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Introducing PLAYing in the Park

There’s a new reason to get outside and play! Join ...
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2025 Celebrate Play Gala

Save the Date! Our 2026 Gala will take place on ...
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Member Month 2025

March is Member Month at The Iowa Children’s Museum! There’s ...
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Help Shape the Future of Play at The Iowa Children’s Museum!

We believe in the power of play to spark curiosity, ...
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“Space Stations” Program Coming to Local Libraries

Your Mission: Discover Space with The Iowa Children’s Museum! The ...
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Call for Nominations: Robert E. Yager Active Learning Award

The Iowa Children’s Museum is seeking nominations for the Robert ...
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Summer is a season made for play—and no one understands that better than The Iowa Children’s Museum! We’re taking learning outside the walls of our

Summer is Made for PLAY!

There’s a new reason to get outside and play! Join us for the first-ever PLAYing in the Park—a free, family-friendly festival celebrating music, books, and

Introducing PLAYing in the Park

Save the Date! Our 2026 Gala will take place on Friday, March 6th! What an unforgettable evening we had at the 2025 Celebrate Play Gala!

2025 Celebrate Play Gala

March is Member Month at The Iowa Children’s Museum! There’s never been a better time to become a member of The Iowa Children’s Museum! This

Member Month 2025

We believe in the power of play to spark curiosity, creativity, and lifelong learning. As we look ahead, we want to ensure our exhibits and

Help Shape the Future of Play at The Iowa Children’s Museum!

Your Mission: Discover Space with The Iowa Children’s Museum! The Iowa Children’s Museum, in partnership with NASA and the Iowa Space Grant Consortium, is bringing

“Space Stations” Program Coming to Local Libraries

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!