A Trip To This Iowa City Isn’t Complete Without Visiting This Massive Science Museum

Ah, Des Moines. It's a world-class city with fantastic dining, nightlife, architecture, and so much more. Visiting Iowa's capital and largest city is an experience that no visit to the Hawkeye State is complete without, but even many locals don't know about all the great attractions hiding in the city. For instance, did you know there's a world-class science museum in Iowa, right within the Des Moines city limits? The Science Center of Iowa is a great attraction, with something for all ages. You'll find interactive demonstrations, massive dinosaurs, and even an exhibit dedicated to one of the world's most popular toys. It's easy to spend a whole day here - before heading off into Des Moines' nighttime scene to keep the party going well into the wee hours!

The Science Center of Iowa is a high-level science museum, located in the heart of the Hawkeye State.

It's varied and covers all areas of science, meaning there are lush natural areas...

As well as interactive areas covering physics that let kids get creative.

There are even a few exhibits that make for fantastic photo ops!

And, of course, it wouldn't be a science museum if there weren't plenty of dinosaurs to transport you 65 million years into the past.

You can see them in fossil form, or marvel at the stunning life-sized dioramas.

There's also a LEGO exhibit, bringing some of the world's most famous buildings to bricktastic life.

Have you visited the Science Center of Iowa in Des Moines? Let us know what you enjoyed at this massive science museum in Iowa in the comments section! You can find out all the information about tickets, hours, and the current exhibits at the Science Center of Iowa website, and the Facebook page of this massive science museum in Des Moines has all the details on upcoming events. While you're in the immediate vicinity, why not enjoy some brews and German food at Hessen Haus, Iowa's best beer hall? And you don't have to head home after - there's a one-bedroom vacation rental in the same area perfect for an extended stay.