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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.

Museum Closed

Museum Closed

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

The Iowa Children's Museum is closed on Mondays. Come play again soon!

Sensory Friendly Night

Sensory Friendly Night

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

Super Hero Night is now Sensory Friendly Night! While the name has changed, the details of the event remain the same. We hope you'll join us! Join us on the last Sunday of each month for Sensory Friendly Night! This event is designed for families with members who experience sensory sensitivities, are on the autism […]

Free
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.

STEM Family Free Night

STEM Family Free Night

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

Join us on the last Friday of each month for free museum admission and a special STEM activity, sponsored by Collins Aerospace!

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.

“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 […]

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 […]

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 25th-29th

The Iowa Children’s Museum will be closed Monday, August 25th, through Friday, August 29th, for routine cleaning and maintenance. This includes STEM Family Free Night. 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!