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
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Great Give Day 2024

It’s that time of year again—to discover new nonprofits throughout Johnson County, learn more about these organizations, and consider a donation to give back to our community.  Please join us […]

Color Me Herky

Inspired by the creativity of children’s coloring books, the exhibits team at The Iowa Children’s Museum created this design concept to celebrate the many things that make Iowa great. The […]

2024 Robert E. Yager Active Learning Award Recipients

Each year, The Iowa Children’s Museum receives dozens of nominations for outstanding educators across Iowa who foster an active learning environment in their classrooms and create opportunities for students to […]

Member Month 2024

March is Member Month at the Iowa Children’s Museum! This month only, become a member of The Iowa Children’s Museum and receive four additional museum passes ($40 value). It’s the […]

Iowa Children’s Open 2023 Wrap-Up

Thank you to our sponsors, volunteers, and golfers for making the 2023 Iowa Children’s Open a success! We couldn’t have asked for a nicer day or a better group of […]

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.

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 be closing at 5:00 pm on 2/12

Thank you for your understanding!