• Discovery Day: Playtime Time Warp

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

    Travel back in time with us for a special Discovery Day deep dive into the toys, games, and tools kids loved before tablets and touchscreens. Families are invited to visit our "Time Warp Station" in the Party Room from 10 a.m. to noon for a hands-on exploration of how kids learned and played in the […]

  • Powwow Preview: Little Steps in the Circle, Dance & Crafts Day

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

    Join us for a joyful, family-friendly event celebrating Indigenous culture through Youth Powwow dance performances and hands-on craft activities for children. This interactive preview event invites families to learn about Powwow traditions in a welcoming, playful environment while helping spread the word about the University of Iowa's 29th Annual Powwow, hosted by the Native American […]

  • Teddy Bear Clinic

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

    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 […]

  • Museum Open (Spring Break Hours)

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

    The Iowa Children's Museum is open on Monday, March 16th, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. for special spring break hours. Come play!

  • Friday Smiles: Playdough Dentist

    Friday Smiles: Playdough Dentist
    Iowa Children's Museum 1451 Coral Ridge Ave., Coralville, IA, United States

    The 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 […]