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Kinder Club: Fall registration open for 3, 4, & 5-year-olds! LEARN MORE
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Summer Spotlight

Join us this summer on Sunday afternoons for our Summer Spotlight series! From 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. our PLAYologists will facilitate special activities that take a closer look at educational concepts within our museum. 

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Shape the Future of Play!

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.

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Give the gift of play!

Fuel their curiosity and create lasting memories—memberships, gift certificates, and unique toys from our gift shop will spark joy, learning, and endless play!

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Closed August 25th-29th

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!

Due to Winter Weather

We will be closing at 5:00 pm on 2/12

Thank you for your understanding!