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.
Join us every Friday at 10 a.m. on Facebook and Instagram live for a virtual Kinder Sing-Along! We'll sing interactive songs that get littles moving, dancing, and having fun! This free virtual event is made possible thanks to support from GreenState Credit Union. Thank you!
We’re bringing STEM Family Free Night to you virtually! Join us on Instagram and Facebook live at 6pm to learn about a new STEM concept each month! Download activities, watch videos, and learn more here: https://theicm.kinsta.cloud/virtualstem/ Thank you to our generous lead sponsor Collins Aerospace. Thanks also to our supporting sponsor, Alliant Energy Foundation. “STEM…
We are closed on Sunday, April 4th. Come play again soon!
The University of Iowa Association of Nursing Students will once again be presenting Dare to Care Day at The Iowa Children’s Museum! Join us to learn about sun safety, vital signs, nutrition, and exercise! This event is included with paid admission to The ICM.
Join us for virtual adventures, activities, and play in the FunLAB! During these online events, our museum educators hop on a virtual meeting with you to imagine, create, discover and explore. For our Kitchen Chemistry FunLAB, you can join ICM educators as we walk you through a few experiments you can do in your home…
