Event Calendar

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

Meet and get the chance to touch some of SCI’s resident reptiles and amphibians.

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

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.

Learn to navigate the starry night skies and find exotic, hidden Deep Sky Objects. 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+ Planetary Prom: A Cosmic Night at the Science Center – March 27

Get ready to dance among the stars at the Science Center of Iowa’s 21+ Planetary Prom! This out-of-this-world event invites you to dress your celestial best and experience a night of cosmic fun and interstellar celebration. 

Step into a galaxy of wonder as you explore our space-themed exhibits and immerse yourself in the mysteries of the universe. The evening will feature a stellar playlist that’s sure to get you moving, with a DJ spinning tunes that range from classic hits to futuristic beats—all set against the breathtaking backdrop of the cosmos. 

Strut your stuff in our intergalactic fashion show, or snap a picture in our space-inspired photo booth to capture memories that are truly out of this world. Enjoy cosmic cocktails as you mingle with fellow space enthusiasts and science lovers. 

Whether you’re waltzing under the stars in our planetarium or exploring the wonders of the universe through our exhibits, the Planetary Prom promises a night of elegance, excitement, and astronomical fun. 

Don’t miss your chance to be part of this celestial celebration—because at the Science Center, the sky is never the limit! 

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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