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Splish Splash Bash

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

Make 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 States

During 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 […]

Countdown Celebration

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

Let’s ring in the new year ALL DAY LONG! Join us on Tuesday, December 31st as we celebrate 2025 arriving across the world with hourly countdowns. Countdowns will take place at 11 AM, 12 PM, 1 PM, 2 PM, 3 PM, and shortly before 4 PM. Noisemakers, balloons, and other celebratory items will be available […]

Closing Early at 4pm

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

The Iowa Children's Museum will be closing at 4:00 p.m. on December 31st. Come play a bit earlier in the day!

Member Hour: Shadows & Snowflakes

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

Help us bring our very own winter wonderland to life using shadows! Stop by the Art Studio for a creative session blending art and science! Craft unique snowflakes using tissue paper, cardstock, and more, then bring them to life on our shadow screen to explore how light and materials interact. Little ones can explore tabletop […]

Museum Closed

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

The Iowa Children's Museum will be closed on December 25, 2024. Come play again soon!

Closing Early at 4pm

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

The Iowa Children's Museum will be closing at 4:00 p.m. on December 24th. Come play a bit earlier in the day!

Crafting Cheer: Cardmaking Session

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

Join us in the Art Studio for a festive cardmaking session! From 9- 11 a.m. on Saturday, December 21st, we will be crafting a variety of holiday cards for the loved one in your kiddo's life! Your child can choose to decorate a card created by our team or make their own homemade card from […]

Museum Closed

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

The Iowa Children's Museum will be closed on Thursday, November 28th. Come play again soon!

Event Series 25th Anniversary Celebration

25th Anniversary Celebration

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

Join us on Saturday, November 16th, and Sunday, November 17th, for a totally awesome celebration of 25 years of play! We’re going to “Party Like It’s 1999!” with museum admission at our original 1999 price—just $4.50 per person for this weekend only! This throwback pricing is made possible by support from our generous friends at […]

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!