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Summer Camps

Make your child’s summer unforgettable with summer break camp at The Iowa Children’s Museum!

Each camp offers a world of exploration, creativity, and learning. With a wide range of themes and activities, your child will have a blast while building valuable skills and learning new things. Camps are offered throughout the summer.

Camp are five days, meeting from 9:00 a.m. to noon. School-age summer camps are designed for ages 6 to 11 (who have recently completed Kindergarten through 5th grade). Kinder Camps are for children preparing for Kindergarten, ages 4 and 5 years old. Be sure to review the details of each camp for more information about specific age requirements.

Checkout upcoming sessions and register below:

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!