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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 […]

Event Series Lunar New Year Celebration Activities

Lunar New Year Celebration Activities

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

Celebrate the Year of the Snake at The Iowa Children’s Museum! Please join us to celebrate the Lunar New Year, honoring the traditions and culture of the Chinese community in partnership with the Chinese Culture Club and APAPA Eastern Iowa Chapter. Two special activities are planned, highlighting the rich heritage of this festive season: Wednesday, […]

Museum Open (MLK Jr. Day)

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

Spend your day off exploring, playing, and creating together! The Iowa Children’s Museum will be open on Monday, January 20, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Families can enjoy our hands-on exhibits as well as special activities in the Art Studio inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s messages of community and kindness. Take advantage […]

Author Visit: Karen Leggett Abouraya

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

Meet author Karen Leggett Abouraya! Karen will read her heartwarming book Zamzam and lead a fun craft inspired by the story, where kids can create their own paper dolls using fabric, ribbons, yarn, and more. Families can also explore cultural connections with a magnetic puzzle activity and pick up a signed copy of Zamzam in […]

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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!