The Science Center of Iowa brings learning to life through hands-on experience platforms and dynamic demonstrations.
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!
SCI's programming supports the Iowa Core and National Science Standards – and it's accurate, relevant and fun!
Our Science Learning Team is experienced in best practices for interactive, inquiry-based learning to provide your students with quality education while enhancing critical thinking skills. Your SCI experience will reflect the quality of our fully accredited institution, endorsed by AAM and ASTC.
During a visit to SCI, your students can:
- Explore & get hands-on science in the interactive exhibits inside SCI's Experience Platforms
- Watch a 20-minute Live Science Program by SCI's Programs Team
- Get your hands-on science with a Discovery Lab or Innovation Lab Workshop
Book your school year visit
The details
- Who: Public, Private and Homeschool groups qualify for our Field Trip Group Pricing
- Cost: $8 per student, school staff are free, chaperones are $15. Thanks to a generous donor, scholarships to lower the student price are available for schools that serve communities with 50% or more free or reduced lunches. Details are requested on the booking form. Please note: SCI memberships are not valid for School Field Trips.
***We will have one exhibit, Small Discoveries, closed this fall. This exhibit is for children 8 years or younger. Because of this, we are offering special pricing of $6 from September 1, 2025 through December 15, 2025 to all school groups.***
- When: School Field Trips are available Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays, September through May, from 9:00 am-2:30 pm.
- What’s included: Access to all exhibit platforms. On Tuesdays, group will pick one program for their students to see. Wednesdays and Thursdays, groups may attend the public programming we are offering on the day of their visit.
- How to schedule: Click here to request your visit. Requests are processed in the order received. Spring dates fill quickly.
Plan your visit
Field Trip Frequently Asked Questions
Science Center of Iowa Facility Map
Questions?
Contact our sales team at sales@sciowa.org.
Explore SCI before and after you visit with these educational (and fun!) activities and resources for students of all ages: