Let’s ring in the new year ALL DAY LONG! Join us on Wednesday, December 31st as we celebrate 2026 arriving across the world with hourly countdowns.
Countdowns will take place at 11 AM, 12 PM, 1 PM, 2 PM, 3 PM, and shortly before 4 PM. Noisemakers, balloons, and other celebratory items will be available for a museum-wide countdown over our speaker system.
While you play you can also create your own party hat, take a selfie in our photo station, and complete a countdown scavenger hunt.
All activities are included with regular museum admission. FREE for members!
The museum will close after our last countdown at 4:00 PM. We are also open on New Year’s Day.
This event is made possible thanks to our friends at GreenState Credit Union.
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.
This holiday season, give them moments that matter. Memberships and gift cards create warm memories and give curiosity a place to grow!
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!
