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“Experience the Science that surrounds us”
Experience the Science-Surrounds-Us-All Actuality at this 110,000 square-foot creative lifelong learning center in the heart of Downtown Des Moines. By placing the power of learning in the hands of the visitor with interactive experiences for all ages, the emphasis at SCI is less on what to learn and more on how to learn. Themed exhibit spaces called experience platforms Live programs and demonstrations by the SCI Team 50-ft domed digital planetarium called the Star Theater 216-seat, six-story Blank IMAX Dome Theater The Food Chain Cafe for lunch or snacks to refuel A-ha! Gift Store for gizmos and gadgets of all sorts SCI's renowned, NAEYC-Accredited Preschool Bright, unique spaces for rent to host your event at SCI
Fun | Two sessions | Planetarium Fun - WE HAD A BLAST! Monica and I are nerds at heart. We are in our 30s and were passing through town. Therefore, we saw the science center and wanted to kill... Read more
Rating 1 star so hopefully it's noticed. Been members for years - but very disappointed how many exhibits are broken, not working, or similar. When you pay a membership you expect the service... Read more
I went with a school field trip to build bridges two days in a row. it was an awesome experience that they put on together with iowa state and the dot. we had some time to explore the center. what... Read more
Science Center of Iowa
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