We came here on our Labor Day vacation and weren't sure what to expect for our little one under 1…read more Our ASTC reciprocal membership made it nice for free admission for our family. Not many photos of the children discovery center but we were pleasantly surprised. Actually our other 2 kids loved it more than our baby. The rest of museum is a mashup of science center meets history museum. The temperature throughout the museum varies from each room like crossing equator. Some of the exhibits felt narrow so really difficult to go back when winding paths over bridge and nature scenery. Gift shop was a bit disappointing. Can't say much of the food since it was mostly for cinema. We opted to just head out to subway for better lunch. Most likely this museum will take a couple of hours since the history part will probably bore them.

This is fun place to go, the price is right and you can learn with out feeling you are being…read moretaught. I was in town for a couple days, my daughter loved it. You should plan to spend a couple hours here at least so you can appreciate what they have to offer.

This was our second time here now with grandma and also youngest one too. This place is the best…read morechildren's museum in central Iowa. Des Moines tried with a newer one but we love this one inside the coralridge mall. It is super convenient to have lunch or grab soda or coffee to recharge. Admission was half off with ACM reciprocal children's museum membership. Gift shop is a bit overpriced and lacking toys. Our kids loved the grocery and bank. Also upstairs has toddler and also quiet room for baby nursing or just peace and quiet.

It was torrentially down pouring and time to take a stop on our cross country road trip, we got off…read morethe exit to walk around a target since a playground was out and saw signs for The Iowa Children's Museum. So glad we saw the signs this place was amazing it was just what our 2 year olds need to burn off some energy after 2ish hours in the car with many more to go. It was surprisingly large, has so many different rooms with different themes for the kids to explore. We let the kids play for close to 2 hours than grabbed food at the mall food court and went back on our way.

I'm including the Arsenal as well as it is beyond awesome:…read more The Government and US Military are to be commended for their openness to allowing civilians on this active site, one deeply vital to our history. It's a gorgeous location packed with so many historical buildings. A car is needed as the place is massive. You will need your ID to check in at the Visitor Center to pass a brief screening procedure. They are fast and friendly. If you do the museum as well, give yourself 2-3 hours for the place which is only accessible from the Moline, Illinois side. Plenty of free parking.

It's a very nice museum. It tells the story of the history of the island and especially the arsenal…read morein a very easy to follow manner. Let's of weaponry on display to geek out over. Free to visit but you have to go through the security clearance procedure to get on the base.

We werr looking for a way to keep busy with our 5 year old while his baby sister napped in the car…read more We were passing through on a car trip. I think 26 dollars for him to play was pretty steep, there isnt that much to do... its mostly little stations to play pretend at like you can see in my photos. He did have fun though, and the place was clean with friendly staff.

This play is one of my favorites in Wisconsin. Knoxville is blessed to have it. We come here every…read moretime we're visiting the grandparents. They have 2 levels and 10 different areas of play! Great for kids walking to 10 I'd say.

A paradise for kids! This is such a thoughtfully designed place full of lots of different themed…read moreareas, from doctor's office to airplane, building areas, lego area, farm area, stage and dress up area, kitchen area, music room, sensory play area, a mini bank, dinosaurs and rocks... the list goes on. It is a large space with tons to do. My toddler was absolutely delighted to be here and could have played all day. A perfect place to bring kids, and it seems like it's geared toward kids between 0-10 years old. Also, there is a changing table as well as a kid sized toilet in the bathroom; they thought of everything! This museum is a fabulous resource for the area.

Wonderful museum for kids of all ages. There are two areas designated for very young kids. The rest…read moreof the museum has an arts room, puppet room, sensory room for children with special needs, areas to run and tumble, and places to build. There's a farm and garden area, and a restaurant section. Fun place to spend hours!

This was not on our list of places to visit when in town but after seeing good reviews we thought…read morewe would give it a look. The volunteer at the desk was very friendly and gave us a good overview. The entry price was modest. While not big the displays were well done and very interesting. I learned a lot about the emigration of Germans to the US and to this area in the 1800s. They made good use of technology to help tell the stories of these immigrants. It was well worth the hour or so of our time to explore this museum. Also a great job of saving this old historic building.

