Iowa Children’s Museum
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Member Hour
Iowa Children's Museum 1451 Coral Ridge Ave., Coralville, IA, United StatesMembers 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.
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Friday Smiles: Playdough Dentist
Iowa Children's Museum 1451 Coral Ridge Ave., Coralville, IA, United StatesThe Playdough Dentist is in! Every Friday in February, families can drop in to mold, squish, and imagine with our Dr. Drill n’ Fill playdough sets. Kids can explore dental tools, practice pretend checkups, and learn about healthy smiles through playful, hands-on fun. This recurring activity is part of our Children’s Dental Month celebration, made […]
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Museum Closed
Iowa Children's Museum 1451 Coral Ridge Ave., Coralville, IA, United StatesThe Iowa Children's Museum is closed on Mondays. Come play again soon!
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Lunar New Year: Year of the Horse
FeaturedIowa Children's Museum 1451 Coral Ridge Ave., Coralville, IA, United StatesJoin us in celebrating Lunar New Year, a tradition cherished in many Asian cultures, with a special focus on Chinese customs, in partnership with Midwest Chinese Academy. Experience Lunar New Year traditions through hands-on art activities, a museum-wide Chinese Zodiac Animal Scavenger Hunt, and a special Lion & Dragon dance performance by West High School […]
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Kinder Club: Winter Session 2 Begins
Iowa Children's Museum 1451 Coral Ridge Ave., Coralville, IA, United StatesIn this program, children will learn and play in our one-of-a-kind space while building skills that prepare them for formal learning settings. We offer sensory and art-based activities to help develop your little one’s fine motor skills and confidence. We also use Kindergarten School Readiness checklists and hands-on learning to help your child build skills like sharing, […]
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Meet Bluey
FeaturedIowa Children's Museum 1451 Coral Ridge Ave., Coralville, IA, United StatesBluey is coming to The Iowa Children's Museum! This special meet-and-greet is presented by our friends at the Children’s Dental Center in celebration of Children’s Dental Health Month. Families are invited to stop by, say hello to Bluey, snap a photo, and learn more about healthy habits and happy smiles. Included with regular museum admission […]
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Sensory Friendly Night
Iowa Children's Museum 1451 Coral Ridge Ave., Coralville, IA, United StatesJoin 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 […]
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STEM Family Free Night
Iowa Children's Museum 1451 Coral Ridge Ave., Coralville, IA, United StatesJoin us on the last Friday of each month for free museum admission and a special STEM activity, sponsored by Collins Aerospace!
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Discovery Day: Moon Explorers
Iowa Children's Museum 1451 Coral Ridge Ave., Coralville, IA, United StatesWe're taking this no-school day to the moon! Just after a rare total lunar eclipse (more details below!), kids and families are invited to dig deeper into lunar science through hands-on play, exploration, and imagination. Throughout the morning, our PLAYologists will lead interactive activities that help children learn how eclipses happen, explore cultural stories about […]
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Afterschool Studio
Iowa Children's Museum 1451 Coral Ridge Ave., Coralville, IA, United StatesJoin 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; […]
