The Iowa Children’s Museum inspires every child to imagine, create, discover and explore through the Power of Play!
Get ready to dance, play, and read at this one-of-a-kind music festival! Families can stroll through the brand-new Book Walk, dance along to live performances and take part in hands-on […]
The Iowa Children's Museum is closed on Mondays. Come play again soon!
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. […]
Day Camps: When school is out, it’s time to play
Enrichment: Screen-free learning & hands-on play
Community: Play can happen anywhere!
Unlimited Play, Member-Only Hours, Discounts & More!
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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!
