Celebrate Election Day with Use Your VOICE Day at The Iowa Children’s Museum! This special event will introduce children to the many ways they can engage in their community and make their voices heard. From voting in a mock election to hands-on activities throughout the museum, kids will learn important civic values related to Voting, […]
Send Halloween out with a SPLAT! Don’t toss your Jack-O-Lanterns in the garbage—give them one last hurrah by letting us toss them from up high instead. This free outdoor event is presented by New Pioneer Food Co-op and Urban Acres Realtors (Sean McIntyre, Ben & Whitney Russell, Tundi Brady, Cathy Pugh, and Nicki Thompson). We’ll […]
School is out, so it's time to PLAY! The Iowa Children's Museum will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Monday, November 9, 2026.
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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 […] |
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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. 
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. |
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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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Get an up-close look at construction equipment, big trucks, emergency vehicles, and more at our biggest outdoor event of the year! Move it! Dig it! Do it! takes place just outside the museum in the Coral Ridge Mall parking lot. Explore vehicles of all shapes and sizes, meet the people who operate them, and enjoy […]
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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. 
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. |
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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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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. |
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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. 
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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Get moving, have fun, and enjoy some active play together! We’re teaming up with iStroll Iowa City for a free Caregiver + Me fitness class at The Iowa Children’s Museum. Designed for caregivers of all fitness levels and abilities, this energizing class gives grown-ups a chance to move and stretch while little ones join in […]
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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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Enjoy a lively Ballet Folklórico performance celebrating the traditions of Mexico with Fuerzas Culturales! Two groups will perform dances from the states of Sinaloa and Jalisco. After the performance, children and families are invited to join us to learn a few basic steps! Performances are included with museum admission. Special support for this event is […]
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 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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School is out, so it's time to PLAY! The Iowa Children's Museum will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Monday, October 19, 2026. |
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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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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. 
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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Playtime isn’t over. It’s just gotten a little... strange. After Dark returns for a Halloween edition of our grown-ups-only night at the museum, presented by Procter & Gamble! Put on your costume, grab your friends, and take over The Iowa Children’s Museum after hours for a night of Halloween trivia, crafts, tarot readings, karaoke, dancing, […]
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. |
2 events,
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 […] 
Join us for a special Halloween-themed Sensory Friendly Night! 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. All treats will be small non-food items to avoid allergy concerns. We […]
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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. |
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 […] |
3 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 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 […] 
Join us for free museum admission and a special STEM activity, sponsored by Collins Aerospace. This month, join us for a not-too-spooky Halloween-themed STEM challenge! Be sure to check out our other Halloween events, too! View all of our Halloween events!
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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. 
One Pumpkin, Endless Possibilities Join us in the Art Studio on October 31st to create a paper pumpkin that's uniquely yours! With an array of materials to choose from, children are encouraged to think creatively, experiment with different textures and colors, and discover the endless possibilities of pumpkin designing. This drop-in activity is free with […] |
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