Plan Your Visit

The Iowa Children’s Museum is a learning laboratory where kids can play, learn about the world around them, and create lasting memories. Our exhibits are not only fun—they’re backed by overwhelming research that says playing is essential! Every time your child visits The ICM, they’re learning through the Power of Play.

Hours

Open Tuesday through Sunday from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. Closed Mondays.

Member Hour is Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 9:00 – 10:00 am (members only).

Visit our event calendar for special hours and events.

We are still monitoring museum capacity. Visitors without a membership may be put on a waitlist during very busy days.

If you prefer to play when fewer guests are in the museum, we recommend coming on a weekday. On the weekends, we are typically less busy in the afternoon. Exhibits may also be busy during field trips or large group visits (see below).

Upcoming Group Visits: 5/24 (10a-12p), 5/25 (11a-1p), 5/26 (10a-1p), 5/27 (10-11:30a)

Pricing

Admission is $9 for children and adults. Senior Admission (60+) is $8. Infants under 1 are free. Admission is always free for members!

Location

The Iowa Children’s Museum is located in Coral Ridge Mall in Coralville, Iowa. The museum entrance is located just inside the southeast mall entrance, next to the skating rink and food court.

Amenities & Accessibility

Facility

• Elevators – Guests are welcome to use the elevator to reach the second floor of the museum. It is located near the front desk, across the hall from the rainbow stairs.
• Family Sanctuary – Located in the ImaginAcres exhibit, the Family Sanctuary provides a private, quiet space for guests. This space can be used by nursing parents, those with sensory needs, or anyone in need of a break from the lively exhibits environment.
• Restrooms – All restrooms have changing tables and are wheelchair-friendly. Accessible stalls are available in restrooms on the first floor.  Private gender-neutral restrooms are available on the second floor. A bathroom designed for our youngest guests is available inside the ImagineAcres exhibit.
• Parking – Parking is available right outside our doors! Coral Ridge Mall has more than 5,000 free parking spaces, including many handicap accessible spots.
• Strollers – Stroller parking is available in the coat rack area, located on the first floor near the City Money exhibit.
• Wheelchairs – The museum main entrances are wheelchair accessible with power assist doors and the majority of spaces within the museum are wheelchair accessible. If you are in need of a wheelchair, free rentals are provided at the Coral Ridge Mall Guest Welcome Center.

Welcoming Everyone

• Free Events – We offer a variety of free events and programs throughout the year, including STEM Family Free Night, Super Hero Night, and a number of annual community events. Visit our event calendar to learn more.
• Group Visits –  Email reservations@theicm.org to discuss options if you would like to bring a group of 10 or more guests to the museum.
• ICM for Everyone – We offer free admission and memberships to families in need as part of our ICM for Everyone accessibility programs. Click here to learn more.
• Languages – Multilingual PLAYologists wear pins that indicate the language(s) they speak. They would love to chat with you! Click here to view translated versions of our outreach materials.
• Mask Policy – We recommend that all guests (2 years+) wear masks in our space.
• Museum Social Stories – A social stories binder is available for checkout at the front desk. Our virtual tour can also offer a look at our space for those planning a visit.
• Nursing Parents – We support nursing parents wherever they choose to feed or soothe their children within our space. If you prefer a more private location, the Family Sanctuary is available in our ImaginAcres exhibit, and a Nursing Room is available in the Coral Ridge Mall food court family restroom area.
• Sensory Resources – The ICM is a certified Sensory Inclusive™ location. Guests can check out a bag from the front desk with items that can help lessen sensory overload including noise-reducing headphones and fidget toys. Certain areas within our exhibits are also marked with KultureCity “Headphone Zone” and “Quiet Zone” signage.
• Service Animals – Service animals and service animals-in-training are always welcome in The ICM, in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Animals such as “comfort animals” or “therapy animals” are not service animals as defined by the ADA and are therefore not allowed in our exhibits.