Summer Camps: New ways to play and learn each week! LEARN MORE
Birthday Parties: There's no better place to celebrate! LEARN MORE

Winter Break 2023

Let’s create merry memories and bright futures this winter break! The Iowa Children’s Museum will have events and activities that inspire all children to imagine, create, discover and explore. Museum […]

Halloween 2022 at The Iowa Children’s Museum

Halloween at The Iowa Children’s Museum The Iowa Children’s Museum invites you to join us for not-too-scary Halloween events! This year we will celebrate the spooky season with an entire […]

Casting Call: Be a Star at The ICM

Casting Call: Be a Star at The ICM!   Does your child love to “cheese” for the camera? Would your family like to see themselves in a commercial?! We’re looking […]

Museums for All

Play is for Everyone UPDATE: As of January 1, 2025 we have made some changes to our Museums for All program requirements. Please click here to view the most up-to-date […]

How We Played in 2018

We’re already a few days into 2019 and looking forward to all the exciting things to come. But let’s take a moment to reflect on everything we did in the […]

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!

Fuel their curiosity and create lasting memories—memberships, gift certificates, and unique toys from our gift shop will spark joy, learning, and endless play!

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!