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Volunteers Needed for Museum Photo Shoot!

The Iowa Children’s Museum is looking for enthusiastic volunteers—both kids and adults—to participate in an upcoming photo shoot! The images captured will help us share the magic of learning through play, and we need friends like YOU to make it possible.

The shoot will take place on the morning of Monday, August 18, 2025, while the museum is closed to the public. There’s no script to follow or lines to memorize—just come ready to play and enjoy some summer fun before school starts!

Participating groups will enjoy 90 minutes of playtime in our exhibits while we capture photos that showcase the joy, creativity, and discovery happening in our space every day. As a thank-you, each participating group will receive a Family Day Pass to come back and play again!

We believe every child should see themselves reflected in the spaces where they play and learn. That’s why we’re especially hoping to include a wide range of families in this photo shoot—different ages, backgrounds, races, abilities, and family structures. If your family represents a part of our community that isn’t always seen, we’d love for you to join us!

Help us highlight what makes The Iowa Children’s Museum such a playful, welcoming place for all. Please fill out the interest form below and make the most of your last week of summer!

Photo Shoot Sign-Up 2025

Thank you for your interest in participating in The ICM's photo/video shoot! Please fill out the form below and Amanda Thys, our Director of Marketing & Communications, will reach out to you directly.

  • Please provide your phone number so that our Director of Marketing can reach out with questions or to make arrangements.
  • Please provide your email address so that our Director of Marketing can reach out with questions or to make arrangements.
  • We want to include museum guests of all types—families, grandparents, mom friends on a playdate, etc. Please tell us about you and your family/friends who are interested in being part of this photo/video shoot. (Examples: Dad with three kids. Two parent friends with a combined three kids. Mom, grandma, and two kids.)
  • Please provide the names and ages of adults and children who would be part of your group. Note: All adults will need to sign a photo/video release. All children will need to have a photo/video release signed by a parent/guardian. Click the plus sign to add more.
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  • Please share anything else that you think is helpful for us to know! We would love to hear why you love the museum, what makes your group special, or which exhibit is your favorite! The ICM is a welcoming place for all ages, races, ethnicities, genders, and abilities. With your help, we can highlight our diverse community and the many individuals who learn and play in our space.
  • Feel free to upload up to 5 photos of your group.
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    Closed August 26th-30th

    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!

    Due to Winter Weather

    We will be closing at 5:00 pm on 2/12

    Thank you for your understanding!