Noon Year's Eve is going to look different this year, but it's going to be just as much fun! Join Jeff and our mascot, Pete, as they embark on a scavenger hunt around the museum. This will lead up to the big (virtual) balloon drop! Tune into our Facebook page to watch this Very Special…
Draw along with us as we explore different children’s book illustrators! In this zoom workshop, you will be guided through how to draw a character that you can customize and make in your own likeness! Materials needed: paper, pencil, eraser, colored pencils/markers, etc.
Roses are red, violets are blue, let’s repurpose those recyclables into Valentines too! We will give you the tips and tricks on how to transform items in your recycle bin into a work of art. Materials needed: small cardboard box (we used a mac and cheese box), scrap paper, magazine paper, masking tape, scissors, mod…
What: While all ICM exhibits will be open, this special Black History themed play session will be centered around traveling exhibits provided by the African-American Museum of Iowa Who: Recommended for families with kids ages 4-12. When: February 17 at 9:30am and 3:30pm Reserve your spaces today by clicking here! Learn more about AAMI through their Facebook or…
What: While all ICM exhibits will be open, this special Black History themed play session will be centered around traveling exhibits provided by the African-American Museum of Iowa Who: Recommended for families with kids ages 4-12. When: February 17 at 9:30am and 3:30pm Reserve your spaces today by clicking here! Learn more about AAMI through their Facebook or…
Join ICM educators virtually as we take you through a variety of engineering challenges you can do at home! Try your hand at some cool things from building with ice to engineering a snow scooper! Messes are expected with this virtual workshop. Materials needed: Ice cubes, salt, snow (if possible), rice (if no snow), recycled materials…
We've all been spending a lot of time in our homes these past many months, but as entertainers from Judy Garland to Vince Neil have reminded us over the years, home is where it's at! Who: The ICM and You! What: A celebration of play featuring a locally sourced meal from Rapid Creek Cidery, local wine/beer pairings, games…
In this virtual workshop we will take to the skies! ICM educators will teach you about the forces of flight and lead you in different flying experiments with paper airplanes. No pilot’s license is required to join this workshop! Materials needed: paper, paper airplane folding templates (found here), timer, measuring tape, paper clips, tape, a coin
We are increasing our hours for Spring Break week to ensure everyone has the chance to play! We will be open for 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM & 1:30 - 4:30 PM play sessions. Reserve your play time here.
