Imaginarium Hours
Tue-Sat 9am to 5pm

Imaginarium Phone
319-233-8708

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Among other benefits, members of the Grout Museum District receive unlimited admission to all four museums. You can come back as often as you want and explore as long as you like.

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See what's happening the day you visit, or plan a visit around an event, exhibit or class that interests you.

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Science Demonstrations

Are snakes slimy? Why are they constantly sticking out their tongues? Find out, and pet a real snake at the Bluedorn Imaginarium's Science Demonstrations.
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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
Spring Break Dollar Days
To celebrate the 100th birthday of pioneer radio broadcaster R.J. McElroy,
t ... Learn More
Spring Break Get Away
Monday: Wrestling Museum
Tuesday: Imaginarium
Wednesday: Waterloo Cent ... Learn More
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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
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
Spring Break Get Away
Monday: Wrestling Museum
Tuesday: Imaginarium
Wednesday: Waterloo Cent ... Learn More
Native American Storyteller: Lloyd Arneach
Enjoy special planetarium shows, try Native American arts, crafts and games and ... Learn More
Weekly Wonders: Victorian Parlor Games
What kinds of games did Victorian children play? Play games and do activities th ... Learn More
Saturday Movie Series: Windtalkers
During WWII a Navajo language was used for encoding top-secret messages, which p ... Learn More
Columbus Catholic Presentation
In March, thirty one Columbus Catholic High School seniors will have the opportu ... Learn More
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Plan A Visit
Visitors Tips, tools and lots of fun ways to make the most of your Grout Museum District Visit!
Tour Groups Ideas, information and more for group travel planners or anyone planning a large-group tour!
Educators Field trip info, outreach programs, Camp Silos, excursions and more for teachers and students!
Returning Members Find best-kept secrets, members-only benefits and more reasons to recharge those brain cells!

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