The Science Center of Iowa is a center devoted to lifelong learning. This 110,000 square foot facility features a variety of interactive learning experiences and fun for participants of all ages. By placing the power of learning in the hands of the visitor, the emphasis will not be on “what” to learn, but “how” to learn.
Live programs and hands-on activities encourage you to touch, play, discover and experiment. Explore a cave, blow a bubble, or create your own planetarium show in dynamic experience platforms. These themed spaces are the heart of the facility, each offering participants the opportunity to explore their curiosities and engage their interests in topics ranging from the inner workings of the human body to the outer reaches of the solar system.
Participants can also experience the big picture in SCI's Blank IMAX Dome Theater, engage in a live program in the John Deere Adventure Theater or explore the cosmos in SCI’s Star Theater, a 50-foot walk-through planetarium.
Complete your visit to the Science Center with lunch at The Food Chain Cafe and a visit to the A-ha! Store to find unique items that will extend the SCI experience long after you've gone home. With all that the Science Center of Iowa offers, one visit will never be enough!
Experience Platforms
Science Center Theaters
Traveling Exhibits
Food Chain Cafe
A-ha! Store
Groups & Facility Rentals
Hours, Prices, and Directions