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Art Studio

Nurture your child's creative potential and unleash their imagination

Let your child’s artistic side shine!

The Art Studio provides a creative outlet for kids of all ages to explore their imagination and unleash their artistic potential. With a focus on using recycled materials, children can express their creativity through structured and unstructured art activities, creating a one-of-a-kind masterpiece to take home.

Designed for families to flow in and out at their leisure, the Art Studio accommodates visitors of all ages, attention spans, and schedules. We offer a wide array of supplies so children can dive into an endless world of inspiration and experiment with new techniques to bring their creative visions to life.

This exhibit offers the perfect opportunity for kids to develop essential skills like fine motor development, problem-solving, and critical thinking. Being creative also builds confidence and an appreciation for the value of reusing and recycling materials.

Ways to Play

  1. Find and use at least 6 different materials to create a unique work of art.
  2. Create a 3D work of art using only paper.
  3. Fill the entire paint window with a vibrant and colorful painting.

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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 26th-30th

The Iowa Children’s Museum will be closed Monday, August 26th, through Friday, August 30th, for routine cleaning and maintenance. Thank you for your patience while we work to make our exhibits even better for your next visit!