Let's learn about ways to keep our bodies healthy! Join the UI Student Nursing Association and Child Life Student Association for Dare to Care Day and a Teddy Bear Clinic on Saturday, April 15th from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Kids will learn how handwashing removes germs, listen to their vital signs, check out personal…
Join The Iowa Children's Museum for a prehistoric adventure! The ICM team is excited to offer hands-on dinosaur activities for your little ones before the FilmScene showing of the beloved classic movie, The Land Before Time. This is part of the Picture Show Family and Children's Series, where films are FREE for children and $5…
Nature is powerful! Join us on Sunday, April 23rd as we learn about wind and the ways we can harness it. Activities will include a wind tunnel station and a wind-powered car activity. Activities are available from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and are included with museum admission (free for members!) This event is part…
Every child is unique. Each grows and learns in their own way. And without exception, all children love to play. Children with special health or sensory needs are no different! Admission is free for families during Super Hero Nights thanks to our friends at GreenState Credit Union. Enjoy a quieter and more welcoming environment throughout…
Join us on Saturday, May 13th at 2 p.m. for a spring-themed Kinder Sing-Along! We will celebrate the season with songs about flowers, rain, and other childhood favorites. Kinder Sing-Alongs are included with museum admission. Free for members!
In this program, children will learn and play in our one-of-a-kind space while building skills that prepare them for formal learning settings. We offer sensory and art-based activities to help develop your little one’s fine motor skills and confidence. We also use Kindergarten School Readiness checklists and hands-on learning to help your child build skills like sharing,…
In this 90-minute workshop, kids will bring a sock puppet to life with the help of Brant Bollman from the Uplifting Puppet Co. We will have a variety of materials to choose from, including hand-dyed tube socks, ping pong ball eyes, buttons, beads, yarn, and more. Kids will not only build their own sock puppet,…
Please join us on Thursday, June 1st for the 2023 Iowa Children’s Open! Beyond having fun on the links, you will help us raise essential funds to further The Iowa Children’s Museum’s mission and fuel our many community programs. Click here to learn more or register now for the scramble. View event photos from last year here.…
Come play in the park with The Iowa Children's Museum! Our educators and PLAYologists will be in Cedar Rapids parks on select Thursday afternoons this summer. Dates: 6/22 in Jacolyn Park, 8/3 in Cleveland Park from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Join the Facebook event Enjoy some free outdoor activities as we learn through play! Find more ICM2Go events…
Join us on Friday, June 23rd, for the second event in our "Power of Nature" series, presented by the Alliant Energy Foundation. This time around, we'll inspire children and ignite their passion for renewable energy while showcasing the exciting career opportunities available in this field. Guests can check out educational activities, special giveaways, an interactive…
