Iowa Children’s Museum
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The Littlest Mermaid
Iowa Children's Museum 1451 Coral Ridge Ave., Coralville, IA, United StatesJoin us for a special performance of The Littlest Mermaid from the Cedar Rapids Opera at The Iowa Children's Museum! This 40-minute performance is included with museum admission (free for members)! Cedar Rapids Opera’s Season 28 children’s outreach opera is an adaptation of Dvořák’s Rusalka. Originally a full-length Czech opera with a tragic ending, this […]
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Mid-Autumn Festival
Iowa Children's Museum 1451 Coral Ridge Ave., Coralville, IA, United StatesCelebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival at The Iowa Children's Museum! Join us in celebrating the harvest moon, a tradition cherished in many Asian cultures, with a special focus on Chinese customs in partnership with Midwest Chinese Academy. Experience Mid-Autumn traditions through hands-on art activities, a Jade Rabbit Scavenger Hunt, and mooncake tasting! At 2:00 join us for […]
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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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Toddler Takeover
Iowa Children's Museum 1451 Coral Ridge Ave., Coralville, IA, United StatesWith school back in session, it’s time to celebrate our littlest learners! Toddler Takeover offers new ways for little ones to learn and play! Throughout the event, caregivers can also discover how young children learn through different styles of play from our museum educators and get helpful tips to make playtime even more meaningful at home. […]
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Slow & Steady Science (with Indian Creek Nature Center)
Iowa Children's Museum 1451 Coral Ridge Ave., Coralville, IA, United StatesIt’s a shellebration of turtles! Meet Peter, the Iowa Children’s Museum’s resident turtle, and discover what life is like for wild turtles with our friends from Indian Creek Nature Center. During Slow and Steady Science, kids can explore turtle habitats, learn about Iowa’s native turtle species, and get creative with other turtle-themed activities. From Peter’s […]
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Grandparents Day
Iowa Children's Museum 1451 Coral Ridge Ave., Coralville, IA, United StatesCalling all papas, mimaws, and nonnos! To celebrate National Grandparents Day, The Iowa Children’s Museum is offering FREE admission to all grandparents with the purchase of a child admission. This special day is made possible thanks to our friends at United Iowa Financial. The ICM also honors grandparents throughout the year with a special membership […]
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CLOSED: Refresh & Reset Week
Iowa Children's Museum 1451 Coral Ridge Ave., Coralville, IA, United StatesThe Iowa Children’s Museum will be closed from Monday, August 25th through Friday, August 29th for our annual Refresh & Reset Week! We’re taking a short break to clean, organize, and make a few behind-the-scenes updates so everything is ready for more hands-on fun. Thanks for your patience while we refresh and reset the museum—see […]
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Summer Camp: Out-of-This-World Space Expedition – SOLD OUT
Iowa Children's Museum 1451 Coral Ridge Ave., Coralville, IA, United States$200 -
Stellar Saturday
Iowa Children's Museum 1451 Coral Ridge Ave., Coralville, IA, United StatesJoin us on Saturday, July 19, from 9:00 a.m. to noon for a special space-themed celebration at The Iowa Children’s Museum! In partnership with NASA and the Iowa Space Grant Consortium, we’ll explore exciting missions and discoveries through hands-on activities in our party room. Guests can learn about NASA’s work and experience the fun of […]
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Chinese Dragon Boat Festival with Midwest Chinese Academy
Iowa Children's Museum 1451 Coral Ridge Ave., Coralville, IA, United StatesCelebrate traditions of the Chinese Dragon Boat Festival with the Midwest Chinese Academy at The Iowa Children's Museum! This immersive experience brings ancient customs to life with student-led readings and hands-on activities that highlight the festival’s rich cultural heritage: Storytime in both English and Mandarin Chinese begins at 10:30 a.m. Explore activities inspired by Dragon […]
