Looking for a fun way to spend the weekend with the grandkids? Grandparents Day at The Iowa Children’s Museum is the perfect opportunity to play, explore, and make lasting memories together!
Thanks to our friends at United Iowa Financial, all grandparents receive FREE admission with the purchase of a child admission on September 13, 2026. Whether you’re a grandma, papa, mimi, nonna, or known by another special name, we’d love to celebrate with you!
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If you’re looking for things to do with grandchildren, family-friendly places to visit in Iowa, or a fun destination for a weekend adventure, The Iowa Children’s Museum is a great place to spend the day. Our hands-on exhibits give kids and grown-ups plenty of opportunities to play, discover, and learn together.
Make Family Fun a Year-Round Tradition
Grandparents Day is also a great time to discover the benefits of a Grandparent Membership, which provides unlimited museum visits for two grandparents living in one household and all of their grandchildren under 18.
Membership includes:
- Unlimited museum visits for up to two grandparents and all grandchildren under the age of 18
- 10% off birthday parties
- 10% off programs
- 10% off at the Think Tank Gift Shop
- Half-price admission to more than 200 children’s museums across the U.S.
- Exclusive member-only hours and events
Whether you live nearby or are traveling to Iowa for a family visit, a Grandparent Membership makes it easy to turn quality time with the grandkids into a beloved tradition.
Ready to make more memories together? Learn more about our Grandparent Membership and start planning your next family adventure!
