Gift cards: Give the gift of play this holiday season! LEARN MORE
Kinder Club: Registration is open for 3, 4, & 5-year-olds! LEARN MORE
Birthday Parties: There's no better place to celebrate! LEARN MORE
Main Menu
Plan your visit
Donate Now

Give the gift of play

Learn more
  • Closed today
  • Open today 10am-6pm!
  • Closed Opens 10am Tuesday
  • Closed Opens 10am Wednesday
  • Closed Opens 10am Thursday
  • Closed Opens 10am Friday
  • Closed Opens 10am Saturday
  • Closed Opens 10am Sunday
  • Closed Opens 10am Tuesday

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

Sign-up for our newsletter!

Upcoming Events

View calendar

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!

Explore all programs

Exhibits

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

Blue Room

Become an architect of imagination as you build and create with giant blue blocks
Read exhibit details

Notion of Motion

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

Children’s Hospital

Empower children to explore and better understand healthcare settings and STEM careers
Read exhibit details

Pizzeria Pie

Step into the kitchen and slice up some fun in this interactive pizzeria exhibit!
Read exhibit details

Post Office

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

Farmers Market

Fresh fun and playful produce make our farmers market a great way to explore the farm-to-table process
Read exhibit details
Discover all exhibits

Membership

Unlock a full year of imagination and discovery!

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

Become a member
Give a membership

Featured sponsors

Main Menu
Plan your visit
Donate Now

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.

Take Survey

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!

Learn More

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!