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Hours and Admission

SCI Hours

  • Monday
    CLOSED
  • Tuesday
    CLOSED
  • Wednesday
    9:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Thursday
    9:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Friday
    9:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Saturday
    9:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Sunday
    9:00 am - 4:00 pm

SCI Holiday Hours 2025

  • January 1, 2025 (New Years Day)
    OPEN 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • January 20 (MLK Jr Day)
    OPEN 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • March 12-23 (SPRING BREAK)
    OPEN 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • April 20 (Easter)
    OPEN 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • May 26 (Memorial Day)
    CLOSED
  • July 4 (Independence Day)
    OPEN 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • August 21-23
    CLOSED
  • September 1 (Labor Day)
    OPEN 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • November 26
    OPEN 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
  • November 27 (Thanksgiving)
    CLOSED
  • December 17-23
    OPEN 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • December 24 (Christmas Eve)
    OPEN 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
  • December 25 (Christmas)
    CLOSED
  • December 26-30
    OPEN 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • December 31 (Noon Year's Eve)
    OPEN 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
  • January 1, 2026 (New Years Day)
    OPEN 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Hours

The Science Center is open from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.  

School/Group Traffic

Note to SCI Visitors: During the spring and summer, SCI sees increased school/group attendance, which could impact your visit.  Schools/groups will be exploring the Science Center and will depart by 2:00 pm most days. 

Admission Prices

General admission tickets are $17 for adults and children ages 2-12; seniors ages 65 and over are $15; Children under 2 years and SCI members are free. We recommend reserving tickets in advance at www.sciowa.org/gettickets.

Get Tickets!

Note: All children 12 and under must be accompanied throughout their visit by an individual aged 16 or older.

SCI General Admission

Age Non-Members Members
Adults (13-69) $17 FREE
Children (2-12) $17 FREE
Senior (65+) $15 FREE

Note: For those receiving State or Federal assistance through SNAP Benefits, an EBT card, or Medicaid, please show the documentation/card to the staff at the admission desk when purchasing tickets for a reduced rate off each ticket.  

Group Pricing: SCI offers reduced rates and customized visit packages to groups of 10 or more. Learn more