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
Voice
Fax
(515) 274-3404
Website
https://www.sciowa.org
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.