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Holidays at SCI

Oh, there’s no place like SCI for the Holidays

‘Tis the season to celebrate with SCI! Explore the magic of science during our holiday hours and support your favorite nonprofit while shopping for everyone on your list!

Holiday Hours

  • Wednesday, December 20 — 9:00 am–4:00 pm
  • Thursday, December 21 — 9:00 am–4:00 pm
  • Friday, December 22 — 9:00 am–4:00 pm
  • Saturday, December 23 — 9:00 am–4:00 pm
  • Sunday, December 24 — 9:00 am–2:00 pm
  • Monday, December 25 — CLOSED
  • Tuesday, December 26 — 9:00 am–4:00 pm
  • Wednesday, December 27 — 9:00 am–4:00 pm
  • Thursday, December 28 — 9:00 am–4:00 pm
  • Friday, December 29 — 9:00 am–4:00 pm
  • Saturday, December 30 — 9:00 am–4:00 pm
  • Sunday, December 31 — 9:00 am–2:00 pm
  • Monday, January 1 — 9:00 am–4:00 pm

Celebrate the Season

Winter Camps
December 26 - December 29
Escape the cold and find more to explore with SCI Winter Camps during winter break! Day camps are available for young scientists in Kindergarten through 6th grade. 

Noon Year’s Eve
Sunday, December 31, 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Why should adults have all the fun ringing in the new year at midnight? Bring the whole family to SCI to celebrate the new year 12 hours early at Noon Year’s Eve!

Support SCI while you shop

A-ha! Store
Making a list and checking it twice? The A-ha! Store has something for every science fan on your list! Don’t forget: every purchase in the A-ha! Store supports the work we do at SCI.

Gift Membership
A gift membership to the Science Center of Iowa is great for everyone on your list. With so many activities and events happening throughout the year, you can't go wrong with an SCI gift membership!