Current Member Resources

Thank you for being a member of SCI!

Welcome! Thank you for supporting the Science Center of Iowa & Blank IMAX Dome Theater with your membership. We encourage you to take advantage of SCI's hands-on exhibits, live programs, engaging films, outreach programming, traveling exhibitions, camps, classes and other fun and educational experiences.

Visiting Tips

SCI will host traveling exhibition Facing Mars June 2, 2012, through January 6, 2013! Members receive deeply discounted tickets and discounts on guest admission!

Family Night: SCI has extended hours the second Friday of every month for Family Night! Throughout the run of Facing Mars, SCI is bringing you and your family the opportunity to experience the exhibition for a special member-only family pricing on Family Night. If you have a family, family plus or grand membership, experience Facing Mars with your entire family for one low price of just $20! Plus, enjoy free family-related programming!

SCI Discounts

Don't forget to use the discounts you receive at SCI with your membership:

  • 10% off purchases at SCI's Aha! Gift Store and Food Chain Cafe
  • Discounts on camps and classes
  • Discounts on tickets to all films at the Blank IMAX Dome Theater
  • Bring your friends and receive discounts on birthday parties and guest admission!

SCI Partner Offers

The benefits of SCI membership continue beyond our building to local community partners. Check out these discounts and special offers:

Not yet an SCI member?

Membership saves you money - it can pay for itself in only 2-3 visits! For more information, email us or call Membership Services at (515) 274-6868 ext. 226.

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Policies of Membership

  • SCI, Combo and Tri memberships are nonrefundable and nontransferable. All are valid for one year and expire on the last day of the month your purchase was made.
  • SCI recognizes the Association of Science and Technology Centers' Passport Program residency restrictions with regard to reciprocal membership. To receive free or discounted admission to other science centers nationwide, you must live more than 90 miles away from the science center or museum you wish to visit. Admissions staff reserve the right to request proof of residence for benefits to apply. Contact SCI's membership department with questions.