Science Center Of Iowa
401 W Martin Luther King Junior Parkway, Des Moines, IA
500 Capacity
$250 to $1,400 / Meeting
Centrally located in Downtown Des Moines, the Science Center of Iowa & Blank IMAX Dome Theater is an unforgettable venue for parties, receptions, weddings, corporate events and more!
With six themed experience platforms, more than 150 interactive exhibits, and so much more to explore, we welcome the opportunity to discuss how the Science Center of Iowa and IMAX Dome Theater can be a part of your next outing or event. SCI is located in the heart of Downtown Des Moines, a short walk to bustling Court Avenue, a number of hotels and plenty of parking.
We offer:
Large halls with seating for up to 300 people
Tables and chairs for up to 400 people
After-hours facility buyouts
On-site event staff
Group admission for daytime rentals
Free Wi-Fi
Optional Add-Ons include:
Audio/visual support
Hosted parking
SCI Scavenger Hunt
Live science programs to impress your guests
Please contact SCI's event staff to schedule a tour of our facilities and to discuss your events individual needs.
We look forward to working with you!
*Please note that the IMAX Dome Theater is currently closed due to extensive storm damage which occurred in June of 2018. We do not have a reopen date decided at this time.
Event Pricing
Physiolab
2 - 25 people
$100 - $300
per event
Training Room
2 - 15 people
$150 - $400
per event
Board Room
2 - 20 people
$250 - $600
per event
Commons
2 - 100 people
$250 - $600
per event
Innovation Lab
2 - 25 people
$250 - $600
per event
John Deere Adventure Theater
2 - 175 people
$300 - $800
per event
Exhibit Platform: Small Discoveries
2 - 25 people
$400 per event
Exhibit Platform: What On Earth?
2 - 50 people
$400 per event
Principal Hall
2 - 400 people
$400 - $1,200
per event
Demonstration Garden (Terrace)
2 - 100 people
$500 per event
Exhibit Platform: Brick by Brick
2 - 150 people
$500 - $800
per event
Exhibit Platform: When Things Get Moving
2 - 250 people
$500 - $800
per event
Star Theater Planetarium
2 - 150 people
$500 - $2,000
per event
Food Chain Cafe
2 - 75 people
$600 per event
Exhibit Platform: Why The Sky?
2 - 150 people
$800 per event
Science Plaza
2 - 200 people
$1,000 per event
Upper Oculus
2 - 200 people
$1,000 per event
Founders Hall
2 - 400 people
$1,400 per event
Festival Plaza
2 - 500 people
$1,500 per event
Lower Level Rental
2 - 400 people
$2,500 per event
Upper Level Rental
2 - 200 people
$2,500 per event
Full Facility Buy-Out
2 - 500 people
$3,000 per event
Availability (Last updated 8/24)
Event Spaces
Exhibit Hall
Exhibit Hall
Exhibit Hall
Exhibit Hall
Exhibit Hall
Recommendations
40th Wedding Anniversary
— An Eventective User
from Nashville, TN
From the very first call, we knew SCI was where we wanted our celebration. The sales office folks were awesome and helped us manage planning from 1200 miles away. The Hy-Vee catering people were equally wonderful to work with, including planning a menu thT was both gluten and dairy free. No taste or quality was sacrificed, either. SCI and Hy-Vee were a well-coordinated team, and that really topped off TM the incredible experience. Ask our kids...I pass out compliments ONLY when deserved. Otherwise, I would have simply said something trite like, "We had a wonderful time."
Additional Info
Neighborhood
Venue Types
Amenities
- ADA/ACA Accessible
- Full Bar/Lounge
- On-Site Catering Service
- Outdoor Function Area
- Wireless Internet/Wi-Fi
Features
- Max Number of People for an Event: 500
- Number of Event/Function Spaces: 20
- Special Features: The mission of the Science Center of Iowa is to be the highest quality resource inspiring scientific exploration through interactive education, exhibits and programs.