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Explore our exhibits

The Iowa Children’s Museum inspires every child to imagine, create, discover and explore through the Power of Play!

Upcoming Events

  • Member Hour

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

    Members of The Iowa Children’s Museum are invited to come play when The ICM is ONLY open to members! Member Hour is 9-10 a.m. every Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. […]

  • Discovery Day: Moon Explorers

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

    We're taking this no-school day to the moon! Just after a rare total lunar eclipse (more details below!), kids and families are invited to dig deeper into lunar science through […]

  • Member Hour

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

    Members of The Iowa Children’s Museum are invited to come play when The ICM is ONLY open to members! Member Hour is 9-10 a.m. every Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. […]

Programs

We offer a variety of programs throughout the year where kids learn through play.

Day Camps: When school is out, it’s time to play
Enrichment: Screen-free learning & hands-on play
Community: Play can happen anywhere!

Exhibits

Spark curiosity and introduce your child to real-world concepts.

Children’s Hospital

Empower children to explore and better understand healthcare settings and STEM careers
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Coral Cove

Discover hidden treasures and daring adventures in this swashbuckling exhibit
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City Money

Build financial literacy skills as you play with earning, spending, saving and giving
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Lights Out!

Light up your imagination in this playful exhibit for all ages
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City Orchard

Sorting, selling, and counting fun is always in season in this apple orchard
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Take Flight

Fly high and explore careers in aviation!
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Membership

Unlock a full year of imagination and discovery!

Unlimited Play, Member-Only Hours, Discounts & More!

Featured sponsors

Member Month

It’s the best time to become a member! Join or renew in March, and you’ll receive four FREE guest passes to share with friends and family. 

Give the gift of play

This holiday season, give them moments that matter. Memberships and gift cards create warm memories and give curiosity a place to grow!

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 close early at 4pm today (11/29)

Thank you for your understanding!