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Members of The Iowa Children’s Museum are invited to come play when The ICM is ONLY open to members! Member Hour is 9-10 a.m. every Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Come play early and enjoy a less busy environment! Learn more about membership here.
We're taking this no-school day to the moon! Just after a rare total lunar eclipse (more details below!), kids and families are invited to dig deeper into lunar science through hands-on play, exploration, and imagination. Throughout the morning, our PLAYologists will lead interactive activities that help children learn how eclipses happen, explore cultural stories about […] |
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Members of The Iowa Children’s Museum are invited to come play when The ICM is ONLY open to members! Member Hour is 9-10 a.m. every Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Come play early and enjoy a less busy environment! Learn more about membership here.
Join us on the first Thursday of each month for Afterschool Studio—special activities designed for elementary-aged kids and their families. Each session features a new hands-on challenge that blends science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM). Our museum educators will guide kids as they tinker, build, and create—while families learn and explore together. No registration required; […] |
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Please join us for an evening that sparkles with good company, great food, and plenty of bubbles as we Celebrate Play! The night begins with a champagne cocktail in our signature shade of purple, passed hors d’oeuvres, games that make you feel like a kid again, and opportunities to take home fantastic prizes. Then, enjoy […]
Members of The Iowa Children’s Museum are invited to come play when The ICM is ONLY open to members! Member Hour is 9-10 a.m. every Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Come play early and enjoy a less busy environment! Learn more about membership here. |
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Members of The Iowa Children’s Museum are invited to come play when The ICM is ONLY open to members! Member Hour is 9-10 a.m. every Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Come play early and enjoy a less busy environment! Learn more about membership here. |
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It’s time to celebrate our littlest learners! Toddler Takeover offers new ways for little ones to learn and play in our museum space. Throughout the event, caregivers can also discover how young children learn through different play styles and receive helpful tips from museum educators to make playtime even more meaningful at home. Toddler Takeover […] |
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Members of The Iowa Children’s Museum are invited to come play when The ICM is open only to members! Member Hour is 9-10 a.m. every Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Come play early and enjoy a less busy environment! Learn more about membership here. To celebrate Member Month, we’re adding a little something extra to […]
It’s time to celebrate our littlest learners! Toddler Takeover offers new ways for little ones to learn and play in our museum space. Throughout the event, caregivers can also discover how young children learn through different play styles and receive helpful tips from museum educators to make playtime even more meaningful at home. Toddler Takeover […] |
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Members of The Iowa Children’s Museum are invited to come play when The ICM is open only to members! Member Hour is 9-10 a.m. every Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Come play early and enjoy a less busy environment! Learn more about membership here. To celebrate Member Month, we’re adding a little something extra to this […] |
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Members of The Iowa Children’s Museum are invited to come play when The ICM is open only to members! Member Hour is 9-10 a.m. every Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Come play early and enjoy a less busy environment! Learn more about membership here. To celebrate Member Month, we’re adding a little something extra to this week’s […] |
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Members of The Iowa Children’s Museum are invited to come play when The ICM is open only to members! Member Hour is 9-10 a.m. every Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Come play early and enjoy a less busy environment! Learn more about membership here. To celebrate Member Month, we’re adding a little something extra to this week’s […] |
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The Iowa Children's Museum is open on Monday, March 16th, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. for special spring break hours. Come play!
