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“Disguised in Green” Dress-Up Day

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

Do you love the color green? Do you love wearing disguises? How about both?! Join us on Tuesday, December 26th, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for our "Disguised in Green" Dress-Up Day! Why green and disguises? On "Grow a Good Citizen Day', kids cast their vote for the candidate (and event) that they […]

Closing Early at 4 p.m.

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

The Iowa Children's Museum will close at 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 24th. Come play with us again another day!

Holiday Gift Wrapping & Card Party

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

Join us for a drop-in DIY gift-wrapping and card-making session with our friends from the Iowa City Press Co-op. Assorted gift wraps, gift bags, and blank cards will be available, or you can bring your own. There will be plenty of ink, one-of-a-kind stamps, and other art materials to make your wrapping and cards unforgettable. […]

Imagineacres Exhibit Closed

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

The Imaginacres exhibit will be closed on December 12th. Thank you for your patience and understanding while we improve this exhibit by installing new carpet!

Museum Closed

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

The Iowa Children's Museum will be closed Thursday, November 23rd. Come play again soon!

Up, Up, and Away Days

Up, Up, and Away Days

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

Join us on Saturday, November 18th or Sunday, November 19th for a celebration of aviation in our renovated Take Flight exhibit! Thanks to support from Collins Aerospace, this beloved exhibit has been transformed to include new flight simulators, a career corner, a “flight city” play space for little ones, and many other interactive activities that […]

Early Boarding Bash (Member-Only Hour)

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

As we launch the newly completed renovations in Take Flight, museum members are invited to join us for an extra special member hour! Get early access to special aviation activities, enjoy some in-flight snacks (breakfast treats in the party room) and a “wing”-along sing-along.  Be sure to check out all of the Up, Up, and […]

Dance Class with Tippi Toes Dance

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

Join us on Sunday, November 12, 2023 at 10 a.m. for a special dance class with Tippi Toes Dance! This 30 min. dance class is designed for children 18 months to 6 years of age, but all are welcome! Music, movement, balance, and the basic dance steps are introduced in a fun, friendly, and positive […]

Grow a Good Citizen Day

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

Join us on Election Day (Tuesday, November 7th) for Grow a Good Citizen Day! We will host non-partisan activities that introduce children to the role citizens play in a democracy. Event activities include a just-for-kids election to pick our next celebration day theme (don't forget to grab your voter button once you cast your vote) […]

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 to walk through the experiences before, during, and after having surgery.  Activities include a story, learning about surgical instruments, and placing dressings on your doll or stuffed animal.   All activities […]

Shape the Future of Play!

Please take a moment to share your thoughts in our 5-minute survey. Your feedback will help us keep the museum’s exhibits and programs fun, accessible, and meaningful for every child.

Give the gift of play!

Fuel their curiosity and create lasting memories—memberships, gift certificates, and unique toys from our gift shop will spark joy, learning, and endless play!

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!