This museum is incredibly informational, but very wordy! Be prepared to do a lot of reading! They…read moredo a very thorough job of covering German history and immigration to the US as well as specifically to the quad city area. They have a cute little gift store, mainly filled with items directly from Germany. Admission to the museum is definitely reasonable at five dollars a person and parking is free with its own dedicated parking lot.

We spent a wonderful winter's afternoon at this quiet (and warm) museum. There were only a few cars…read morein the plaza-level parking lot off of West 2nd the day we spontaneously decided to visit (this lot btw is the best place to park). As soon as we walked in, we were greeted by a friendly and knowledgeable museum associate--she informed us of the layout of the museum, gave us a brief description of the exhibits, and helpfully recommended that we start at the fourth floor and work our way down. It was probably the most organized and efficient welcoming presentation I've ever heard! It was also a bonus that afternoon we showed up on a "free visits" day. I think normally they charge about $14 per person. So, we took what looked to be an upscale freight elevator to the fourth floor and started with the elegant Raven and the Box of Daylight special exhibit by Preston Singletary...this is a very cool multi-sensory work that presents the Native American folktale of how the raven brought daylight (and stars and the moon) to the earth. The interplay of sound and light with the beautiful glass sculptures were really calming and wonderful. The exhibit will be there until August 2026. On our way down to the third floor we saw some mysterious double doors by the elevator that looked like an exit but had a small label nearby, "Wintetgatden exhibit." Good thing we went through the doors because there was an adorable bronze sculpture right on the other side, as well as an expansive view of the Mississippi from a wall of glass windows...a light-filled staircase winds down towards the third floor, and I believe this is the floor with a viewing area set up with easels for drawing! This was a unique and fun part of the museum visit, and there are chairs nearby for relaxing if you don't want to draw... The second floor houses the museum's main collections, including a large collection of Haitian art; we were also able to view a traveling exhibit from D.C. We enjoyed seeing a nice mix of portraiture, landscapes, still life and abstract paintings, sculptures, video art, furniture, and fiber arts... The first floor has the cafe (not open when we were there) and the gift shop... which was very fun to browse. I picked up a book, several stickers and packets of novelty tea for only $1each. This is definitely a fun, lovely, and enriching place to visit if in the Quad Cities area!

Very nice art museum, they had free entrance during July so got in for free. The facility looks…read moremuch bigger on the outside than it has display space on the inside. I asked and they said base floor is parking to boost it above flood stage. There is a lot of off display storage with other admin and mechanical space. It's still a very nice museum and recommend it. The hidden gem is take the back stairway down from the upper floors. There is a nice sitting and art space overlooking the Mississippi. I do wish the museum store had more to offer and there was more comfortable seating off the bar, which also overlooks the Mississippi to enjoy a beverage or snack while enjoying the view.

We stumbled upon this quaint little spot during a walk and were quite impressed by what we found!…read more Per the website and signage, it was built in 1876 and served the children of the Coralville area until 1951. It's a two room schoolhouse and they give free tours by reservation only. It's handicap accessible and actually looks pretty sweet on a nice day! We'll be taking a tour soon with more to come afterwards!

From the owner: **Open by appointment only! Please call Johnson County Historical Society to schedule an…read moreappointment.** Built in 1876, this two-room red brick schoolhouse served the children of the Coralville area until 1951. Visitors experience a typical classroom that would have been familiar to rural and small-town students in the late 19th century. Relive life at an ungraded schoolhouse through a variety of interactive exhibits.

On my way through Iowa, I planned a stop at this museum because I wanted to explore my heritage and…read morelearn more about where my family came from. It's a very well put together museum, not large, but I learned a lot and I spent a good hour going through the exhibits. I think there was a film but I skipped it in the interest of time. I feel a bit bad because I was the only visitor in the place and I hope they get more visitors. It's a very nice museum and considering the contributions that the many Czech and Slovak immigrants have made to America, worthwhile to see.

I went on a date with my boyfriend to visit the National Czech and Slovak Museum. Staff at the…read morefront desk was very friendly and helpful about the exhibit. It turned out to be a really neat exhibit, with lots of interesting information provided everywhere you turned. I liked seeing the rotating mannequins displaying the different outfits worn by the Czech and Slovak people. I also liked reading about their different foods associated with their culture. We both enjoyed our time there very much! The gift shop at the end of the exhibit was filled with all sorts of neat traditional items of the Czech and Slovak culture. All Very Cool! I definitely recommend for everyone to visit this museum at least once in your life!