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Friday November 22 2024

  • Our youngest visitors can bring their imaginations as an SCI Programs Team member reads under the starry skies.

  • Locate constellations and planets, and hear myths of the night sky in this live planetarium program. Program and location subject to change.

  • Experience one of the most mysterious — and misunderstood — wonders of the Universe. Narrated by Liam Neeson. Sponsored by NASA. Program and location subject to change.

  • Here’s your chance to help a WHO-HD Channel 13 meteorologist give today’s live forecast as you learn about weather! Subject to change due to severe weather or technical difficulties.

  • Have you ever wondered what Snippy the Snapping Turtle eats? Come check out a feeding demonstration of one of SCI’s most ravenous reptiles! The snapping turtle feeding may be too intense for some visitors.

  • Meet and get the chance to touch some of SCI’s resident reptiles and amphibians.

  • Ready for an epic night of fun and games? Join us at the Science Center of Iowa for a special 21+ Game Night, where the thrills of board games, card games, and more come alive in an engaging, adults-only atmosphere. 

    Explore a vast selection of classic and modern games curated by The Dealt Hand, from quick and casual favorites to deep strategy games that will challenge your mind. Whether you're a seasoned gamer or a curious beginner, there’s something for everyone.

    Sip on a drink from the bar, grab a bite to eat, and dive into a night of socializing and game play. Meet new friends, team up for a cooperative adventure, or go head-to-head in a battle of wits. With plenty of games to choose from, you can hop from table to table, trying out new experiences all night long.

    This is the perfect opportunity to unwind, reconnect with friends, and discover new games in a relaxed and lively setting. Don’t miss this chance to level up your night out at the Science Center!

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