• 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.

  • We, The Kids

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

    As the United States approaches its 250th birthday, The Iowa Children’s Museum is inviting kids and families to explore community, connection, and civic literacy through play. From Memorial Day through the week of the Fourth of July, “We, the Kids” activities will introduce children to big ideas in kid-friendly, hands-on ways. Children might design their […]

  • Mock Election (with Johnson Co. Elections)

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

    Representatives from Johnson County Elections will visit the museum to host a mock election for the Mayor of CityWorks! Children can cast ballots, learn how voting works, and say hi to local “candidates” George the Puppet and Pete the Turtle, who will make appearances around the museum. Activities are included with museum admission. This activity is […]

  • Art Play Sundays

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

    Creativity looks different every month in the Art Studio! These drop-in experiences invite kids and families to explore different artistic materials, experiment with new techniques, and create together through hands-on play. In addition to all of the art supplies you'll typically find in our Art Studio, check out featured materials, collaborative projects, and artist-inspired activities. […]

  • 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

    Join us for a 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 room […]

  • 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!

  • Protecting the Soil Presentation (with Garden Bridge Outreach)

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

    Garden Bridge Outreach founder Scott Koepke will present a special family-friendly program focused on soil health, sustainability, and caring for the environment. Kids can learn about composting and ways to take care of our earth! Unlike our regular drop-in activities, this program will be a scheduled presentation in the museum’s party rooms, giving families an opportunity to […]