Join us for a week of not-too-scary Halloween activities that kids of all ages will enjoy! Bats, spiders, cave monsters, and more will take over our exhibits during the spooky season, and families can check out special Halloween activities throughout the week of Halloween (closed Mondays).
Pete is taking the museum to the MOON for Halloween this year, so there will be all sorts of out-of-this-world fun! Build a shadow puppet in the art studio, make a pizza for an astronaut, and search for the stars with a stellar scavenger hunt. We’ll also have extra Halloween activities on the 31st.
Costumes are encouraged (but not required)! Our team will join the fun as well, so keep an eye out for astronauts, pirates, and other silly characters.
All activities are included with museum admission. FREE for members!
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Fuel their curiosity and create lasting memories—memberships, gift certificates, and unique toys from our gift shop will spark joy, learning, and endless play!
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!
