Iowa Children’s Museum

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

Events at this venue

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  • Play to Connect (Virtual Workshop)

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

    Join Darcie Yamada, Early Childhood Mental Health Therapist, for a virtual workshop created especially for parents of preschool-aged children. Together, you’ll explore how simple, child-led play can strengthen your relationship, build trust, and support your child’s emotional growth. Darcie will share practical strategies and examples you can use at home to nurture connection and confidence […]

    Free

  • Meet the Norms

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

    Meet Pete the Turtle’s cousins—Norman, Normella, and Normina! These playful new pals are here to help everyone have a great time in The Iowa Children’s Museum by showing us how to Be Safe, Be Kind, and Be Gentle while we play. Kids can make their own Norm button, color their favorite turtle, join special sing-alongs, […]

  • Use Your VOICE Day

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

    Celebrate 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 […]

  • Move it! Dig it! Do it!

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

    Grab 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, […]

    Free

  • The Littlest Mermaid

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

    Join 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)! Cedar Rapids Opera’s Season 28 children’s outreach opera is an adaptation of Dvořák’s Rusalka. Originally a full-length Czech opera with a tragic ending, this […]

  • Mid-Autumn Festival

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

    Celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival at The Iowa Children's Museum! Join us in celebrating the harvest moon, a tradition cherished in many Asian cultures, with a special focus on Chinese customs in partnership with Midwest Chinese Academy. Experience Mid-Autumn traditions through hands-on art activities, a Jade Rabbit Scavenger Hunt, and mooncake tasting! At 2:00 join us for […]

  • Toddler Takeover

    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! Toddler Takeover offers new ways for little ones to learn and play! Throughout the event, caregivers can also discover how young children learn through different styles of play from our museum educators and get helpful tips to make playtime even more meaningful at home. […]

  • Slow & Steady Science (with Indian Creek Nature Center)

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

    It’s a shellebration of turtles! Meet Peter, the Iowa Children’s Museum’s resident turtle, and discover what life is like for wild turtles with our friends from Indian Creek Nature Center. During Slow and Steady Science, kids can explore turtle habitats, learn about Iowa’s native turtle species, and get creative with other turtle-themed activities. From Peter’s […]

  • Grandparents Day

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

    Calling all papas, mimaws, and nonnos! To celebrate National Grandparents Day, The Iowa Children’s Museum is offering FREE admission to all grandparents with the purchase of a child admission. This special day is made possible thanks to our friends at United Iowa Financial. The ICM also honors grandparents throughout the year with a special membership […]

  • CLOSED: Refresh & Reset Week

    Refresh & Reset Week (Museum Closed)
    Iowa Children's Museum 1451 Coral Ridge Ave., Coralville, IA, United States

    The Iowa Children’s Museum will be closed from Monday, August 25th through Friday, August 29th for our annual Refresh & Reset Week! We’re taking a short break to clean, organize, and make a few behind-the-scenes updates so everything is ready for more hands-on fun. Thanks for your patience while we refresh and reset the museum—see […]