• Museum Closed

    Iowa Children's Museum 1451 Coral Ridge Ave., Coralville, IA, United States

    The Iowa Children's Museum is closed on Mondays. Come play again soon!

  • Toddler Takeover

    Toddler Takeover
    Iowa Children's Museum 1451 Coral Ridge Ave., Coralville, IA, United States

    It’s time to celebrate our littlest learners! Toddler Takeover offers new ways for little ones to learn and play in our museum space. Throughout the event, caregivers can also discover how young children learn through different play styles and receive helpful tips from museum educators to make playtime even more meaningful at home. Toddler Takeover […]

  • Member Hour

    Member Hour
    Iowa Children's Museum 1451 Coral Ridge Ave., Coralville, IA, United States

    Members of The Iowa Children’s Museum are invited to come play when The ICM is ONLY open to members! Member Hour is 9-10 a.m. every Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Come play early and enjoy a less busy environment! Learn more about membership here.

  • Museum Closed

    Iowa Children's Museum 1451 Coral Ridge Ave., Coralville, IA, United States

    The Iowa Children’s Museum will be closed on Sunday, April 5th, alongside Coral Ridge Mall being closed. Come play again soon!

  • Discovery Day: Playtime Time Warp

    Discovery Days
    Iowa Children's Museum 1451 Coral Ridge Ave., Coralville, IA, United States

    Travel back in time with us for a special Discovery Day deep dive into the toys, games, and tools kids loved before tablets and touchscreens. Families are invited to visit our "Time Warp Station" in the Party Room from 10 a.m. to noon for a hands-on exploration of how kids learned and played in the […]

  • Afterschool Studio

    Afterschool Studio
    Iowa Children's Museum 1451 Coral Ridge Ave., Coralville, IA, United States

    Join us on the first Thursday of each month for Afterschool Studio—special activities designed for elementary-aged kids and their families. Each session features a new hands-on challenge that blends science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM). Our museum educators will guide kids as they tinker, build, and create—while families learn and explore together. No registration required; […]

  • Sensory Friendly Night

    Sensory Friendly Night
    Iowa Children's Museum 1451 Coral Ridge Ave., Coralville, IA, United States

    Join us on the last Sunday of each month for Sensory Friendly Night! This event is designed for families with members who experience sensory sensitivities, are on the autism spectrum, or who have any health needs that would make a quieter visit more enjoyable. Admission is free during Sensory Friendly Night, thanks to our friends […]

  • Powwow Preview: Little Steps in the Circle, Dance & Crafts Day

    Iowa Children's Museum 1451 Coral Ridge Ave., Coralville, IA, United States

    Join us for a joyful, family-friendly event celebrating Indigenous culture through Youth Powwow dance performances and hands-on craft activities for children. This interactive preview event invites families to learn about Powwow traditions in a welcoming, playful environment while helping spread the word about the University of Iowa's 29th Annual Powwow, hosted by the Native American […]

  • STEM Family Free Night

    STEM Family Free Night
    Iowa Children's Museum 1451 Coral Ridge Ave., Coralville, IA, United States

    Join us on the last Friday of each month for free museum admission and a special STEM activity, sponsored by Collins Aerospace!