Learning Centers
Science Center of Iowa
This 110,000 square-foot facility located in downtown Des Moines features six interactive learning areas, three theaters including the Blank IMAX Dome Theater, a cafe and gift shop. Group rates available.
Plan Your Visit
Getting There & Details
- Admission
- Fee
- Hours
- 9-6 Mon.-Wed., 9-8 Thu.-Fri., 9-6 Sat., 11-6 Sun. The Science Center is closed Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. Call for IMAX schedule.
- Address
- 401 W. Martin Luther King Jr. Pkwy.
- Phone
- 515-274-6868
- [email protected]
- Website
- www.sciowa.org
- Map
- Get Directions →
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Jun
26–28
Des Moines Arts Festival
Jul
12
Summer Time Show n’ Shine
Jul
15–17
Iowa Gas Petroleum Collectors Swap Meet and Auction
Jul
18
Harleys and Hotrods Summer Celebration Bike and Car Show
Jul
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Miss Iowa Pageant
Aug
1
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Aug
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Iowa State Fair
Aug
22
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