Welcome! Thank you for supporting the Science Center of Iowa & Blank IMAX Dome Theater's mission to engage and inspire Iowans along their journey of lifelong science learning.
Now that you're a member, take advantage of SCI's hands-on exhibits, live programs, engaging films, outreach programming, traveling exhibitions, camps, classes and other fun and educational experiences!
Use your membership to the fullest, and check out all of these great member benefits:
Community Partner Discounts
Policies of Membership
The second Friday of each month is $5 Family Night, and SCI Members get an extra bonus with exclusive family workshops! Workshops are free, but pre-registration is required. Workshops are held at every $5 Family Night, and upcoming workshop information and registration is announced in the member newsletter each month.
Learn how light moves in kaleidoscopes to create amazing shapes and colors!
Learn how light moves in kaleidoscopes to create amazing shapes and colors!
Want to try out Living History Farms for free? Attend a TRI Swap Day! Just bring your current SCI membership card and ID to check in.
Dissect an owl pellet, and learn about the owls and their diet.
Dissect an owl pellet, and learn about the owls and their diet.
Create your own grass pet, and explore the ingredients for nurturing plant growth.
Create your own grass pet, and explore the ingredients for nurturing plant growth.
Engineer your sturdiest gingerbread house to take with you (or enjoy as a snack)!
Engineer your sturdiest gingerbread house to take with you (or enjoy as a snack)!
Explore mechanics, and create your own unique moving sculpture as we investigate mechanical moving toys that have been around for hundreds of years.
Explore mechanics, and create your own unique moving sculpture as we investigate mechanical moving toys that have been around for hundreds of years.
Discover how liquids and pressure can be useful in mechanics. Explore small-scale hydraulics using syringes and plastic tubing.
Discover how liquids and pressure can be useful in mechanics. Explore small-scale hydraulics using syringes and plastic tubing.
Study the science of sound, visualize sound waves, and create a silly project to amplify sound.
Study the science of sound, visualize sound waves, and create a silly project to amplify sound.
Step into the shoes of a Meteorologist, and investigate how weather works. We’ll even make windsocks to take home.
Step into the shoes of a Meteorologist, and investigate how weather works. We’ll even make windsocks to take home.
Engineer a miniature marshmallow catapult using household items, and test your creations by firing your marshmallow at a target.
Engineer a miniature marshmallow catapult using household items, and test your creations by firing your marshmallow at a target.