Event Calendar

Our youngest visitors can bring their imaginations as an SCI Programs Team member reads under the starry skies.

Get chills and thrills from cryogenic demonstrations.

Help guide a breathtaking journey through our solar system, exploring the unique features, mysteries, and wonders of its most important celestial bodies.

Here’s your chance to help a WHO-HD Channel 13 meteorologist give today’s live forecast as you learn about weather! Subject to change due to severe weather or technical difficulties.

Have you ever wondered what Snippy the Snapping Turtle eats? Come check out a feeding demonstration of one of SCI’s most ravenous reptiles! The snapping turtle feeding may be too intense for some visitors.

Locate constellations and planets, and hear myths of the night sky in this live planetarium program. Program and location subject to change.

Investigate the world of electrons and electricity for a hair-raising experience!

Experience one of the most mysterious — and misunderstood — wonders of the Universe. Narrated by Liam Neeson. Sponsored by NASA. Program and location subject to change.

21+ Game Night: Partnered with The Dealt Hand - November 14

Ready for an epic night of fun and games? Join us at the Science Center of Iowa for a special 21+ Game Night, where the thrills of board games, card games, and more come alive in an engaging, adults-only atmosphere. We’re teaming up with The Dealt Hand to bring you an unforgettable evening filled with strategy, laughter, and a bit of friendly competition. 

Explore a vast selection of classic and modern games curated by The Dealt Hand, from quick and casual favorites to deep strategy games that will challenge your mind. Whether you're a seasoned gamer or a curious beginner, there’s something for everyone. 

Sip on a drink from the bar and dive into a night of socializing and game play. Meet new friends, team up for a cooperative adventure, or go head-to-head in a battle of wits. With plenty of games to choose from, you can hop from table to table, trying out new experiences all night long. 

This is the perfect opportunity to unwind, reconnect with friends, and discover new games in a relaxed and lively setting. Don’t miss this chance to level up your night out at the Science Center! 

Experience Dark Side of the Moon Like Never Before – Join us for a mind-bending evening under the stars as the Science Center of Iowa presents Pink Floyd: Dark Side of the Moon—reimagined for our immersive 50-foot planetarium dome.

You can add a Pink Floyd showing (6:30 p.m. or 9:00 p.m.) to your Mixology ticket for an additional $10.

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