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  • Lights Out! Exhibit Closed

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

    The Lights Out exhibit will be closed starting Tuesday, February 11th. Thanks for your patience as we make more exciting updates to this space!

  • World Pizza Day

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

    Celebrate World Pizza Day with a slice of fun! From 10:00 a.m. to noon, join Pete’s Play-Dough Pizza Zone in the party room for some hands-on fun. Throughout the day,  pizza-themed sing-alongs and a World Pizza Passport will add some extra flavor to your visit. You can also explore pizza facts from around the globe when […]

  • Lunar New Year Celebration Activities

    Lunar New Year Celebration Activities

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

    Celebrate the Year of the Snake at The Iowa Children’s Museum! Please join us to celebrate the Lunar New Year, honoring the traditions and culture of the Chinese community in partnership with the Chinese Culture Club and APAPA Eastern Iowa Chapter. Two special activities are planned, highlighting the rich heritage of this festive season: Wednesday, […]

  • Museum Open (MLK Jr. Day)

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

    Spend your day off exploring, playing, and creating together! The Iowa Children’s Museum will be open on Monday, January 20, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Families can enjoy our hands-on exhibits as well as special activities in the Art Studio inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s messages of community and kindness. Take advantage […]

  • Author Visit: Karen Leggett Abouraya

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

    Meet author Karen Leggett Abouraya! Karen will read her heartwarming book Zamzam and lead a fun craft inspired by the story, where kids can create their own paper dolls using fabric, ribbons, yarn, and more. Families can also explore cultural connections with a magnetic puzzle activity and pick up a signed copy of Zamzam in […]

  • Splish Splash Bash

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

    Make a splash at the museum during this water-themed dress-up day inspired by our favorite Aquatic Ambassador, Pete the Turtle! Whether you’re dressed as a deep-sea diver, your favorite sea creature, or just ready to dodge some imaginary rain, you're invited to dress up in your favorite water-themed gear and join us for a day […]

  • Member Hour: Gadgets & Gizmos

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

    During this special winter break activity, member families can tinker and explore technology together! Join us for a hands-on session where kids can interact with simple tech tools, experiment with unplugged activities, and learn beginner-friendly tech concepts in a playful way. This scaled-down version of our Tech Trek program is perfect for sparking curiosity and […]

  • Countdown Celebration

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

    Let’s ring in the new year ALL DAY LONG! Join us on Tuesday, December 31st as we celebrate 2025 arriving across the world with hourly countdowns. Countdowns will take place at 11 AM, 12 PM, 1 PM, 2 PM, 3 PM, and shortly before 4 PM. Noisemakers, balloons, and other celebratory items will be available […]

  • Closing Early at 4pm

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

    The Iowa Children's Museum will be closing at 4:00 p.m. on December 31st. Come play a bit earlier in the day!

  • Member Hour: Shadows & Snowflakes

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

    Help us bring our very own winter wonderland to life using shadows! Stop by the Art Studio for a creative session blending art and science! Craft unique snowflakes using tissue paper, cardstock, and more, then bring them to life on our shadow screen to explore how light and materials interact. Little ones can explore tabletop […]

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Give the gift of play

This holiday season, give them moments that matter. Memberships and gift cards create warm memories and give curiosity a place to grow!

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!