homeschool iowa capitol day choose your own afternoon adventure
HOMESCHOOL IOWA CAPITOL DAY CHOOSE YOUR OWN AFTERNOON ADVENTURE Select from these exciting afternoon adventure opportunities to round out your day after spending the morning at our 2016 Homeschool Iowa Capitol Day event! Activities are listed in no particular order.
DES MOINES ART CENTER 4700 Grand Ave, Des Moines http://www.desmoinesartcenter.org/ Admission: Free, but we can possibly arrange for scheduled guided tours at a discounted rate, if there is enough interest. Hours: Closes at 9:00pm The Art Center offers displays of paintings, sculpture, and other art objects by historic and contemporary artists.
STATE HISTORICAL MUSEUM OF IOWA 600 E Locust St, Des Moines http://www.iowahistory.org/museum/ Admission: Free Hours: Closes at 4:30pm Exhibits tell the stories of Iowa’s growth and development through displays of a rich collection of historic artifacts and documents.
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7105 NW 70 Ave, Johnston http://www.iowanationalguard.com/History/Museum/Pages/home.aspx Admission: Free Hours: Closes at 4:30pm Exhibits are designed to illustrate the story of Iowa’s military past from statehood to the present, honoring the heroic service of all Iowa veterans.
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7401 SW 9 St, Des Moines http://www.blankparkzoo.com/ Admission: With $2-off discount coupons distributed to registered Homeschool Iowa Capitol Day attendees, rates are: Children 0-2 free, 3-12 $6, Adults $11 Hours: Closes at 4:00pm The zoo offers opportunities to view a variety of animals, including lions, tigers, snow leopards, rhinos, giraffe, gibbons, ostriches, penguins, sea lions, otters, bald eagles, flamingos, and more.
GREATER DES MOINES BOTANICAL GARDENS 90 Robert D. Ray Dr., Des Moines http://www.dmbotanicalgarden.com/ Admission: With Homeschool Iowa Capitol Day proof of attendance sheet, save $1/person; rates are: Children 0-3 free, 4-17 $5, Adults $7 Hours: Closes at 5:00pm No matter the weather, The Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden provides ways of exploring, explaining and celebrating the world of plants.
SCIENCE CENTER OF IOWA 401 W Martin Luther King Jr. Pkwy, Des Moines http://www.sciowa.org/ Admission: With Homeschool Iowa Capitol Day proof of attendance sheet, receive these discounted rates: Children 0-1 free, 2-12 $6 each, Adults 13+ $9 Hours: Closes at 5:00pm Hands-on exhibits, special-format theaters, and unique programming engage and inspire visitors by bringing learning to life.
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7105 NW 70 Ave, Johnston http://www.lhf.org/en/teachers/enrichment_programs/ Admission: Families attending Homeschool Iowa Capitol Day in the morning can schedule their own enrichment programs in the afternoon, most with student admission rate of $9 (the Schoolhouse Program has a $6/student admission rate). Hours: Closes at 4:00pm Enrichment programs are “hands-on, hands-in” programs designed to give students a unique learning experience about the history of farming and rural life in Iowa. All programs are 3 hours in length (except the Schoolhouse Program) and allow up to 3 adults admitted free of charge, for homeschool groups up to 20 students. Reservations must be made three weeks in advance.
DES MOINES ART CENTER 4700 Grand Ave, Des Moines http://www.desmoinesartcenter.org/ Admission: Free, but we can possibly arrange for scheduled guided tours at a discounted rate, if there is enough interest. Hours: Closes at 9:00pm The Art Center offers displays of paintings, sculpture, and other art objects by historic and contemporary artists.
STATE HISTORICAL MUSEUM OF IOWA 600 E Locust St, Des Moines http://www.iowahistory.org/museum/ Admission: Free Hours: Closes at 4:30pm Exhibits tell the stories of Iowa’s growth and development through displays of a rich collection of historic artifacts and documents.
IOWA GOLD STAR MUSEUM th
7105 NW 70 Ave, Johnston http://www.iowanationalguard.com/History/Museum/Pages/home.aspx Admission: Free Hours: Closes at 4:30pm Exhibits are designed to illustrate the story of Iowa’s military past from statehood to the present, honoring the heroic service of all Iowa veterans.
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7401 SW 9 St, Des Moines http://www.blankparkzoo.com/ Admission: With $2-off discount coupons distributed to registered Homeschool Iowa Capitol Day attendees, rates are: Children 0-2 free, 3-12 $6, Adults $11 Hours: Closes at 4:00pm The zoo offers opportunities to view a variety of animals, including lions, tigers, snow leopards, rhinos, giraffe, gibbons, ostriches, penguins, sea lions, otters, bald eagles, flamingos, and more.
GREATER DES MOINES BOTANICAL GARDENS 90 Robert D. Ray Dr., Des Moines http://www.dmbotanicalgarden.com/ Admission: With Homeschool Iowa Capitol Day proof of attendance sheet, save $1/person; rates are: Children 0-3 free, 4-17 $5, Adults $7 Hours: Closes at 5:00pm No matter the weather, The Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden provides ways of exploring, explaining and celebrating the world of plants.
SCIENCE CENTER OF IOWA 401 W Martin Luther King Jr. Pkwy, Des Moines http://www.sciowa.org/ Admission: With Homeschool Iowa Capitol Day proof of attendance sheet, receive these discounted rates: Children 0-1 free, 2-12 $6 each, Adults 13+ $9 Hours: Closes at 5:00pm Hands-on exhibits, special-format theaters, and unique programming engage and inspire visitors by bringing learning to life.
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7105 NW 70 Ave, Johnston http://www.lhf.org/en/teachers/enrichment_programs/ Admission: Families attending Homeschool Iowa Capitol Day in the morning can schedule their own enrichment programs in the afternoon, most with student admission rate of $9 (the Schoolhouse Program has a $6/student admission rate). Hours: Closes at 4:00pm Enrichment programs are “hands-on, hands-in” programs designed to give students a unique learning experience about the history of farming and rural life in Iowa. All programs are 3 hours in length (except the Schoolhouse Program) and allow up to 3 adults admitted free of charge, for homeschool groups up to 20 students. Reservations must be made three weeks in advance.
