Imaginarium Hours
Tue-Sat 9am to 5pm

Imaginarium Phone
319-233-8708

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The Bluedorn Science Imaginarium

This hands-on science center makes learning scientific principles fun through interactive exhibits and formal demonstrations. Exhibits focus on light and electricity, momentum, liquids, gases and sound.

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Now-September 8
Brain Teasers 2 presents a wide array of challenges - from mathematical conundrums to mind-boggling block puzzles - for individuals of all ages. .....More
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Summer Explorer Ticket
The S.E.T program will allow a child age 4-13 and one adult free admission to all of the museums in the District all summer. Cost is $30....More
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June-August
Weekly Wonders will be taking place every Tuesday-Saturday June 4-August 2. Check our calendar here to find out more about each Weekly Wonder!
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Honor Your Veteran
Bring the family to the Sullivan Brothers Iowa Veterans Musuem and watch your ve ... Learn More
It's Not Your Granparent's Farm, Or is it?
When most people think of the Iowa farm, they immediately picture corn, beans, ... Learn More
Come Wind and High Water
On Sunday May 25, 2008 at 4:46 PM CDT, the National Weather Service in Des Moine ... Learn More
Brain Teasers 2 Exhibit
Brain Teasers 2 presents a wide array of challenges - from mathematical conundru ... Learn More
Weekly Wonders: Once Upon a Time: Victoria Children Authors
Lose yourself in the pages of a story. Make your own Peter Rabbit and thaumatrop ... Learn More
The Test: The Tuskegee Project
"THE TEST" is a traveling exhibit created by Jerry Taliaferro Photography. It re ... Learn More
Summer Explorer Ticket Program
The S.E.T. card will allow each child (ages 4-13) and one adult free admission t ... Learn More
Accessorizing Splendor: Victorian Accessories for Men and Women
Tour the RRHM and view beautiful Victorian Accessories from the Museum's collect ... Learn More
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Summer Day Camp: Science of Zoom!
Spend the day exploring the science behind racing with hands on activities relat ... Learn More
Rocket Camp 2013
Get ready for some high-flying summer fun at the Imaginarium's Rocket Camp 2013! ... Learn More
Strolling with the Spirits 2013
Official date, registration deadline, times and other details TBA. Learn More
Summer Day Camp: Boot Camp
Come to the Sullivan Brothers Iowa Veterans Museum for a Summer Boot Camp! Tou ... Learn More
Weekly Wonders: Life on the Farm
Enjoy hands on activities throughout the week related to agriculture and explore ... Learn More
Summer Day Camp: Seeing Stars
Come join the Grout Museum District as we blast through the stars. Learn the wor ... Learn More
Weekly Wonders: Head Scratchers
Try out a number of puzzles designed to develop your problem solving skills. Cha ... Learn More
Weekly Wonders: Victorian Entertainment
Ever wondered what Victorian children did for fun, without TVs or even radios? D ... Learn More
Star Party
The Moon will be in the western sky above Venus and Regulus in the constellation ... Learn More
Weekly Wonders: Floods and Tornadoes
Explore activities that demonstrate floods, tornadoes, and the weather associate ... Learn More
Weekly Wonders: Pioneer Days
Learn what it was like to grow up during the 1800s as a pioneer, sample some foo ... Learn More
Star Party
Venus, the Moon, and Saturn will be well placed for viewing in the early evening ... Learn More
Star Party September
The Moon will be high in the southern sky and well placed for viewing. Nearly ov ... Learn More
Game Jamboree
Visitors will sign up on the day of the event to compete in various board games ... Learn More
Weekly Wonders: Life on Mars?
If there was life on Mars, what might it have looked like? What exactly are we l ... Learn More
A Day at the Ballpark
?Explore a day at the ballpark in the Victorian Era. John Leipa will speak as a ... Learn More
Victorians, Electricity, and Zombies, Oh My!
Program information TBA. October 5 date is tentative.

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Weekly Wonders: Video Game Physics
How realistic are some of your favorite video games? Put your favorite video gam ... Learn More
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Plan A Visit
VisitorsTips, tools and lots of fun ways to make the most of your Grout Museum District Visit!
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