Iowa Children’s Museum

Address
1451 Coral Ridge Ave.
Coralville, IA 52241 United States Get Directions
Phone 319-625-6255
Website https://theicm.org/

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  • Stellar Saturday

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

    Join us on Saturday, July 18, 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 […]

  • Summer Sing-Along (ft. Three Blind Mice)

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

    Join local band, Three Blind Mice, for a family-friendly performance on our new stage! Children and caregivers can sing, dance, clap, and move along during this musical performance. Three Blind Mice is a children’s songwriting coalition born in Iowa City. They write and play for the fun of it, tackling the strangest ideas in our […]

  • Mail a Letter to Your Future Self

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

    Join our Director of Exhibits, Kelly, and other members of Mail Art Group of Iowa City (MAGIC) for a creative mail art activity where children can write or create postcards and letters to their future selves. The museum will mail the creations at a later date, creating a surprise message from the past for children to receive […]

  • Let’s Learn About Bikes! (with the Iowa City Bike Library)

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

    Staff from Iowa City Bike Library will help kids learn about the parts of a bicycle through hands-on exploration, including opportunities to take bikes apart and put them back together. Activities included with museum admission. This activity is part of our "We, The Kids" celebration of America's 250th birthday. Click here to learn about all of the […]

  • Summer Sing-Along

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

    Join members of The Iowa Children’s Museum team for a fun, interactive sing-along on our new stage! Children and caregivers can sing, dance, clap, and move along to a mix of familiar favorites and original songs celebrating community, kindness, and summertime fun. This activity is part of our “We, The Kids” celebration of America’s 250th […]

  • Protecting the Soil Presentation (with Garden Bridge Outreach)

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

    Garden Bridge Outreach founder Scott Koepke will present a special family-friendly program focused on soil health, sustainability, and caring for the environment. Kids can learn about composting and ways to take care of our earth! Unlike our regular drop-in activities, this program will be a scheduled presentation in the museum’s party rooms, giving families an opportunity to […]

  • We, The Kids

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

    As the United States approaches its 250th birthday, The Iowa Children’s Museum is inviting kids and families to explore community, connection, and civic literacy through play. From Memorial Day through the week of the Fourth of July, “We, the Kids” activities will introduce children to big ideas in kid-friendly, hands-on ways. Children might design their […]

  • Chinese Dragon Boat Festival (with Midwest Chinese Academy)

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

    Celebrate 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 a storytime with Dr. Donglin Chai and hands-on activities that highlight the festival’s rich cultural heritage. Dr. Donglin Chai will have her storytime and Chinese Speak! lesson at 11:00 am Hands-on activities incorporating Dragon Boat Festival […]

  • Mock Election (with Johnson Co. Elections)

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

    Representatives from Johnson County Elections will visit the museum to host a mock election for the Mayor of CityWorks! Children can cast ballots, learn how voting works, and say hi to local “candidates” George the Puppet and Pete the Turtle, who will make appearances around the museum. Activities are included with museum admission. This activity is […]