Iowa Children’s Museum
HalloWEEK
Iowa Children's Museum 1451 Coral Ridge Ave., Coralville, IA, United StatesJoin us for a week of not-too-scary Halloween activities that kids of all ages will enjoy! Bats, spiders, cave monsters, and more will take over our exhibits during the spooky season, and families can check out special Halloween activities throughout the week of Halloween (closed Mondays). Pete is taking the museum to the MOON for […]
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.
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!
Use Your VOICE Day
Iowa Children's Museum 1451 Coral Ridge Ave., Coralville, IA, United StatesCelebrate Election Day with Use Your VOICE Day at The Iowa Children’s Museum! This special event will introduce children to the many ways they can engage in their community and make their voices heard. From voting in a mock election to hands-on activities in our Art Studio, kids will be introduced to important civic values […]
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; […]
Toddler Takeover
Iowa Children's Museum 1451 Coral Ridge Ave., Coralville, IA, United StatesWith school back in session, it’s time to celebrate our littlest learners! Toddler Takeover offers new ways for little ones to learn and play! Throughout the event, caregivers can also discover how young children learn through different styles of play from our museum educators and get helpful tips to make playtime even more meaningful at home. Please […]
After Dark – SOLD OUT
Iowa Children's Museum 1451 Coral Ridge Ave., Coralville, IA, United StatesYour inner child called—they want a night out! Join us for After Dark, a grown-ups-only night at The Iowa Children’s Museum, presented by Randstad and The Jill Armstrong Team. Play your way through The Iowa Children’s Museum with activities that bring out the kid in everyone. Relive parachute day in gym class, jump around in […]
Meet the Norms
Iowa Children's Museum 1451 Coral Ridge Ave., Coralville, IA, United StatesMeet Pete the Turtle’s cousins—Norman, Normella, and Normina! These playful new pals are here to help everyone have a great time in The Iowa Children’s Museum by showing us how to Be Safe, Be Kind, and Be Gentle while we play. Kids can make their own Norm button, color their favorite turtle, join special sing-alongs, […]
Play to Connect (Virtual Workshop)
Iowa Children's Museum 1451 Coral Ridge Ave., Coralville, IA, United StatesJoin Darcie Yamada, Early Childhood Mental Health Therapist, for a virtual workshop created especially for parents of preschool-aged children. Together, you’ll explore how simple, child-led play can strengthen your relationship, build trust, and support your child’s emotional growth. Darcie will share practical strategies and examples you can use at home to nurture connection and confidence […]
Discovery Day: Puppet Parade
Iowa Children's Museum 1451 Coral Ridge Ave., Coralville, IA, United StatesWhen school is out, it's time to play! This time, you can help us make parade accessories from 9-11:45 a.m. ...then join Pete, George, and other museum puppet friends for a parade through the museum at noon!
