Seven Wonders
Visit the Seven Wonders of the World and journey beyond Earth to explore some of the universe's greatest marvels. Narrated by Sean Bean.
Experience Iowa’s Premiere Planetarium
Step into the newly enhanced Star Theater Planetarium and explore the universe like never before. Featuring a state-of-the-art digital projection system, upgraded technology, and all-new theater seating, the Star Theater delivers a sharper, brighter, and more immersive journey through space. The Star Theater's 50-foot, 360-degree domed screen remains the largest and most advanced planetarium experience in Iowa, surrounding guests with stunning imagery of the cosmos, distant galaxies, and our own night sky.
Begin your adventure through SCI's Why the Sky? experience platform and discover how science, exploration, and discovery connect us to the universe beyond our world.
Admission to the Star Theater and all planetarium programs is included with general Science Center of Iowa admission.
Funding for Why the Sky? and the Star Theater has been generously provided by NASA.
Programs and schedules are subject to change.
A New Generation of Exploration
With its advanced projection technology, immersive 360-degree dome environment, and comfortable new seating, the Star Theater Planetarium offers an unforgettable experience for curious minds of every age. Whether you're identifying constellations above Iowa, traveling to distant galaxies, or exploring the mysteries of black holes and dark matter, the Star Theater is your gateway to the universe.
Look up. Explore farther. Discover more.
Programs
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Two Small Pieces of Glass
Travel through history to learn how the telescope revolutionized our understanding of the cosmos.
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Violent Universe
Witness the incredible power of black holes, exploding stars, and other extraordinary cosmic phenomena. Narrated by Patrick Stewart.
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Flight Adventures
Follow a young girl's inspiring journey into the science and wonder of flight and aeronautics.
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Phantom of the Universe: The Hunt for Dark Matter
Explore one of the greatest mysteries in modern science and the search to understand dark matter. Narrated by Tilda Swinton.
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Back to the Moon for Good
Learn about the global race to return to the moon through the Google Lunar XPRIZE competition.
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Black Holes: The Other Side of Infinity
Experience one of the universe's most fascinating and misunderstood phenomena. Narrated by Liam Neeson.
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Iowa Skies Tonight
Discover constellations, planets, and celestial stories visible in Iowa's current night sky through this live presenter-led experience.
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The Zula Patrol: Under the Weather
Younger explorers join the Zula Patrol as they investigate weather throughout the solar system.
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Story Time Under the Stars
SCI's youngest visitors can enjoy stories brought to life beneath a sky full of stars.
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Solar Odyssey: Journey Through Our Cosmic Neighborhood
Embark on a breathtaking tour of the planets, moons, and mysteries that make up our solar system.
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Discovering Deep Skies
Learn how astronomers navigate the night sky to find distant galaxies, nebulae, and star clusters.
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Story Time Under The Stars (Bilingual)
Our youngest visitors can bring their imagination as we read a story in English and Spanish under the starry skies. Nuestros visitantes más pequeños pueden traer su imaginación mientras leemos un cuento en inglés y español bajo un cielo estrellado.