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Explore our

learning laboratory!

Our exhibits are rich with unique hands-on educational components that promote the active exploration, problem solving, and discovery that lead to learning.

Most importantly, the act of play is respected and valued by museum staff and volunteers as a critical aspect of childhood that leads to healthy, happy adults.

  • All
  • Create
  • Discover
  • Explore
  • Imagine

City Money

Build financial literacy skills as you play with earning, spending, saving and giving
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Children’s Hospital

Empower children to explore and better understand healthcare settings and STEM careers
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Pizzeria Pie

Step into the kitchen and slice up some fun in this interactive pizzeria exhibit!
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Block Party

Build a bright future brick by brick as you design, create, and play with Lego
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All Aboard!

Explore the world of model trains and STEM learning
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City Orchard

Sorting, selling, and counting fun is always in season in this apple orchard
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All of our exhibits build skills that correlate to one or more of our five educational initiatives:

  1. Arts & Culture
  2. Financial Literacy
  3. Healthy Kids
  4. School Readiness
  5. STEM

Member Month

It’s the best time to become a member! Join or renew in March, and you’ll receive four FREE guest passes to share with friends and family. 

Give the gift of play

This holiday season, give them moments that matter. Memberships and gift cards create warm memories and give curiosity a place to grow!

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 close early at 4pm today (11/29)

Thank you for your understanding!