The Science Center of Iowa will be closed to the public Friday, October 16, and Saturday, October 17, as we prepare for and host SCI's BIG BLAST, our signature fundraising event. We’ll reopen to the public on Sunday, October 18, and appreciate your understanding!

Cold Blooded Critters

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

Upcoming Events

Oct 18 2026 | 1:00PM – 1:20PM
Cold Blooded Critters

Oct 21 2026 | 1:00PM – 1:20PM
Cold Blooded Critters

Oct 22 2026 | 1:00PM – 1:20PM
Cold Blooded Critters

Oct 23 2026 | 1:00PM – 1:20PM
Cold Blooded Critters

Oct 24 2026 | 2:30PM – 2:50PM
Cold Blooded Critters

Oct 25 2026 | 2:30PM – 2:50PM
Cold Blooded Critters

Programs and Events

Science Center of Iowa

401 W Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway Des Moines, IA 50309 515.274.6868

SCI Hours

Monday

CLOSED
Tuesday

CLOSED
Wednesday

9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Thursday

9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Friday

9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Saturday

9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Sunday

9:00 am - 4:00 pm

SCI Holiday Hours 2026

January 1, 2026 (New Years Day)

OPEN 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
January 19 (MLK Jr Day)

OPEN 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
March 11-22 (SPRING BREAK)

OPEN 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
April 5 (Easter)

OPEN 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
May 25 (Memorial Day)

CLOSED
July 4 (Independence Day)

OPEN 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
September 7 (Labor Day)

Closed
September 8-11

CLOSED
October 16-17

CLOSED
November 25

OPEN 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
November 26 (Thanksgiving)

CLOSED
December 16-23

OPEN 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
December 24 (Christmas Eve)

Open 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
December 25 (Christmas)

CLOSED
December 26-30

OPEN 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
December 31 (Noon Year's Eve)

OPEN 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
January 1, 2027 (New Years Day)

OPEN 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

SCI General Admission

Age	Non-Members	Members
Children (2-12)	$16	FREE
Adults (13-64)	$20	FREE
Senior (65+)	$16	FREE

Visitor Information

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