Science Center of IA

Curious about artificial intelligence? Join Iowa educators, industry leaders, and community innovators for a powerful day of conversation and collaboration. The Iowa AI Convening is happening on April 20 at SCI. Learn more and register now: sciowa.org/programs-and-e…

As a proud sponsor of the Iowa Barnstormers Kids Club, we’re wishing the team luck as their season kicks off tomorrow in the Quad Cities!

🚀 NASA has landed at SCI! This weekend only — explore NASA's interactive exhibit, space probe models, and stellar photo op. Don’t miss this out-of-this-world experience ✨

Join us March 27 for Mixology: Planetary Prom — music, drinks, and dressed-up celestial vibes ✨ It’s the FINAL one of the season, so don’t miss the magic 🌙 Get your tickets here: bit.ly/40KDiAG

🍀 Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at SCI!

It seems like AI is everywhere lately. We brought Artificial Intelligence: Your Mind & The Machine to the Science Center of Iowa to give people of all ages a place to safely explore it. Plan your visit before this exhibit leaves next month!

Get ready to make, create, and innovate! 🎨⚙️ Mini Maker Faire is coming to SCI on April 11. Meet amazing makers, see what they create, and try hands-on workshops and skill stations. Get ready for a day full of creativity and inspiration!

Did you know? Giving just $25 toward our nonprofit mission helps a student learn to code. And with the new navigation on our website, donating is easier than ever!

There are still a few showings left of Pink Floyd: Dark Side of the Moon. Don’t miss your chance to celebrate this 1973 album in our 50-foot planetarium dome. Get tickets before the run ends in April: sciowa.org/programs-and-e…

Want to check out an experience at SCI (literally)? Use your library card to reserve admission for two adults and two children through the Iowa Adventure Pass. Availability varies by date. See participating libraries and reserve your pass here: bit.ly/44kmIsU

For thousands of years, humans have dreamed of machines that could think. Progress in artificial intelligence is driving people to ask: Could that dream become reality? Take a trip through Artificial Intelligence: Your Mind & The Machine, then make your own conclusion.

Do something fun after school wraps up for the year. Go back to summer camp with SCI! We’re looking for camp educators and volunteer junior counselors. Applications close April 1. Be a camp educator: bit.ly/4rtVN8c Be a junior counselor: bit.ly/4kPDfNi

We’ve got two great events happening on March 10! Join us for our FREE monthly Sensory-Friendly Hours for a quieter, less-stimulating SCI. Or, make your own custom puzzle during adult-only innovation lab hours! Registration is required for both events.

Try something new! Our 18+ Innovation Lab workshop lets you design and laser-cut your own custom puzzle. Spots are limited — grab a friend and join us Tuesday. Sign up here: bit.ly/4ckiZBf

Sticking around Des Moines for spring break? SCI is the place to be. We’ll be open 9 a.m.-4 p.m. every day, March 11-22. Plus, we’re offering School’s Out @ SCI day camps on March 13 and March 16-20! Sign up: sciowa.ticketapp.org/portal/pid/2/p…

Planning a spring break trip this year? Make the most of it with a Science Center of Iowa membership! Members get free or discounted admission to more than 300 science centers worldwide through our reciprocal membership program.

Did you know? We added more show dates for Pink Floyd: Dark Side of the Moon! Mark your calendar for March 7,8, 28 or 29. Or catch the show on April 12, 24, 25 or 26. See all showtimes here: sciowa.org/programs-and-e…

It might be chilly now, but summer will be here before you know it. Make sure to sign up your little learners for summer camps while spots are still available: sciowa.ticketapp.org/portal/pid/2/p…

We started the AI@SCI initiative to give families a safe place to explore this evolving technology. Our traveling exhibit, Artificial Intelligence: Your Mind & The Machine, is part of that work — and we hope you’ll check it out before it leaves in April!

CALLING ALL MAKERS 🚨 What do you make and how do you make it? Host a booth at the 2026 Des Moines Mini Maker Faire and show off the tools, tech (high & low), and process behind your ideas. Sign up to be a maker here: bit.ly/3MtimuI