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Event Series Member Hour

Member Hour

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

Members of The Iowa Children’s Museum are invited to come play when The ICM is ONLY open to members! Member Hour is 9-10 a.m. every Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Come play early and enjoy a less busy environment! Learn more about membership here.

Event Series “Potential Space: A Serious Look at Child’s Play.”

Gallery Hours for Potential Space: A Serious Look at Child’s Play

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

Join us on Tuesday, September 24th, from 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. and Thursday, September 26th, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. for our open gallery hours for our new temporary exhibit, "Potential Space: A Serious Look at Child’s Play" by acclaimed photographer,  Nancy Richards Farese. These special museum hours are free and open to […]

Event Series Member Hour

Member Hour

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

Members of The Iowa Children’s Museum are invited to come play when The ICM is ONLY open to members! Member Hour is 9-10 a.m. every Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Come play early and enjoy a less busy environment! Learn more about membership here.

Toddler Takeover

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

With school back in session, it's time to celebrate our littlest learners! Join us as we celebrate the completion of updates to our ImagineAcres exhibit (designed just for children under 5) with special farm-themed activities. This event is where farm fun meets early childhood development. From hands-on sensory activities to playful barnyard games, we will […]

Event Series Member Hour

Member Hour

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

Members of The Iowa Children’s Museum are invited to come play when The ICM is ONLY open to members! Member Hour is 9-10 a.m. every Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Come play early and enjoy a less busy environment! Learn more about membership here.

Event Series “Potential Space: A Serious Look at Child’s Play.”

Gallery Hours for Potential Space: A Serious Look at Child’s Play

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

Join us on Tuesday, September 24th, from 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. and Thursday, September 26th, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. for our open gallery hours for our new temporary exhibit, "Potential Space: A Serious Look at Child’s Play" by acclaimed photographer,  Nancy Richards Farese. These special museum hours are free and open to […]

Peter the Turtle’s Birthday Bash

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

Join us for a special birthday shell-ebration! We're throwing a party for Peter the Turtle, our beloved aquarium resident, and the inspiration behind our Aquatic Ambassador mascot, Pete. Peter is a western-painted turtle who has lived at the museum since we opened at Coral Ridge Mall 25 years ago! Get ready for a day filled […]

Event Series Member Hour

Member Hour

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

Members of The Iowa Children’s Museum are invited to come play when The ICM is ONLY open to members! Member Hour is 9-10 a.m. every Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Come play early and enjoy a less busy environment! Learn more about membership here.

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!