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 […]
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 […]
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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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The Iowa Children’s Museum will be closed from Monday, August 31st, through Friday, September 4th, for our annual Refresh & Reset Week! We’re taking a short break to clean, organize, and make a few behind-the-scenes updates so everything is ready for more hands-on fun. Thanks for your patience while we refresh and reset the museum—see […] |
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The Iowa Children’s Museum will be closed from Monday, August 31st, through Friday, September 4th, for our annual Refresh & Reset Week! We’re taking a short break to clean, organize, and make a few behind-the-scenes updates so everything is ready for more hands-on fun. Thanks for your patience while we refresh and reset the museum—see […] |
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The Iowa Children’s Museum will be closed from Monday, August 31st, through Friday, September 4th, for our annual Refresh & Reset Week! We’re taking a short break to clean, organize, and make a few behind-the-scenes updates so everything is ready for more hands-on fun. Thanks for your patience while we refresh and reset the museum—see […] |
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The Iowa Children’s Museum will be closed from Monday, August 31st, through Friday, September 4th, for our annual Refresh & Reset Week! We’re taking a short break to clean, organize, and make a few behind-the-scenes updates so everything is ready for more hands-on fun. Thanks for your patience while we refresh and reset the museum—see […] |
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The Iowa Children’s Museum will be closed from Monday, August 31st, through Friday, September 4th, for our annual Refresh & Reset Week! We’re taking a short break to clean, organize, and make a few behind-the-scenes updates so everything is ready for more hands-on fun. Thanks for your patience while we refresh and reset the museum—see […] |
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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. 
Join us for a celebration of hands-on exploration designed for children five and younger! These special playtimes are the perfect opportunity to focus on your little one’s development through play. Each month, we’ll feature a different play schema—key behaviors that help kids make sense of the world—and pair it with activities in the party room […] |
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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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Celebrate National Grandparents Day at The Iowa Children's Museum! Thanks to our friends at United Iowa Financial, all grandparents receive FREE admission with the purchase of a child admission. Whether you're a grandma, papa, mimi, nonna, or known by another special name, it's the perfect opportunity to spend quality time playing, exploring, and making memories […]
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It’s a shellebration of turtles! Meet Peter, the Iowa Children’s Museum’s resident turtle, and discover what life is like for wild turtles with our friends from Indian Creek Nature Center. During Slow and Steady Science, kids can explore turtle habitats, learn about Iowa’s native turtle species, and get creative with other turtle-themed activities. From Peter’s […] 
Creativity looks different every month in the Art Studio! Throughout the month, families can explore a featured artistic theme with special materials, collaborative projects, and hands-on activities. By focusing on a single material or technique, children are encouraged to think creatively, experiment, and discover just how many different ways one simple supply can be used. […] |
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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 for a celebration of hands-on exploration designed for children five and younger! These special playtimes are the perfect opportunity to focus on your little one’s development through play. Each month, we’ll feature a different play schema—key behaviors that help kids make sense of the world—and pair it with activities in the party room […] |
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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 The Iowa Children’s Museum for a special Welcoming Week celebration featuring games, activities, and traditions from cultures around the globe. From 3–6 p.m., admission to the museum is free for everyone. As families explore the exhibits, kids can complete a special Passport to Play by stopping at activities throughout the museum and discovering different […]
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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.
Join us for a celebration of hands-on exploration designed for children five and younger! These special playtimes are the perfect opportunity to focus on your little one’s development through play. Each month, we’ll feature a different play schema—key behaviors that help kids make sense of the world—and pair it with activities in the party room […] |
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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, […]
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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Celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival at The Iowa Children's Museum! Join us in celebrating the harvest moon, a tradition cherished in many Asian cultures, with a special focus on Chinese customs in partnership with Midwest Chinese Academy. Experience Mid-Autumn traditions like making playdough mooncakes and completing a Jade Rabbit Scavenger Hunt. We will also host two storytimes […] 
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 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. 
Join us for a celebration of hands-on exploration designed for children five and younger! These special playtimes are the perfect opportunity to focus on your little one’s development through play. Each week in September, we’ll feature a different play schema—key behaviors that help kids make sense of the world—and pair it with activities in the […] |
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. 
What is STEAM? It stands for science, technology, engineering, art, and math. It’s an approach to learning that brings these subjects together through creating, experimenting, innovating, and problem-solving. This October, join ICM educators every Thursday from 3:30–5:30 p.m. for a hands-on spooky STEAM activity inspired by the season. Drop in, experiment, create, and see what […] |
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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. |
1 event,
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 31st, through Friday, September 4th, for routine cleaning and maintenance. Thank you for your patience while we work to make our exhibits even better for your next visit!
