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Schools and Groups

Youth Group Visits

(Year-Round)

The Science Center of Iowa offers reduced rates for organizations that serve school age children (2-18 years old), including day cares, kid's clubs and student groups. 

General Youth Groups:
(Non-school affiliated groups. i.e. Scouts, Church Youth Groups, Day Hab Programs)

  • Visit times are during regular operating hours.

Summer and School Break Youth Groups:

  • Summer Youth Groups visit times are Tuesdays-Fridays from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., June through August.
  • School Break Youth Groups visit times are during SCI’s weekday open hours from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Schedule a Youth Group Visit

School Group Visits

(September-May)

The Science Center of Iowa is a partner of formal education in the Des Moines metro and across the state, offering special pricing for school field trips. With a variety of programs inside our facility and beyond, there are year-round opportunities for you to bring learning to life with your students.

School Visit Information

Gather a group (any age) and save!

From corporate groups to family outings and scouts to seniors, SCI offers a variety of options for groups to visit SCI at reduced rates. 

  • Groups of 10 or more visitors qualify for large group pricing of $15 per person and may be purchased on the day of your visit.
  • If you are interested in purchasing a large quantity of general admission tickets for your group or organization, please contact the SCI Sales Office at sales@sciowa.org.

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Questions?
Contact the SCI Sales Office at sales@sciowa.org.