Virtual Workshop: Character Draw-Along
OnlineDraw 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.
Virtual Workshop: Valentine Boxes
OnlineRoses 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…
Play & Learn with the African American Museum of Iowa
Iowa Children's Museum 1451 Coral Ridge Ave., Coralville, IA, United StatesWhat: 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…
Play & Learn with the African American Museum of Iowa
Iowa Children's Museum 1451 Coral Ridge Ave., Coralville, IA, United StatesWhat: 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…
Virtual Workshop: At Home Engineering Winter Edition
OnlineJoin 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…
Home Sweet Home Gala
Iowa Children's Museum 1451 Coral Ridge Ave., Coralville, IA, United StatesWe'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…
Virtual Workshop: Take Flight!
OnlineIn 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
Open: Spring Break Hours
Iowa Children's Museum 1451 Coral Ridge Ave., Coralville, IA, United StatesWe 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.
Kinder Sing-Along (Virtual)
Iowa Children's Museum 1451 Coral Ridge Ave., Coralville, IA, United StatesJoin 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!