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Explore our vibrant exhibits

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

Upcoming Events

Lights Out! Exhibit Closed

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

The Lights Out exhibit will be closed starting Tuesday, February 11th. Thanks for your patience as we make more exciting updates to this space!

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.

Children’s Hospital

Empower children to explore and better understand healthcare settings and STEM careers
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City Music

Explore the world of sound and discover the joy of music
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City Grocery

Create a playful learning experience for little shoppers as you explore a miniature grocery store
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Lights Out!

Light up your imagination in this playful exhibit for all ages
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All Aboard!

Explore the world of model trains and STEM learning
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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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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!

Due to Winter Weather

Member Hour is canceled on 2/12/25

We are monitoring the forecast and will share further updates as needed