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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Super Science Day

Man on the Moon
Explore what it takes to survive in space. Make a planisphere...More
Science Demos

Winter Schedule
Demonstrations on Saturdays get you even more involved in the action, and show you how exciting science can be...More
Education

Traveling Trunks
Trunks are packed with a variety of learning tools on various topics. To learn more download the Science Outreach Guide.
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From Scraps and Feed Sacks to Quilts
"Use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without"
This saying was a ... Learn More
Faces & Facades: Photographs of Historical Places by EXPO Students
Photographs taken by 13 students enrolled in a May term class at EXPO High Schoo ... Learn More
Watson, Can You Hear Me Now?
A look at the evolutionary history of communication based on the Grout Museum Di ... Learn More
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Girl Scout Badge Day: "Let's Get Cooking!"
Will you be cooking for your valentine this Valentine's Day? Need some help lea ... Learn More
Saturday Movie Series: Flags of Our Fathers
Listen to the story of six soldiers who were instantly immortalized when they we ... Learn More
AStronomy 101: Tips on Stargazing
Join the Black Hawk Astronomy Club for an exciting celestial journey on the firs ... Learn More
Home School Workshop: "Storm Chasers"
Learn the science of weather through exciting experiments and hands-on activitie ... Learn More
Girl Scout Badge Day: "Weather Watch"
Weather affects our lives everyday. Learn to predict and plan ahead with this ba ... Learn More
Saturday Movie Series: Tuskegee Airmen
During World War II, the 332nd Air Force squadron was honored for keeping casual ... Learn More
Exit Saigon, Enter Little Saigon
Imagine living amidst decades of devastating war. Do you stay and face your fate ... Learn More
Home School Workshop: "Pressed Flowers"
Pressing flowers became a popular hobby among women during the Victorian era. St ... Learn More
Girl Scout Overnight: "Art in 3-D"
Spend time with your friends and create some great art including origami, potter ... Learn More
Valentine Brunch
Valentine brunch by RRHM Society. Bring your sweetheart and family and join us a ... Learn More
Our History Unplugged
John Froelich, American inventor of the first gasoline-powered farm tractor. Tim ... Learn More
Super Science Day: "National Engineering Day - Battle of the Electrical Giants"
Join us at the Imaginarium in celebration of 'National Engineering Week' 2010! E ... Learn More
Super Science Day: "Weather Lab"
Be part of the 'Weather Lab' at the Imaginarium. Make a pet tornado, explore the ... Learn More
Super Science Day: "Primate Party"
Join the party and learn about the great apes! Explore primate senses and make a ... Learn More
Spring Break Dollar Days
To celebrate the 100th birthday of pioneer radio broadcaster R.J. McElroy,
t ... 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!
Tour GroupsIdeas, information and more for group travel planners or anyone planning a large-group tour!
EducatorsField trip info, outreach programs, Camp Silos, excursions and more for teachers and students!
Returning MembersFind best-kept secrets, members-only benefits and more reasons to recharge those brain cells!