You’re invited to celebrate Dasia Taylor’s 20th birthday at The Iowa Children’s Museum with free museum admission from 3 to 7 p.m. and special activities exploring science, technology, engineering, art, and math! Activities include a drone demonstration where children can learn about flight firsthand as they pilot a drone through an enclosure. Guests can also…
Come play in the park with The Iowa Children's Museum! Our educators and PLAYologists will be in Coralville Central Park on Monday mornings throughout the summer. Enjoy some free outdoor activities as we learn through play. Dates: 6/12, 6/19, 6/26, 7/10, 7/17, 7/24, 7/31, and 8/7 from 9:30 – 11 a.m. Join the Facebook Event…
When school is out, it’s time to play! Our camps are designed to nurture a love of learning through interactive activities led by skilled museum educators. Registration is required. Visit theicm.kinsta.cloud/camps to sign up. Kindergarten Countdown August 7-10, 2023 | 9:00 AM – Noon | 4 & 5 year olds | $175 Let’s take…
The Iowa Children's Museum will be closed Monday, August 28th through Friday, September 1st, for routine cleaning and maintenance. We apologize for any inconvenience and hope you'll come play again soon!
State Treasurer Roby Smith and College Savings Iowa are partnering with The Iowa Children’s Museum to celebrate College Savings Month. While you play in our exhibits, you can also register for the $10,000 College Savings Month Giveaway, ask 529-related questions to Plan experts, and receive free grab items. Recognized annually in September, College Savings Month…
Calling all papas, mimaws, and nonnos! To celebrate National Grandparents Day, The Iowa Children’s Museum is offering $1 admission to all grandparents with the purchase of a child admission. This special day is made possible thanks to our friends at United Iowa Financial. The ICM also honors grandparents throughout the year with a special membership…
Move it! Dig it! Do it! is back for another year of free, fun-filled activities focused on big equipment that MOVES. Join us on Sunday, October 1st for an up-close look at construction vehicles, farming equipment, and emergency vehicles. Check out these vehicles of all shapes and sizes, and make pit stops for games and activities.…
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…
