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…
The Iowa Children's Museum will be closed Thursday, November 23rd. Come play again soon!
The Imaginacres exhibit will be closed on December 12th. Thank you for your patience and understanding while we improve this exhibit by installing new carpet!
Join us for a drop-in DIY gift-wrapping and card-making session with our friends from the Iowa City Press Co-op. Assorted gift wraps, gift bags, and blank cards will be available, or you can bring your own. There will be plenty of ink, one-of-a-kind stamps, and other art materials to make your wrapping and cards unforgettable.…
The Iowa Children's Museum will close at 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 24th. Come play with us again another day!
