ARTS AND CULTURE SERVICES | SCIENCE CENTER OF IOWA

Provides learning, information and displays on science. Admissions vary depending on age and type of admission. Offers hands-on exhibits, special-format theaters and unique programming. Professional development training program advances STEM literacy and brings activities to educators statewide.

Services

Date of Last Formal Update

08/18/2025

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211 Iowa UWCI

Physical Address

401 West Martin Luther King Junior Parkway, Des Moines, IA 50309

Hours

Labor Day-Memorial Day Wed-Sun 9 am-4 pm; Memorial Day-Labor Day Tue-Sun 9 am-4 pm

Fax

(515) 274-3404

Application process

Call or visit office for services

Fee

General admission tickets are $17 for adults and children ages 2-12, seniors ages 65 and over are $15, Children under 2 years and SCI members are free, $5 individual admission fee to individuals and families utilizing SNAP, WIC, or Medicaid programs as part of the participation in Museums for All, this rate is offered for all individuals in the household per EBT card, to access this benefit, please present the EBT or qualifying program membership card, along with a photo ID, at the front desk when purchasing tickets, this offer is valid for in-person ticket purchase only

Required documents

None

Eligibility

Open to anyone

Languages

English

Service area

Iowa

Agency info

SCIENCE CENTER OF IOWA

Offers a hands-on, interactive science learning museum for everyone from the earliest to the lifelong learners.