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 […]

The 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 […]

Join 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 […]

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)! 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 […]

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 […]

Join us for a special birthday shell-ebration! We're throwing a party for Peter the Turtle, our beloved aquarium resident, and the inspiration behind our Aquatic Ambassador mascot, Pete. Peter is a western-painted turtle who has lived at the museum since we opened at Coral Ridge Mall 25 years ago! Get ready for a day filled […]

Join us on Saturday, September 14th, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for NASA's annual International Observe the Moon Night! International Observe the Moon Night is held when the Moon is around the first quarter ― a great phase for evening observing. Before the moon comes into view that night, join us for a day […]

Calling all papas, mimaws, and nonnos! To celebrate National Grandparents Day, The Iowa Children’s Museum is offering $1 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 […]