Iowa Children’s Museum
Crafting Cheer: Cardmaking Session
Iowa Children's Museum 1451 Coral Ridge Ave., Coralville, IA, United StatesJoin 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 StatesThe Iowa Children's Museum will be closed on Thursday, November 28th. Come play again soon!
25th Anniversary Celebration
Iowa Children's Museum 1451 Coral Ridge Ave., Coralville, IA, United StatesJoin 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 […]
Use Your VOICE Day
Iowa Children's Museum 1451 Coral Ridge Ave., Coralville, IA, United StatesCelebrate Election Day with Use Your VOICE Day at The Iowa Children’s Museum! This special event will introduce children to the many ways they can engage in their community and make their voices heard. From voting in a mock election to hands-on activities in our Art Studio, kids will be introduced to important civic values […]
HalloWEEK
Iowa Children's Museum 1451 Coral Ridge Ave., Coralville, IA, United StatesJoin us for a week of not-too-scary Halloween activities that kids of all ages will enjoy! Bats, spiders, pumpkins, and more will take over our exhibits during the spooky season and families can check out special Halloween activities throughout the week of Halloween (closed Mondays). Farmer Pete is turning the museum into his pumpkin patch […]
Through the Lens of Play (Presentation from Nancy Richards Farese)
Iowa Children's Museum 1451 Coral Ridge Ave., Coralville, IA, United StatesThe Iowa Children's Museum is proud to host award-winning photographer Nancy Farese as part of our 25th-anniversary celebration! Farese invites you to explore the profound impact of play through the eyes of children across the globe. From the laughter of children in refugee camps to unstructured play in diverse cultures, Farese's work shows how play […]
Focus on Fun: A Global Play Day
Iowa Children's Museum 1451 Coral Ridge Ave., Coralville, IA, United StatesJoin us on Sunday, October 20th, for a day of hands-on activities inspired by our new temporary exhibit, “Potential Space: A Serious Look at Child’s Play. " This dynamic art installation celebrates the universal joy of play through captivating photos taken across the globe. This photography-inspired event is 'focused 'on the importance of play. Check […]
The Littlest Mermaid
Iowa Children's Museum 1451 Coral Ridge Ave., Coralville, IA, United StatesJoin us for a special performance of The Littlest Mermaid from the Cedar Rapids Opera at The Iowa Children's Museum! This 40-minute performance is included with museum admission (free for members)! This show is an adaptation of Dvorak's Rusalka. Originally a full-length Czech opera with a tragic ending, this charming English adaptation offers a happy […]
Move it! Dig it! Do it!
Iowa Children's Museum 1451 Coral Ridge Ave., Coralville, IA, United StatesGrab your hard hat and take an up-close look at large construction equipment, big trucks, and emergency vehicles! Our biggest outdoor event of the year takes place just outside of the museum in the Coral Ridge Mall parking lot. Please join us for games, activities, and vehicles of all shapes and sizes. Check back soon, […]
Toddler Takeover
Iowa Children's Museum 1451 Coral Ridge Ave., Coralville, IA, United StatesWith 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 […]
