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Science Center of Iowa

  • 401 W Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway | Des Moines, IA 50309
  • Phone: (515) 274-6868
  • Region: Downtown
  • Amenities
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    General Information
    • Admission Price: $15 for visitors of adults and children ages 2-12; seniors ages 70 and over are $13; children under 2 are free.
    • Group Rates: Discounted rates apply for groups of 10 or more. Call for more information.
    • Hours of Operation: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Thurs. - Sun.
    • Season: Year-round; closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day.
    General Information
    • Accept Credit Cards:
    • Accept Motorcoach:
    • Bike Parking:
    • Catering Available:
    • Days of Operation: Closed
    • Handicap Accessible:
    • Outdoor Seating Capacity: 25
  • Meeting Facilities
    Facility Info
    Meeting Rooms
    • Exhibits Space
    • Description We have events down to a science! From black tie to boxed lunch, the Science Center of Iowa features flexible spaces for meetings, corporate events and after-hours celebrations. Centrally-located in Downtown Des Moines, SCI offers professional onsite catering and full multimedia capabilities. Ask us about team-building activities and other unique add-ons!
    • Exhibits 7
    • Total Sq. Ft. 10000
    • Reception Capacity 400
    • Theatre Capacity 300
    • A/V Capabilities? true
    • 10 X 10 Booths 25
    • Parking Capacity 250
    • Wireless Internet Available? true
    • Wireless Internet Notes (fees, etc) Free password-protected internet access
    • Banquet Capacity 225
    • Number of Rooms 7
    • Classroom Capacity 175
    Principal Hall
    • Total Sq. Ft.: 4100
    • Theater Capacity: 277
    • Classroom Capacity: 150
    • Banquet Capacity: 224
    • Reception Capacity: 250
    Commons
    • Total Sq. Ft.: 1500
    • Banquet Capacity: 72
    • Reception Capacity: 75
    Technolab
    • Total Sq. Ft.: 900
    • Theater Capacity: 40
    • Classroom Capacity: 24
    • Banquet Capacity: 40
    • Reception Capacity: 40
    Simulab
    • Total Sq. Ft.: 900
    • Theater Capacity: 40
    • Classroom Capacity: 24
    • Banquet Capacity: 40
    • Reception Capacity: 40
    Physiolab
    • Total Sq. Ft.: 900
    • Theater Capacity: 40
    • Classroom Capacity: 24
    • Banquet Capacity: 40
    • Reception Capacity: 40
    Founders Hall
    • Total Sq. Ft.: 3000
    • Theater Capacity: 200
    • Banquet Capacity: 150
    • Reception Capacity: 300
    Upper Atrium
    • Total Sq. Ft.: 2000
    • Banquet Capacity: 80
    • Reception Capacity: 150
    John Deere Adventure Theater
    • Theater Capacity: 172
    Star Theater
    • Theater Capacity: 118
    • Banquet Capacity: 70
    • Reception Capacity: 70
    Blank IMAX Dome Theater
    • Theater Capacity: 216
  • Offers

    Valid:  July 11, 2022 - December 31, 2023

    $2 OFF General Admission

  • Location
    401 W Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway | Des Moines, IA 50309