Today we play from 11am to 6pm

The ICM inspires kids to imagine, create, discover, and explore through the Power of Play! Come Play!

Museum Hours

Today we play from 11am to 6pm

The ICM inspires kids to imagine, create, discover, and explore through the Power of Play! Come Play!

Museum Hours

What's Happening at The Iowa Children's Museum?

Teddy Bear Clinic

Jessica Reuter
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Join us for a Teddy Bear Clinic facilitated by The University of Iowa Child Life Student Association. Bring your...
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Nature Play

Jessica Reuter
Programs

Explore your world with this free outdoor program. Active learning activities get the whole family involved in scientific exploration...
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Art Adventure: Clay Play!

Jessica Reuter
Programs

Art Adventure: Clay Play! is a workshop held every Sunday from 2:00 – 3:30 PM in the Art Studio....
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STEM Family Free Night

Laura
STEM

Admission is free to all visitors from 5-8 pm the last Friday of every month sponsored by Collins Aerospace. Help...
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SodaFest

Jessica Reuter
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This is the Northside Oktoberfest event for the kids! The Iowa Children’s Museum will be there facilitating many different...
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Mini Princess Cake Decorating

Jessica Reuter
Fundraising Events 2019 child november p.m

Let’s celebrate the princess in everyone! In honor of the new Frozen movie’s release in November 2019, we invite all princesses...
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Sign up for summer camps!

From cardboard castles, scientific safaris, and ancient adventures to s’mores in the “great indoors,” life-sized gaming, and very hungry caterpillars—we have a fun summer of camps lined up. Register early!

Explore Our Exhibits!

The Iowa Children’s Museum features outstanding exhibits in a 28,000 square foot active learning playground rich with unique play opportunities that build the mental, physical and social skills necessary for healthy child development.

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Become a member!

Experience the Power of Play for an entire year. Purchase a membership to The Iowa Children’s Museum and visit with the family as often as you like.

Learn more here!

Be a sponsor or donor!

Help create a life-long love of learning! Your support is critical in our efforts to provide child-centered active learning experiences for all children and families.

Give back!

Be a sponsor or donor!

Help create a life-long love of learning! Your support is critical in our efforts to provide child-centered active learning experiences for all children and families.

Give back!