Do you love the color green? Do you love wearing disguises? How about both?! Join us on Tuesday, December 26th, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for our "Disguised in Green" Dress-Up Day! Why green and disguises? On "Grow a Good Citizen Day', kids cast their vote for the candidate (and event) that they…
Members of The Iowa Children’s Museum are invited to come play when The ICM is ONLY open to members! Member Hour is 9-10 a.m. every Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Come play early and enjoy a less busy environment! Learn more about membership here.
The Iowa Children's Museum will close at 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 31st. Come play with us again another day!
Let’s ring in the new year ALL DAY LONG! Join us on Sunday, December 31st as we celebrate 2024 arriving across the world with hourly countdowns. Countdowns will take place at 11 AM, 12 PM, 1 PM, 2 PM, 3 PM, and shortly before 4 PM. No need to stop the play or gather in…
Inspired by Jon Klassen’s heartwarming tale, “We Found a Hat,” this art-focused family workshop at The Iowa Children’s Museum invites you and your little ones to play together as you make fancy hats and sock puppets that weave a storytelling adventure. Dive into the magical world of our turtle friends, Pete and Norm, as their charming…
Take an interstellar journey with The Iowa Children’s Museum during this cosmic family workshop! Inspired by the groundbreaking James Webb Telescope and the intrepid Perseverance Rover, this hands-on experience invites families to delve into the marvels of space exploration. The James Webb Telescope allows us to see how stars are formed and explore some of…
In this program, children will learn and play in our one-of-a-kind space while building skills that prepare them for formal learning settings. We offer sensory and art-based activities to help develop your little one’s fine motor skills and confidence. We also use Kindergarten School Readiness checklists and hands-on learning to help your child build skills like sharing,…
The Iowa Children's Museum is closed on Mondays. Come play again soon!
Join us on the last Friday of each month for free museum admission and a special STEM activity, sponsored by Collins Aerospace!
Super Hero Night is now Sensory Friendly Night! While the name has changed, the details of the event remain the same. We hope you'll join us! Join us on the last Sunday of each month for Sensory Friendly Night! This event is designed for families with members who experience sensory sensitivities, are on the autism…
