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Volunteers Needed for Museum Photo Shoot!

The Iowa Children’s Museum is looking for enthusiastic volunteers—both kids ...
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2025 Iowa Children’s Open Highlights

2025 Iowa Children’s Open Recap The Iowa Children’s Museum wrapped ...
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Support Accessible Play on Great Give Day

Help the Iowa Children’s Museum bring the power of play ...
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Summer is Made for PLAY!

Summer is a season made for play—and no one understands ...
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Introducing PLAYing in the Park

There’s a new reason to get outside and play! Join ...
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2025 Celebrate Play Gala

Save the Date! Our 2026 Gala will take place on ...
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The Iowa Children’s Museum is looking for enthusiastic volunteers—both kids and adults—to participate in an upcoming photo shoot! The images captured will help us share

Volunteers Needed for Museum Photo Shoot!

2025 Iowa Children’s Open Recap The Iowa Children’s Museum wrapped up another unforgettable day with the 2025 Iowa Children’s Open, held this year at Finkbine

2025 Iowa Children’s Open Highlights

Help the Iowa Children’s Museum bring the power of play to every child in our community. What Is Great Give Day? Great Give Day is

Support Accessible Play on Great Give Day

Summer is a season made for play—and no one understands that better than The Iowa Children’s Museum! We’re taking learning outside the walls of our

Summer is Made for PLAY!

There’s a new reason to get outside and play! Join us for the first-ever PLAYing in the Park—a free, family-friendly festival celebrating music, books, and

Introducing PLAYing in the Park

Save the Date! Our 2026 Gala will take place on Friday, March 3rd! What an unforgettable evening we had at the 2025 Celebrate Play Gala!

2025 Celebrate Play Gala

Shape the Future of Play!

Please take a moment to share your thoughts in our 5-minute survey. Your feedback will help us keep the museum’s exhibits and programs fun, accessible, and meaningful for every child.

Give the gift of play!

Fuel their curiosity and create lasting memories—memberships, gift certificates, and unique toys from our gift shop will spark joy, learning, and endless play!

Closed August 26th-30th

The Iowa Children’s Museum will be closed Monday, August 26th, through Friday, August 30th, for routine cleaning and maintenance. Thank you for your patience while we work to make our exhibits even better for your next visit!

Due to Winter Weather

We will be closing at 5:00 pm on 2/12

Thank you for your understanding!