Museum · Des Moines
Science Center of Iowa
Why Scout picked it
The Science Center of Iowa is a great indoor destination for families, offering interactive exhibits, a planetarium, and an IMAX cinema. Expect to spend 3-4 hours here, with costs around $15-30 per person for admission.
While you're nearby
- OutdoorsMacRae Park
Green space on a bluff with dramatic downtown views, tennis courts, a pond & a playground.
- OutdoorsGray's Lake Park
167-acre park featuring a 1.9-mi. lighted walking path around a lake with small boat rentals.
- Nightlife300 Craft & Rooftop
- Food & DrinkThe High Life Lounge
Offbeat homage to the Midwestern beer halls of the 1960s dishing up old-school comfort food.
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