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Give the gift of play

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

Upcoming Events

  • Meet the Norms

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

    Meet Pete the Turtle’s cousins—Norman, Normella, and Normina! These playful new pals are here to help everyone have a great time in The Iowa Children’s Museum by showing us how […]

  • Museum Closed

    Museum Closed

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

    The Iowa Children's Museum is closed on Mondays. Come play again soon!

  • Family Workshops

    Play to Connect (Virtual Workshop)

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

    Join Darcie Yamada, Early Childhood Mental Health Therapist, for a virtual workshop created especially for parents of preschool-aged children. Together, you’ll explore how simple, child-led play can strengthen your relationship, […]

    Free

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.

Imaginacres

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

Create a playful learning experience for little shoppers as you explore a miniature grocery store
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City Music

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

Build financial literacy skills as you play with earning, spending, saving and giving
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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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Membership

Unlock a full year of imagination and discovery!

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

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Shape the Future of Play!

Please take a moment to share your thoughts in our 5-minute survey. Your feedback will help us keep the museum’s exhibits and programs fun, accessible, and meaningful for every child.

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 be closing at 5:00 pm on 2/12

Thank you for your understanding!