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Lights, Camera, Play! Star in Our Next Museum Photo & Video Shoot

The Iowa Children’s Museum in Coralville is looking for enthusiastic kids and grown-ups to take part in an upcoming photo and video shoot! We’ll be capturing families exploring exhibits and making memories that will appear in future museum marketing and advertising campaigns.

The shoot will take place Monday, September 21, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at The Iowa Children’s Museum (located in Coral Ridge Mall). If your child has the day off from school, it’s the perfect opportunity to spend part of the afternoon playing at the museum while helping us tell our story!

There’s no acting experience required and no script to memorize. We simply want to capture real moments of curiosity, creativity, and connection as families enjoy the museum together. Whether your child is skating down Friction Hill, solving a Side Quest, or creating in the Art Studio, we’ll be looking for authentic moments of play.

We’re especially hoping to feature elementary-aged children, while also showcasing the diversity that makes our community so special. We want every family to see themselves reflected in the museum, so we encourage volunteers of all backgrounds, races, abilities, and family structures to apply.

As a thank-you for participating, each selected family will receive a Family Day Pass to return for another visit.

If your family is interested in participating, please complete the interest form below. Thank you for helping us show the world what play looks like at The Iowa Children’s Museum!

Photo Shoot Sign-Up 2026

Thank you for your interest in participating in The ICM's photo/video shoot! Please fill out the form below and Amanda Thys, our Director of Marketing & Communications, will reach out to you directly.

  • Please provide your phone number so that our Director of Marketing can reach out with questions or to make arrangements.
  • Please provide your email address so that our Director of Marketing can reach out with questions or to make arrangements.
  • We want to include museum guests of all types—families, grandparents, mom friends on a playdate, etc. Please tell us about you and your family/friends who are interested in being part of this photo/video shoot. (Examples: Dad with three kids. Two parent friends with a combined three kids. Mom, grandma, and two kids.)
  • Please provide the names and ages of adults and children who would be part of your group. Note: All adults will need to sign a photo/video release. All children will need to have a photo/video release signed by a parent/guardian. Click the plus sign to add more.
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  • Please share anything else that you think is helpful for us to know! We would love to hear why you love the museum, what makes your group special, or which exhibit is your favorite! The ICM is a welcoming place for all ages, races, ethnicities, genders, and abilities. With your help, we can highlight our diverse community and the many individuals who learn and play in our space.
  • Feel free to upload up to 5 photos of your group.
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