Museum
Science Center of Iowa
- Hours
- Closed on Tuesdays All hours
- Admission
- Adults (13-64) $20, children (2-12) $15, seniors (65+) $15, under 2 free. $5 per person with SNAP, WIC or Medicaid (in person).
- Parking
- Covered parking ramp across the street from the main entrance at 4th and Market Street; pay through the QR code on the ramp signs.
Source: sciowa.org, checked October 1, 2026
Plan your visit
- Hours
Opening hours by day Monday Closed Tuesday Closed Wednesday 9 AM - 4 PM Thursday 9 AM - 4 PM Friday 9 AM - 4 PM Saturday 9 AM - 4 PM Sunday 9 AM - 4 PM Wednesday to Sunday 9 AM to 4 PM; closed Monday and Tuesday. Holiday hours are on the Science Center site.
- Admission
- Adults (13-64) $20, children (2-12) $15, seniors (65+) $15, under 2 free. $5 per person with SNAP, WIC or Medicaid (in person).
- Parking
- Covered parking ramp across the street from the main entrance at 4th and Market Street; pay through the QR code on the ramp signs.
- Address
401 W. Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway, Des Moines
Directions- Est. visit time
- 1h - 3hOur estimate for a museum, not a figure from Science Center of Iowa.
- Website
- Official site
About Science Center of Iowa
Science museum offering free admission
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Common questions about Science Center of Iowa.
What is Science Center of Iowa?
Science museum offering free admission
Where is Science Center of Iowa located?
Science Center of Iowa is at 401 W. Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway, Des Moines.
Is Science Center of Iowa free?
No. Adults (13-64) $20, children (2-12) $15, seniors (65+) $15, under 2 free. $5 per person with SNAP, WIC or Medicaid (in person). Source: sciowa.org, checked October 1, 2026.
What are Science Center of Iowa's hours?
Monday Closed, Tuesday Closed, Wednesday 9 AM - 4 PM, Thursday 9 AM - 4 PM, Friday 9 AM - 4 PM, Saturday 9 AM - 4 PM, Sunday 9 AM - 4 PM. Wednesday to Sunday 9 AM to 4 PM; closed Monday and Tuesday. Holiday hours are on the Science Center site. Source: sciowa.org, checked October 1, 2026.
Where do you park for Science Center of Iowa?
Covered parking ramp across the street from the main entrance at 4th and Market Street; pay through the QR code on the ramp signs. Source: sciowa.org, checked October 1, 2026.
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