Member Month: Four FREE museum passes with purchase! LEARN MORE
Summer Camp: Five days of play in our exhibits! LEARN MORE
After Dark: A grown-ups-only night at the museum! LEARN MORE

Explore our exhibits

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

Upcoming Events

  • Kinder Club: Spring Session 1 Begins

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

    In this program, children will learn and play in our one-of-a-kind space while building skills that prepare them for formal learning settings. We offer sensory and art-based activities to help […]

  • 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. […]

  • STEM Family Free Night

    STEM Family Free Night
    Iowa Children's Museum 1451 Coral Ridge Ave., Coralville, IA, United States

    Join us on the last Friday of each month for free museum admission and a special STEM activity, sponsored by Collins Aerospace!

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.

Art Studio

Nurture your child’s creative potential and unleash their imagination
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City Orchard

Sorting, selling, and counting fun is always in season in this apple orchard
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Coral Cove

Discover hidden treasures and daring adventures in this swashbuckling exhibit
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Post Office

Become a mail carrier for the day as you practice sorting, delivering, and communicating in CityWorks Post Office
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City Music

Explore the world of sound and discover the joy of music
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Take Flight

Fly high and explore careers in aviation!
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Membership

Unlock a full year of imagination and discovery!

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

Featured sponsors

Member Month

It’s the best time to become a member! Join or renew in March, and you’ll receive four FREE guest passes to share with friends and family. 

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 close early at 4pm today (11/29)

Thank you for your understanding!