Summer Late Nights
Enjoy everything the museum has to offer until 8:00 PM on Thursdays during June & July. Check out our events pages to see special activities line-ups for those evenings.
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Admission
All tickets are 2-day passes
General Admission
- Adult $25.95
- Youth (Ages 3-17) $19.95
- Senior (Ages 65+) $23.95
Admission + Film
- Adult $30.90
- Youth (Ages 3-17) $24.90
- Senior (Ages 65+) $28.90
Featured
Attractions
Ice Dinosaurs: The Lost World of the Alaskan Artic
Get ready for a field trip of epic proportions! Embark with our team on a trek through the lost world of the Alaskan Arctic in the new traveling exhibition, ICE DINOSAURS: The Lost World of the Alaskan Arctic.
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Mississippi River Center Renovation
Big changes are happening! Our team is busy transforming current exhibits and building five new habitats. We are excited to be welcoming the Eastern Massasauga Rattlesnake, Hellbenders, Black-Crowned Night Heron, and many more new species! Learn more about our progress here, see what is open, and what is still being transformed.
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Featured Animal
Brook Trout
Of the three trout species found in Iowa, only the Brook Trout is native to the state. They’re not technically trout at all! Brook Trout are actually Char, closely related to Lake…
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Featured Collection
Crinoid Fossil
Crinoids, often referred to as sea lilies due to their flower-like appearance, are echinoderms related to starfish and sea urchins. Their ancient remains can be found in…
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