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Share Your Photos and Help Us Celebrate 25 Years of Play!

As we celebrate our 25th anniversary, we’re taking a trip down memory lane. The Iowa Children’s Museum has been a place of joy, discovery, and countless memories over the years, and we’d love to see how your family has made our space a part of your story.

Do you have photos of your little ones exploring our exhibits? Perhaps a snapshot of a birthday party, a favorite play moment, or a candid family photo taken within our colorful walls? We invite you to share those cherished memories with us!

Enter to Win: To say thanks, we’re giving away FIVE sets of tickets to see Blippi at the Xtream Arena in November! Winners will be selected from photo entries and notified at the contact information they provide.

How to Participate

Uploading your photos is easy, and your images could be featured on our website, social media, or even in the museum during our anniversary celebration weekend.

  1. Find Your Favorite Photos: Look back through the years and pick the moments that bring a smile to your face.
  2. Upload Your Images: Use our simple upload form (below) to share your photos with us.
  3. Join the Celebration: Keep an eye on our social media and visit us during our anniversary weekend (November 16th and 17th) to see if your photos are featured!

Celebrate With Us Online and In-Person

Throughout our anniversary celebration, we’ll be sharing these treasured moments on social media, on this page, and within the museum itself. Your photos will be a key part of our story, showcasing the joy that has made The Iowa Children’s Museum a beloved destination for 25 years. Thank you for being a part of our history— here’s to many more years of inspiring all children through the power of PLAY!

Please note: By uploading your images, you grant The Iowa Children’s Museum permission to use your photos for marketing and promotional purposes.

Max. file size: 128 MB.
Photos from the past 25 years of play at The Iowa Children's Museum will be shared on our social media accounts, on this page of our website, and at the museum during our 25th anniversary celebration weekend! By uploading your images, you grant The Iowa Children's Museum permission to share your images for marketing and promotional purposes.
We would love to hear the story behind your photos or why The Iowa Children's Museum is special to you!
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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!