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…

Drop off your child in our learning laboratory for exclusive play opportunities when the museum is closed to the public! Museum educators will provide supervised play opportunities, enrichment experiences, and special activities that allow kids to imagine, create, discover and explore our museum space. Kids will “choose their own adventure” with art stations, basic coding…

Code Bee-Bot to follow along Rudolph’s journey through the North Pole! This activity builds on early math and computer science skills and is for ages 3 and up! Activity included with museum admission. FREE for members!

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…

Make some music with us! Kinder Sing-Along is back at The Iowa Children's Museum and we can't wait to sing along with you! Families with young children (1 to 5 years) are invited to participate in a special sing-along during their play time in our exhibits. Join our musical PLAYologist, Terra, for interactive songs, fingerplays,…

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…

Code Bee-Bot to follow along Rudolph’s journey through the North Pole! This activity builds on early math and computer science skills and is for ages 3 and up! Activity included with museum admission. FREE for members!

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…

ADVANCED TICKETS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. Click here to purchase! Let’s ring in the new year ALL DAY LONG! Join us on Friday, December 31st as we celebrate 2022 arriving across the world with hourly countdowns. Countdowns will take place at 11 AM, 12 PM, 1 PM, 2 PM, 3 PM, and 4 PM. No need to…

We're open today from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Come play!