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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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TRADITIONAL-LENGTH FILM
This is an epic story of power and dominance. Filmed in the stark yet beautiful expanse of the Kalahari, it details the natural behavior of lions and their prey as they attempt to survive around the last remaining waterhole in the region. Above all, it is an account of territorial conflict and the power inherent in the roar of one of the largest lions ever documented in the Kalahari.
Renowned filmmaker Tim Liversedge, who shot, directed and produced the film, spent more than two years with the lions to deliver incredible close-ups and personal shots of these amazing animals in their natural habitat.
Premier Media Partner: WHO-TV Channel 13
Starting: Thursday, October 01, 2009
Film Length: 40 mins
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Times |
| Monday, November 23 |
10:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 02:00 PM |
| Tuesday, November 24 |
01:00 PM |
| Wednesday, November 25 |
02:00 PM |
| Friday, November 27 |
11:00 AM, 02:00 PM |
| Saturday, November 28 |
11:00 AM, 02:00 PM |
| Sunday, November 29 |
02:00 PM |
| Monday, November 30 |
11:00 AM, 01:00 PM, 03:00 PM |
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TRADITIONAL-LENGTH FILM
This 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, November 20 |
11:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 02:00 PM |
| Saturday, November 21 |
11:00 AM, 02:00 PM |
| Sunday, November 22 |
02:00 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 |
| Friday, November 20 |
10:00 AM, 01:00 PM |
| Saturday, November 21 |
10:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 01:00 PM, 03:00 PM |
| Sunday, November 22 |
01:00 PM, 03:00 PM |
| Monday, November 23 |
11:00 AM, 01:00 PM, 03:00 PM |
| Tuesday, November 24 |
10:00 AM, 02:00 PM, 03:00 PM |
| Wednesday, November 25 |
10:00 AM, 01:00 PM |
| Friday, November 27 |
10:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 01:00 PM |
| Saturday, November 28 |
10:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 01:00 PM |
| Sunday, November 29 |
01:00 PM, 03:00 PM |
| Monday, November 30 |
10:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 02:00 PM |
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FEATURE-LENGTH FILM
Don't miss this five-year tradition at SCI! Bring the whole family to experience the larger-than-life version of this inspiring adventure based on the beloved children's book by Chris Van Allsburg. When a doubting young boy takes an extraordinary train ride to the North Pole, he embarks on a journey of self-discovery that shows him that the wonder of life never fades for those who believe.
Local Sponsor: Nationwide Insurance
Premier Media Partners: Lite 104.1, WHO-TV Channel 13
Starting: Saturday, November 14, 2009
Film Length: 99 minutes
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| Days |
Times |
| Friday, November 20 |
03:00 PM, 05:00 PM |
| Saturday, November 21 |
04:00 PM, 06:00 PM |
| Sunday, November 22 |
04:00 PM |
| Monday, November 23 |
04:00 PM |
| Tuesday, November 24 |
11:00 AM, 04:00 PM |
| Wednesday, November 25 |
11:00 AM, 03:00 PM, 05:00 PM, 07:00 PM |
| Friday, November 27 |
03:00 PM, 05:00 PM, 07:00 PM |
| Saturday, November 28 |
03:00 PM, 05:00 PM, 07:00 PM |
| Sunday, November 29 |
04:00 PM |
| Monday, November 30 |
04:00 PM |
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