Immerse yourself in the night sky under the 50-foot, 360-degree domed screen — the largest and most advanced planetarium in the state of Iowa! Access to the Star Theater and all planetarium programs is included with your general SCI admission!

Star Theater Planetarium Locate constellations and planets, and hear myths of the night sky in this live planetarium program. Program and location subject to change.

Experience the Science-Surrounds-Us-All Actuality at this 110,000 square-foot creative lifelong learning center in the heart of Downtown Des Moines. Today’s Schedule Get Tickets

Locate constellations and planets, and hear myths of the night sky in this live planetarium program. Program and location subject to change.

Available to schools and organizations across Iowa, Science @ Your Site Outreach offers a variety of fascinating assemblies and dynamic classroom demonstrations. SCI's outreach programs support the Iowa Core and National Science Standards and …

Let the Science Center extend the work that is being done in your classroom through a meaningful experience of our exhibit plaforms, live programs & Star Theater Planetarium shows which allows your students opportunities to expand their critical thinking, build life skills and create lasting memories!

Centrally located in Downtown Des Moines, SCI features hands-on exhibits, special-format theaters and unique programming to encourage learning and fun for all ages. Through daily visitors, a statewide educational outreach programs and the NAEYC-accredited SCI Preschool, the Science Center of Iowa serves more than 300,000 people annually. Learn More

Bring learning to life at the Science Center of Iowa! Explore SCI's themed experience platforms full of hands-on exhibits, live interactive programs and demonstrations, engaging planetarium shows and so much more.

The Science Center of Iowa engages and inspires visitors by bringing learning to life. Centrally located in Downtown Des Moines, SCI's hands-on exhibits, special-format theaters and unique programming attract Iowans and distant visitors.

Explore the prehistoric skies with Pterosaurs: Flight in the Age of Dinosaurs, a remarkable new exhibition arriving soon at the Science Center of Iowa (SCI)! Step back in time and discover the awe-inspiring diversity of these extraordinary flying …