Join the Iowa Children's Museum on October 14, 2023 from 10 am to 4 pm as we shine a light on solar energy and provide interactive activities that will have your child beaming with excitement! This is the final event in our “Power of Nature” series, presented by the Alliant Energy Foundation. Activities: Learn what…
Join us for a special Halloween-themed Sensory Friendly Night! As part of our HalloWEEKEND activities, this free event offers sensory-friendly activities in a calmer environment and opportunities to collect treats in our museum exhibits. Costumes are encouraged (but not required!) as you look for our “treat stations” throughout the museum. In line with the Teal…
Join us for a weekend of not-too-scary Halloween activities that kids of all ages will enjoy! Bats, spiders, pumpkins, and more will take over our exhibits during the spooky season and families can check out special Halloween activities on October 28th, 29th, and 31st (closed Monday). Pirate Pete's Trick-or-Treasure Takeover: Our mascot, Pete, is wearing his pirate…
Don’t toss your Jack-O-Lanterns in the garbage—let us toss them from up high instead! This free outdoor event gives your carved creations one last hurrah for the Halloween season, sponsored by Urban Acres Real Estate's agents (Sean McIntyre, Whitney and Ben Russell, Tundi Brady, Cathy Pugh, and Nicki Thompson). We will be throwing the pumpkins…
Join us for a Teddy Bear Clinic activity facilitated by the University of Iowa Child Life Student Association! Bring your favorite doll or stuffed animal to walk through the experiences before, during, and after having surgery. Activities include a story, learning about surgical instruments, and placing dressings on your doll or stuffed animal. All activities…
Join us on Election Day (Tuesday, November 7th) for Grow a Good Citizen Day! 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 our next celebration day theme (don't forget to grab your voter button once you cast your vote)…
Join us on Sunday, November 12, 2023 at 10 a.m. for a special dance class with Tippi Toes Dance! This 30 min. dance class is designed for children 18 months to 6 years of age, but all are welcome! Music, movement, balance, and the basic dance steps are introduced in a fun, friendly, and positive…
Tech Trek introduces your child to the world of technology through interactive projects and imaginative play. Our program is specifically designed for elementary-aged learners to build 21st Century skills like collaboration, communication, and creativity. We combine hands-on technologies and unplugged activities for a fun introduction to tech concepts. During Tech Trek, your child will have the…
As we launch the newly completed renovations in Take Flight, museum members are invited to join us for an extra special member hour! Get early access to special aviation activities, enjoy some in-flight snacks (breakfast treats in the party room) and a “wing”-along sing-along. Be sure to check out all of the Up, Up, and…
Join us on Saturday, November 18th or Sunday, November 19th for a celebration of aviation in our renovated Take Flight exhibit! Thanks to support from Collins Aerospace, this beloved exhibit has been transformed to include new flight simulators, a career corner, a “flight city” play space for little ones, and many other interactive activities that…
