Play Packs
There’s no better way to keep your child engaged and having fun at home than a Play Pack from The Iowa Children’s Museum! These kits provide everything you need to make hands-on learning fun.
Eye See ‘Em
What can you find?! Constructed from reused materials and found objects, each Eye See ‘Em Monster is a free-standing installment in this public art and eye spy experience!
Virtual Workshops & Events
Join us for online adventures and play! During these virtual events, our museum educators hop on a Zoom meeting with you to imagine, create, discover and explore.
Thursday, August 19 at 6:30 PM
Online FunLAB: Homemade Ice Cream with New Pioneer Co-Op
Join The Iowa Children’s Museum and New Pioneer Co-Op for a cool activity and sweet treats! We’re making homemade ice cream for National Soft Serve Ice Cream Day (Thursday, August 19, 2021 at 6:30 PM) and YOU can join the fun from your own kitchen!
Materials Needed: Create your shopping list using this recipe.
Cost: Thanks to our friends at New Pioneer Co-Op, this is a FREE online event!
More At-Home Fun
Nature Play
Explore your world with this free outdoor program! We’re providing themed activities throughout the summer that get the whole family involved in scientific exploration and observation.
Coloring & Activity Pages
Turtle Talk
Virtual STEM Family Free Night
STEM Family Free Night is going virtual! We’ll post new videos on the last Wednesday of the month to explain the STEM challenge. Join us on Facebook and Instagram the last Friday of the month at 6pm for a LIVE demonstration.
Interactive Virtual Tour
Build Your Own Skatepark
Activity Channels
When you’re looking for fun activities at home, check out the playlists on our YouTube channel. New videos are added all the time, so check back often!
At Home Activities
Check out activities that can be completed with a few basic household items.
Art Club
Turn your craft dials up to 11. Let’s make some art!
Kinder Sing Along
You can sing, dance, and get moving with us during Kinder Sing-Along!
Let’s Learn ASL
Join PLAYologists Alexa and Fatima as we learn about American Sign Language.
Show & Tell
A sneak peek into our community to see what folks have been creating!
Pete on the Street
Follow along with Pete as we learn more about businesses in our community!
Let’s Be Social
Do you follow us on social media? There’s always something new to keep kids playing!
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Gather your own drum set with items around your house and join Will and Boston for a Drum Along! 🥁