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Coral Cove

Discover hidden treasures and daring adventures in this swashbuckling exhibit

Welcome to Coral Cove, where children can let their imaginations run wild and engage in imaginative play.

Explore a pirate ship or navigate a fort filled with secret passages. The whimsical scenery, costumes, and hidden treasures will inspire children of all ages to embark on exciting adventures.

In Coral Cove, kids can walk the plank, search for hidden treasures, and put together fanciful costumes. Can you find the pirate, parrots, and maps that lead to secret spots? Play out your favorite stories, scenes, or songs, and let your imagination take you on a wild journey.

This exhibit encourages imaginative play and creative expression. When children play in this space with other children, they also gain valuable problem-solving and social skills by working together to create stories and scenarios.

Ways to Play

  1. Put together the fanciest costume.
  2. Now can you put together the silliest outfit?
  3. Where are you going when you wear these clothes?
  4. Can you find the pirate, parrots, and hidden treasure maps?
  5. Are there any secret spots you can discover?
  6. Can you reenact your favorite story, scene, or song?

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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!