Join us for a Teddy Bear Clinic activity facilitated by the University of Iowa Child Life Student Association! Bring your favorite doll or stuffed animal for a doctor's appointment where you can take their blood pressure and listen to their heart! Other activities will include make-your-own doctor kits, an x-ray station, and learning about basic […]

Join us for a monthly celebration of hands-on exploration designed for children five and younger! These special playtimes are the perfect opportunity to focus on your little one’s development through play. Each month, we’ll feature a different play schema—key behaviors that help kids make sense of the world—and pair it with activities in the party […]

We gave our Lights Out! exhibit a major glow up—and now it’s time to celebrate! This dark, sparkly, space-cave-inspired room is packed with updated activities, new creatures, and even more ways for kids to play with light and shadow. Come see what’s new and help us celebrate this reimagined space with some glowing fun! Here’s what you […]

Join us on Saturday, July 19, from 9:00 a.m. to noon for a special space-themed celebration at The Iowa Children’s Museum! In partnership with NASA and the Iowa Space Grant Consortium, we’ll explore exciting missions and discoveries through hands-on activities in our party room. Guests can learn about NASA’s work and experience the fun of […]