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Museum Closed

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

The Iowa Children’s Museum will be closed on Sunday, April 20th, alongside Coral Ridge Mall being closed. Come play again soon!

Event Series Discovery Days

Discovery Day: Cardboard Makerspace

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

Discovery Days are the perfect way to add extra excitement to your day off from school! Designed to make the most of no-school days, we offer unique activities and extra hands-on fun for kids and families. This time around, unleash your imagination in our hands-on Cardboard Makerspace! Families can use tools, tape, and an array […]

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 […]

Footliters Imagination Studio: Penguin Goes to Flight School

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

Come fly with Penguin and our friends from the Coralville Center for the Performing Arts! Join the cast of Penguin Goes to Flight School for a sneak preview of this charming musical. Then, learn to flip-flap-fly with the best of them in a creative drama workshop led by Young Footliters teaching artists. A short performance, […]

Event Series Tooth Fairy Pete’s Hide-and-Seek

Tooth Fairy Pete’s Hide-and-Seek

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

February is National Children's Dental Health Month, and Pete the Turtle is dressing up as the Tooth Fairy to help kids learn about healthy smiles! All month long, a Tooth Fairy Pete plushie will be hidden in our exhibits. Look high and low to find him! Once you spot him, let our front desk staff […]

Engineers Day

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

Discover what it means to be an engineer! In honor of National Engineers Week, we’re celebrating Engineers Day on Sunday, February 16th, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. This special event invites children and families to explore engineering concepts, meet real engineers from our community, and dive into fun, hands-on STEM activities that highlight the […]

Lights Out! Exhibit Closed

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

The Lights Out exhibit will be closed starting Tuesday, February 11th. Thanks for your patience as we make more exciting updates to this space!

World Pizza Day

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

Celebrate World Pizza Day with a slice of fun! From 10:00 a.m. to noon, join Pete’s Play-Dough Pizza Zone in the party room for some hands-on fun. Throughout the day,  pizza-themed sing-alongs and a World Pizza Passport will add some extra flavor to your visit. You can also explore pizza facts from around the globe when […]

Shape the Future of Play!

Please take a moment to share your thoughts in our 5-minute survey. Your feedback will help us keep the museum’s exhibits and programs fun, accessible, and meaningful for every child.

Give the gift of play!

Fuel their curiosity and create lasting memories—memberships, gift certificates, and unique toys from our gift shop will spark joy, learning, and endless play!

Closed August 26th-30th

The Iowa Children’s Museum will be closed Monday, August 26th, through Friday, August 30th, for routine cleaning and maintenance. Thank you for your patience while we work to make our exhibits even better for your next visit!

Due to Winter Weather

We will be closing at 5:00 pm on 2/12

Thank you for your understanding!