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Give the gift of play!

Closed 12/25. Closing early at 4pm on 12/24 & 12/31.

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

Upcoming Events

Event Series 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. […]

Event Series 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.

Courtyard of Curiosity

From alligator to zucchini, the alphabet comes to life in the Courtyard of Curiosity
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Post Office

Become a mail carrier for the day as you practice sorting, delivering, and communicating in CityWorks Post Office
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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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Imaginacres

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

Fresh fun and playful produce make our farmers market a great way to explore the farm-to-table process
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Coral Cove

Discover hidden treasures and daring adventures in this swashbuckling exhibit
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Membership

Unlock a full year of imagination and discovery!

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

Featured sponsors

Give the gift of play!

Fuel their curiosity and create lasting memories—memberships, gift certificates, and unique toys from our gift shop will spark joy, learning, and endless play!

Closed August 26th-30th

The Iowa Children’s Museum will be closed Monday, August 26th, through Friday, August 30th, for routine cleaning and maintenance. Thank you for your patience while we work to make our exhibits even better for your next visit!