Fodor's Expert Review Science Center of Iowa

Des Moines Educational Institution

Located in Greenwood–Ashworth Park, the Science Center hosts laser shows, planetarium activities, and a space-shuttle simulator appropriate for all ages. Past films in the IMAX theater have documented the flight of butterflies and the bond between humans and animals. Also within the 11,000-square-foot space are plenty of hands-on exhibits, storytime for children, and activities demonstrating dry ice, life in space, stargazing, and weather forecasting.

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Quick Facts

401 W. Martin Luther King Jr. Pkwy.
Des Moines, Iowa  50309, USA

515-274–6868

www.sciowa.org

Sight Details:
Rate Includes: Museum $11; IMAX $9–$13; museum and IMAX $17–$20, Tues.–Sat. 10–5, Sun. noon–5

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