Iowa Children’s Museum
Tooth Fairy Pete’s Hide-and-Seek
Iowa Children's Museum 1451 Coral Ridge Ave., Coralville, IA, United StatesFebruary 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 […]
Tech Trek: Spring 2025 Session Begins
Iowa Children's Museum 1451 Coral Ridge Ave., Coralville, IA, United States
Engineers Day
Iowa Children's Museum 1451 Coral Ridge Ave., Coralville, IA, United StatesDiscover 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 StatesThe 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 StatesCelebrate 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 […]
Lunar New Year Celebration Activities
Iowa Children's Museum 1451 Coral Ridge Ave., Coralville, IA, United StatesCelebrate 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 StatesSpend 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 StatesMeet 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 […]
Splish Splash Bash
Iowa Children's Museum 1451 Coral Ridge Ave., Coralville, IA, United StatesMake a splash at the museum during this water-themed dress-up day inspired by our favorite Aquatic Ambassador, Pete the Turtle! Whether you’re dressed as a deep-sea diver, your favorite sea creature, or just ready to dodge some imaginary rain, you're invited to dress up in your favorite water-themed gear and join us for a day […]
Member Hour: Gadgets & Gizmos
Iowa Children's Museum 1451 Coral Ridge Ave., Coralville, IA, United StatesDuring this special winter break activity, member families can tinker and explore technology together! Join us for a hands-on session where kids can interact with simple tech tools, experiment with unplugged activities, and learn beginner-friendly tech concepts in a playful way. This scaled-down version of our Tech Trek program is perfect for sparking curiosity and […]