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Members of The Iowa Children’s Museum are invited to come play when The ICM is ONLY open to members! Member Hour is 9-10 a.m. every Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Come play early and enjoy a less busy environment! Learn more about membership here. |
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Members of The Iowa Children’s Museum are invited to come play when The ICM is ONLY open to members! Member Hour is 9-10 a.m. every Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Come play early and enjoy a less busy environment! Learn more about membership here. |
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Members of The Iowa Children’s Museum are invited to come play when The ICM is ONLY open to members! Member Hour is 9-10 a.m. every Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Come play early and enjoy a less busy environment! Learn more about membership here. |
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Members of The Iowa Children’s Museum are invited to come play when The ICM is ONLY open to members! Member Hour is 9-10 a.m. every Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Come play early and enjoy a less busy environment! Learn more about membership here. |
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Join us for a Teddy Bear Clinic activity facilitated by the University of Iowa Child Life Student Association! Bring your favorite doll or stuffed animal for a doctor's appointment where you can take their blood pressure and listen to their heart! Other activities will include make-your-own doctor kits, an x-ray station, and learning about basic […] |
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Members of The Iowa Children’s Museum are invited to come play when The ICM is ONLY open to members! Member Hour is 9-10 a.m. every Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Come play early and enjoy a less busy environment! Learn more about membership here. |
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Members of The Iowa Children’s Museum are invited to come play when The ICM is ONLY open to members! Member Hour is 9-10 a.m. every Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Come play early and enjoy a less busy environment! Learn more about membership here.
In this program, children will learn and play in our one-of-a-kind space while building skills that prepare them for formal learning settings. We offer sensory and art-based activities to help develop your little one’s fine motor skills and confidence. We also use Kindergarten School Readiness checklists and hands-on learning to help your child build skills like sharing, […] |
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Members of The Iowa Children’s Museum are invited to come play when The ICM is ONLY open to members! Member Hour is 9-10 a.m. every Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Come play early and enjoy a less busy environment! Learn more about membership here.
Join us on the last Friday of each month for free museum admission and a special STEM activity, sponsored by Collins Aerospace! |
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Members of The Iowa Children’s Museum are invited to come play when The ICM is ONLY open to members! Member Hour is 9-10 a.m. every Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Come play early and enjoy a less busy environment! Learn more about membership here. |
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Join us for a joyful, family-friendly event celebrating Indigenous culture through Youth Powwow dance performances and hands-on craft activities for children. This interactive preview event invites families to learn about Powwow traditions in a welcoming, playful environment while helping spread the word about the University of Iowa's 29th Annual Powwow, hosted by the Native American […]
Join us on the last Sunday of each month for Sensory Friendly Night! This event is designed for families with members who experience sensory sensitivities, are on the autism spectrum, or who have any health needs that would make a quieter visit more enjoyable. Admission is free during Sensory Friendly Night, thanks to our friends […] |
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Members of The Iowa Children’s Museum are invited to come play when The ICM is ONLY open to members! Member Hour is 9-10 a.m. every Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Come play early and enjoy a less busy environment! Learn more about membership here.
It’s time to celebrate our littlest learners! Toddler Takeover offers new ways for little ones to learn and play in our museum space. Throughout the event, caregivers can also discover how young children learn through different play styles and receive helpful tips from museum educators to make playtime even more meaningful at home. Toddler Takeover […] |
2 events,
Members of The Iowa Children’s Museum are invited to come play when The ICM is ONLY open to members! Member Hour is 9-10 a.m. every Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Come play early and enjoy a less busy environment! Learn more about membership here.
Join us on the first Thursday of each month for Afterschool Studio—special activities designed for elementary-aged kids and their families. Each session features a new hands-on challenge that blends science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM). Our museum educators will guide kids as they tinker, build, and create—while families learn and explore together. No registration required; […] |
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Members of The Iowa Children’s Museum are invited to come play when The ICM is ONLY open to members! Member Hour is 9-10 a.m. every Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Come play early and enjoy a less busy environment! Learn more about membership here.
Travel back in time with us for a special Discovery Day deep dive into the toys, games, and tools kids loved before tablets and touchscreens. Families are invited to visit our "Time Warp Station" in the Party Room from 10 a.m. to noon for a hands-on exploration of how kids learned and played in the […] |
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Members of The Iowa Children’s Museum are invited to come play when The ICM is ONLY open to members! Member Hour is 9-10 a.m. every Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Come play early and enjoy a less busy environment! Learn more about membership here. |
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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!