IOWA SPACE SCIENCE CENTER

IOWA CITY, IA

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The Iowa Space Science Center in Iowa City, IA is a public-access facility and museum dedicated to the exploration and education of space science. The Center houses a range of permanent and special exhibits, interactive technologies and activities, and educational programs that are designed to engage and inspire learners of all ages. Permanent collections include a scale model of the solar system, an interactive digital planetarium, a 3D theater, a robotic arm challenge, a lunar sample display, and an exhibit showcasing the history of the space program. Special exhibits have included a simulated mission to Mars, a virtual reality experience, and a virtual reality tour of the International Space Station.

The Iowa Space Science Center also hosts a variety of educational programs, such as workshops, lectures, and field trips. The Center’s planetarium programs provide students and the public with an immersive exploration of the night sky, astronomy, and space science. Additionally, the Center offers a variety of outreach programs to local schools and organizations, such as classroom visits, interactive planetarium shows, and specialized space science workshops.

The Iowa Space Science Center is a great learning opportunity for those interested in space science and provides a unique space exploration experience to the Iowa City community. Visitors can explore the exhibits, take part in interactive activities, and learn about the science and technology of space exploration.

IOWA SPACE SCIENCE CENTER is a Natural History & Natural Science Museum in IOWA CITY IA. US MID #8401900256

The museum is classed as NAT (Natural History & Natural Science Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Midwest (Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Wisconsin).

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Contact IOWA SPACE SCIENCE CENTER

IOWA SPACE SCIENCE CENTER
1440 TEG DRIVE
IOWA CITY
IA
52246-4742

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IOWA SPACE SCIENCE CENTER Information

MID # 8401900256
Name IOWA SPACE SCIENCE CENTER
Alternate Name
Classification Natural History & Natural Science Museums, , Midwest
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 272170289
NTEECC A56
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201112
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 41.644058, -91.567516
CODES FIPS State Code: 19
FIPS County Code: 103
US Census Tract: 000500
US Census Block: 4006