Make a spider pizza, bowl with a pumpkin, and weave your way through a spooky labyrinth when you come play between Tuesday, October 27th and Sunday, November 1st! Our usual Halloween celebration isn't possible this year, so we're bringing you a full WEEK of creepy-crawly, spooky, silly fun! Costumes are encouraged all week!* While supplies last,…
Don’t toss your Jack-O-Lanterns in the garbage—let us toss them from up high instead! Drop off your pumpkins at The Iowa Children’s Museum for a VIRTUAL Jack Splat! HOW THE VIRTUAL EVENT WORKS: Drop off your pumpkins on Saturday, October 31st or Sunday, November 1st at the front desk of The Iowa Children's Museum during…
ADMISSION LIMITED to the first 200 guests to maintain reduced capacity limits. Advanced tickets are NOT available for this event. See below for more information. Giving all children opportunities to play, regardless of their background or ability to pay, is critical to our mission. We are thrilled to take this first step toward once again…
Move it! Dig it! Do it! is back for another year of educational, fun-filled activities focused on big equipment that MOVES. This free event gives kids and families an up-close look at construction vehicles, farming equipment, and emergency vehicles. Check out these vehicles of all shapes and sizes, and make pit stops for games and…
Join us on Election Day (Tuesday, November 8th) for our first-ever Grow a Good Citizen event! In partnership with the University of Iowa's Event Management class, we will host non-partisan activities that introduce children to the role citizens play in a democracy. Event activities include a just-for-kids election to pick your favorite museum character, a…
Discover what it means to be an engineer! In honor of National Engineers Week, we will explore engineering concepts and career paths. Children will have opportunities to meet engineers from our community, complete STEM-related activities, and imagine a future where they are solving real-world engineering problems. Activities: Daily activities to highlight various fields of engineering, including…
State Treasurer Roby Smith and College Savings Iowa are partnering with The Iowa Children’s Museum to celebrate College Savings Month. While you play in our exhibits, you can also register for the $10,000 College Savings Month Giveaway, ask 529-related questions to Plan experts, and receive free grab items. Recognized annually in September, College Savings Month…
