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Arts and Culture Services | Science Center of Iowa

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Resource Name:Arts and Culture Services | Science Center of Iowa

Science Center of Iowa

address

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

Eligibility

Open to anyone

Required documents

None

Hours

Labor Day-Memorial Day Wed-Sun 9 am-4 pm Memorial Day-Labor Day Tue-Sun 9 am-4 pm
(515) 274-6868

Voice

·

Main Phone

Application process

Call, or visit in person for services

Fees

$15 for children ages 2-12, $20 for adults ages 13-64, $15 for seniors ages 65 and over, children ages 2 and under and SCI members are free, $5 individual admission fee for 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

Service area

IA

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.

Last assured

07/07/2026

What's Here

Providing organization

Science Center of Iowa

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