Hours and Admission

Hours

The Science Center is open from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Wednesday, 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.

We offer a $5 individual admission fee to individuals and families utilizing SNAP, WIC, or Medicaid programs as part of our participation in Museums for All. This rate is offered for all individuals in the household per EBT card. To access this benefit, please present your EBT or qualifying program membership card, along with your photo ID, at our front desk when purchasing tickets. This offer is valid for in-person ticket purchase only.

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

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