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Located in Downtown Des Moines, SCI is a center devoted to lifelong learning that features a variety of interactive learning experiences and fun for participants of all ages! 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.

We’re grateful to the Broadlawns Medical Center Leadership Team for taking the time to explore our Mental Health: Mind M...
10/21/2026

We’re grateful to the Broadlawns Medical Center Leadership Team for taking the time to explore our Mental Health: Mind Matters special exhibit and for their generous sponsorship. Your support helps us encourage meaningful conversations about mental health and highlight its importance as part of overall health in our community.

10/21/2026

We're celebrating Reptile Awareness Day with Programs Coordinator Bryant. Here are a few other fun facts about these creatures:

🐍 Reptiles are cold-blooded. They rely on external factors like sun or shade to help regulate their body temperature.

🐢 Most reptiles lay eggs. Some have hard shells like bird eggs, but others are soft and leathery.

🦎 You can find reptile habitats in many different ecosystems, from deserts to oceans.

10/20/2026

For 56 years, curiosity has brought us together under the same stars, inspiring us to ask questions, explore the unknown and discover what’s possible. ✨
On Saturday, we celebrated 56 years of lifelong science learning at SCI’s BIG BLAST, and we’re just getting started. Here’s to another year of wonder, discovery and a little more science in all our lives! 🚀

Spooky fun is included with your visit! Join us for creepy-crawly critters, hair-raising experiments and plenty of Hallo...
10/20/2026

Spooky fun is included with your visit! Join us for creepy-crawly critters, hair-raising experiments and plenty of Halloween science on October 31.

All activities are included with admission – free for SCI members!

Planning a visit to see the Mental Health: Mind Matters exhibit while it's at SCI? Keep the conversation going with limi...
10/19/2026

Planning a visit to see the Mental Health: Mind Matters exhibit while it's at SCI? Keep the conversation going with limited-time offerings and self-care essentials from the A-ha! Store.

No school? Make it a science day! Schools Out @ SCI Day Camps are back November 2 and 3 with hands-on activities, exciti...
10/18/2026

No school? Make it a science day!

Schools Out @ SCI Day Camps are back November 2 and 3 with hands-on activities, exciting experiments, and plenty of opportunities to explore. It’s the perfect way to keep curious minds learning and having fun while they’re out of school.

🎉 We’re turning 56!Since opening our doors in October 1970, the Science Center of Iowa has spent 56 years inspiring curi...
10/17/2026

🎉 We’re turning 56!

Since opening our doors in October 1970, the Science Center of Iowa has spent 56 years inspiring curiosity, encouraging discovery and bringing science to life for generations of Iowans.

We’re closed today as we prepare for BIG BLAST, our annual fundraising event celebrating the science, learning and community impact that make SCI special. We’ll be back to making Aha! moments happen when we reopen Sunday, October 18.

Big futures start with meaningful connections! Join SCI’s Girls in Science Initiative for an opportunity to connect, le...
10/16/2026

Big futures start with meaningful connections! Join SCI’s Girls in Science Initiative for an opportunity to connect, learn and be inspired by women in STEM.

Adventure awaits at the Big Blast Auction! From full-day adventures to one-of-a-kind experiences, our silent auction is ...
10/15/2026

Adventure awaits at the Big Blast Auction! From full-day adventures to one-of-a-kind experiences, our silent auction is packed with exciting opportunities to make unforgettable memories.

You don’t have to attend Big Blast to join the fun! Anyone can bid on our experience-based packages from anywhere. 🌟

There’s still time to be part of Big Blast! Get your tickets, explore the auction and bid on your next great adventure.

Stories like Don’s remind us that mental health is something we all experience. Connection, understanding and support ca...
10/15/2026

Stories like Don’s remind us that mental health is something we all experience. Connection, understanding and support can make a difference.

Explore more real stories and perspectives in Mental Health: Mind Matters, now open at the Science Center of Iowa through March 21, 2027.

Address

401 W Martin Luther King Jr Pkwy
Des Moines, IA
50309

Opening Hours

Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm
Saturday 9am - 4pm
Sunday 9am - 4pm

Telephone

(515) 274-6868

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