12)
Senior (65+) |
$25.00
$19.00
$23.00
|
$19.00
$15.00
$17.50
|
SCI offers discounted rates and special visit packages to groups of 10 or more! Click here for more information.
Students receive a discounted rate on all tickets that include traveling exhibition Da Vinci - The Genius from October 2, 2010 - January 16, 2011.
Driving Directions
From the West
• Exit I-235 on Martin Luther King Parkway
• Travel South on Martin Luther King Parkway turn East onto W. Martin Luther King Parkway
• Turn North onto 5th Street
• Turn East onto Market Street to the SCI Entrance
From the East
• Exit I-235 on 3rd St.
• Turn West onto Court Ave. to 4th St.
• Turn South onto 4th St. to the SCI entrance
Covered ramp parking in the lot directly north of SCI is available for purchase the SCI Box Office. Rates are $6 for a day pass before 5:30 pm, or $5 for an evening pass after 5:30 pm. You may also pay hourly at the booth inside the ramp at a rate of $3 for the first hour and $1 for each hour following.
Planning a Visit? Check out these exciting links to more information about the Science Center of Iowa!
Daily Schedule
Calendar of Events
Experience Platforms
SCI Theaters
The Food Chain Cafe
A-ha! Store
Groups & Facility Rentals