Don’t toss your Jack-O-Lanterns in the garbage—let us toss them from up high instead! This free outdoor event gives your carved creations one last hurrah for the Halloween season, presented […]
Your inner child called—they want a night out! Join us for After Dark, a grown-ups-only night at The Iowa Children’s Museum, presented by Randstad and The Jill Armstrong Team. Play […]
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Join us on the last Sunday of each month for Sensory Friendly Night! This event is designed for families with members who experience sensory sensitivities, are on the autism spectrum, […]
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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. […] |
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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. […] 
Join us on the first Thursday of each month for Afterschool Studio—special activities designed for elementary-aged kids and their families. Each session features a new hands-on challenge that blends science, technology, […] |
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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. […]
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Celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival at The Iowa Children's Museum! Join us in celebrating the harvest moon, a tradition cherished in many Asian cultures, with a special focus on Chinese customs in […] |
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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. […] |
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Join us for a special performance of The Littlest Mermaid from the Cedar Rapids Opera at The Iowa Children's Museum! This 40-minute performance is included with museum admission (free for […] |
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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. […] |
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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. […] |
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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. […] |
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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. […] |
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Grab your hard hat and take an up-close look at large construction equipment, big trucks, and emergency vehicles! Our biggest outdoor event of the year takes place just outside of […]
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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. […] |
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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. […] |
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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. […] 
With school back in session, it’s time to celebrate our littlest learners! Toddler Takeover offers new ways for little ones to learn and play! Throughout the event, caregivers can also discover how […] |
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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. […] |
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When school is out, it's time to play! This time, we are creating a spooky version of our "stringy thingy" art project. Families are welcome to tie, cocoon, and wrap […] |
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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. […] |
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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. […] 
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 […] |
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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. […] 
Join us for free museum admission and a special STEM activity, sponsored by Collins Aerospace. This month, join us for a not-too-spooky Halloween-themed STEM challenge! Be sure to check out […]
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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. […] |
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Join us on the last Sunday of each month for Sensory Friendly Night! This event is designed for families with members who experience sensory sensitivities, are on the autism spectrum, […]
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Join us for a special Halloween-themed Sensory Friendly Night! This free event offers sensory-friendly activities in a calmer environment and opportunities to collect treats in our museum exhibits. Costumes are […]
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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. […] |
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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. […] |
2 events,
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. […] |
2 events,
Don’t toss your Jack-O-Lanterns in the garbage—let us toss them from up high instead! This free outdoor event gives your carved creations one last hurrah for the Halloween season, presented […]
Free
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. […] |
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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!
