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 things like hand washing, sun safety, vital signs, first aid, and exercise! There will be activities throughout the museum exhibits. This event is included with paid admission to…
Let’s get together and prepare May Day Treats! Join The ICM’s own Kelly Moore to learn new cookie decorating techniques. Children will use their creativity to design and decorate one dozen (12) cookies to take home. Share your goodies on May 1st—or keep them for yourselves! This is not a drop-off event. All children must…
In the not too distant future, at The Iowa Children's Museum (which is not far, far away), we will be hosting an out-of-this-galaxy STEM celebration on May the Fourth, 2019, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. IMAGINE yourself as a Jedi! CREATE experiments that test the forces of flight. DISCOVER what it would be like…
The Latino Employee Network (LEN) of Collins Aerospace is hosting a family science event on Saturday, May 4, 2019, from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM at The Iowa Children's Museum. All families with K-12 children are welcome to participate! This event is FREE and open to the public. **Please pre-register by contacting the Latino Employee…
Grab some friends to celebrate Cinco de Mayo grown-up style by decorating fiesta-inspired cookies and sipping on margaritas at The Iowa Children’s Museum. After learning a few cookie decorating techniques from Heather, owner of Pink Umbrella Bakery, you’ll be free to get creative with your cookies! When: Sunday, May 5, 2019, 6:30 p.m. to…
Celebrate an early Mother’s Day with Hydrangea Bloom and The Mansion! In this workshop, you’ll create your own gorgeous small floral arrangement with Allison from Hydrangea Bloom and display it in a beautiful vase provided by The Mansion. Drinks, appetizers, desserts, and a special prize or two are also included. When: Thursday, May 9,…
Come play on Mother's Day! Moms get in free to The Iowa Children's Museum on Mother's Day (Sunday, May 12, 2019). The ICM is open from 11 AM to 6 PM.
The ICM will be open on Monday, May 27, 2019, from 10 AM to 6 PM.
Mark your calendars and help us make this the best year yet for the Iowa Children’s Open on May 30 & May 31, 2019! Benefiting University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital and The Iowa Children’s Museum, the Iowa Children’s Open committee is proud to announce that the 2018 Open raised $124,644! This is a…
The wait is almost over! The Iowa Children's Museum has been working hard on renovating the CityWorks Children's Hospital exhibit thanks to the support of University of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital. On June 1, 2019, come play in the new and improved exhibit! Stay tuned for news and updates about special activities.
