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Explore our exhibits

The Iowa Children’s Museum inspires every child to imagine, create, discover and explore through the Power of Play!

Upcoming Events

  • Member Hour

    Member Hour
    Iowa Children's Museum 1451 Coral Ridge Ave., Coralville, IA, United States

    Members of The Iowa Children’s Museum are invited to come play when The ICM is ONLY open to members! Member Hour is 9-10 a.m. every Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. […]

  • Discovery Day: Moon Explorers

    Discovery Days
    Iowa Children's Museum 1451 Coral Ridge Ave., Coralville, IA, United States

    We're taking this no-school day to the moon! Just after a rare total lunar eclipse (more details below!), kids and families are invited to dig deeper into lunar science through […]

  • Member Hour

    Member Hour
    Iowa Children's Museum 1451 Coral Ridge Ave., Coralville, IA, United States

    Members of The Iowa Children’s Museum are invited to come play when The ICM is ONLY open to members! Member Hour is 9-10 a.m. every Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. […]

Programs

We offer a variety of programs throughout the year where kids learn through play.

Day Camps: When school is out, it’s time to play
Enrichment: Screen-free learning & hands-on play
Community: Play can happen anywhere!

Exhibits

Spark curiosity and introduce your child to real-world concepts.

City Grocery

Create a playful learning experience for little shoppers as you explore a miniature grocery store
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All Aboard!

Explore the world of model trains and STEM learning
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Courtyard of Curiosity

From alligator to zucchini, the alphabet comes to life in the Courtyard of Curiosity
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Block Party

Build a bright future brick by brick as you design, create, and play with Lego
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Notion of Motion

Skateboarding and science come together in this gnarly exhibit focused on the fundamentals of physics
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Imaginacres

Life on the farm is a sensory-rich play opportunity for our youngest museum visitors!
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Membership

Unlock a full year of imagination and discovery!

Unlimited Play, Member-Only Hours, Discounts & More!

Featured sponsors

Member Month

It’s the best time to become a member! Join or renew in March, and you’ll receive four FREE guest passes to share with friends and family. 

Give the gift of play

This holiday season, give them moments that matter. Memberships and gift cards create warm memories and give curiosity a place to grow!

Closed August 25th-29th

The Iowa Children’s Museum will be closed Monday, August 25th, through Friday, August 29th, for routine cleaning and maintenance. This includes STEM Family Free Night. Thank you for your patience while we work to make our exhibits even better for your next visit!

Due to Winter Weather

We will close early at 4pm today (11/29)

Thank you for your understanding!