The Science Arcade consists of 27 exhibits from the center's permanent collection. 5 p.m. Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. The exhibit explores the influence of Japanese anime on pop culture and art. The exhibit is surprisingly three-dimensional and is so much more than stills from animated series. Weekend hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday.
Admission is free.
Des Moines is a big place, and there's lots to do. This story appeared in The Gazette on Saturday, March 10, 2001.