Iowa Children’s Museum
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Featured After DarkAfter 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 […]
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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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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, […]
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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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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 […]
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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!
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Kinder Club: Fall Session 3 Starts
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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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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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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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; […]
