• Discovery Days

    Discovery Day: Cardboard Makerspace

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

    Discovery Days are the perfect way to add extra excitement to your day off from school! Designed to make the most of no-school days, we offer unique activities and extra hands-on fun for kids and families. This time around, unleash your imagination in our hands-on Cardboard Makerspace! Families can use tools, tape, and an array […]

  • Teddy Bear Clinic

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

    Join us for a Teddy Bear Clinic activity facilitated by the University of Iowa Child Life Student Association! Bring your favorite doll or stuffed animal for a doctor's appointment where you can take their blood pressure and listen to their heart! Other activities will include make-your-own doctor kits, an x-ray station, and learning about basic […]

  • Footliters Imagination Studio: Penguin Goes to Flight School

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

    Come fly with Penguin and our friends from the Coralville Center for the Performing Arts! Join the cast of Penguin Goes to Flight School for a sneak preview of this charming musical. Then, learn to flip-flap-fly with the best of them in a creative drama workshop led by Young Footliters teaching artists. A short performance, […]

  • Tooth Fairy Pete’s Hide-and-Seek

    Tooth Fairy Pete’s Hide-and-Seek

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

    February is National Children's Dental Health Month, and Pete the Turtle is dressing up as the Tooth Fairy to help kids learn about healthy smiles! All month long, a Tooth Fairy Pete plushie will be hidden in our exhibits. Look high and low to find him! Once you spot him, let our front desk staff […]

  • Engineers Day

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

    Discover what it means to be an engineer! In honor of National Engineers Week, we’re celebrating Engineers Day on Sunday, February 16th, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. This special event invites children and families to explore engineering concepts, meet real engineers from our community, and dive into fun, hands-on STEM activities that highlight the […]

  • 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 […]