Every child is unique. Each grows and learns in their own way. And without exception, all children love to play. Children with special health or sensory needs are no different! During Super Hero Nights, admission is free for families with children who have special needs thanks to our friends at GreenState Credit Union. Enjoy a…
Bundle up and discover how earth gets ready for colder weather! In our last Nature Play event of the year, we'll discover how animals and plants adapt to the winter months. Ready or not, winter is coming! Please meet us at the Conservation Education Center (new location, due to rain in the forecast) Free for…
Join us the last Friday of the month for FREE admission and a STEM activity. Giving all children opportunities to play, regardless of their background or ability to pay, is the heart of our mission and we're thrilled to invite the community into our space for free events once again! PLEASE NOTE: We continue to…
Join us for a full week of not-too-spooky fun! Creepy-crawly spiders and happy jack-o-lanterns have found their way into our exhibits, and we're excited to once again offer Halloween activities that kids of all ages will enjoy. Join the event on Facebook All activities are included with museum admission: Costumes are encouraged all week! Our team…
Join us for a special Halloween-themed Super Hero Night! As part of our HalloWEEK activities, this free event offers sensory-friendly activities in a calmer environment and opportunities to collect treats in our museum exhibits. Costumes are encouraged (but not required!) as you look for our "treat stations" throughout the museum. In line with the Teal…
Don’t toss your jack-o-lanterns in the garbage—let us toss them from up high instead! Jack SPLAT IS BACK AND GOING TO A WHOLE NEW LEVEL! Join us on Saturday, November 6th at 10 a.m. in Chauncey Swan Park as we give your carved creations one last hurrah for the Halloween season! We will be throwing…
View our regular opening hours here. We hope you’ll come play again soon!
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,…
Registration is required. Click here to learn more and sign up. Drop off your child at The ICM after school for a byte-sized adventure exploring the basics of coding, digital design, and tech-based careers! In this enrichment program, kids will create their own technology-based project from start to finish based on their interests. Tech Trek goes…
Members of The Iowa Children’s Museum are invited to come play during an hour when The ICM is ONLY open to members! Member Hour is 9-10 am every Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. Members are welcome to arrive anytime during Member Hour and can stay as long as they'd like. Learn more or become a member…