Covid-19 Update:
Des Moines Children’s Museum is now open to the public. We have added new exhibit items, spread exhibits further apart to allow space for social distancing, added hand sanitizer stations throughout the museum, and increased our cleaning and sanitizing. We require masks for visitors ages 5 and up, and recommend but do not require them for ages 2-4. At this time we are not taking advance reservations. Additional information can be found HERE
Find us on the lower level of Valley West Mall, near the play area.
Admission:
Ages 1-10: $6
Under 1 or over 10: Donations appreciated but not required
Museum for All: $2.00 (for those with EBT or WICC cards)
Punch Cards: $25 for 5 visits
Membership: $125 for unlimited visits for up to 6 members of the same household, and 50% off admission to museum participating in the Association of Children’s Museums reciprocal network.
Hours:
First Week Of October
Saturday, October 10th: 10:00-5:00
Monday & Tuesday October 5th and 6th: 10:00-3:00
Beginning October 10th:
Monday 10:00-3:00
Tuesday 10:00-3:00
Wednesday Closed
Thursday 10:00-3:00
Friday 10:00-3:00
Saturday 10:00-5:00
Sunday Closed
Last Admission 30 minutes before closing