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Visiting SCI

 

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