BETTENDORF, IOWA (June 9, 2020) — After raising more than $500,000 through grants, corporate donors, private donors, and public sources; the Family Museum is ready to open the Luckey Climber presented by Genesis Birth Center to the public.
BETTENDORF, IOWA (May 21, 2020) — Beginning Friday, May 22, 2020, the Family Museum will once again open its doors to the public. New guidelines have been implemented to help ensure the health and safety of Museum staff and guests.
BETTENDORF, IOWA (October 8, 2019) — Family Museum has earned the Certified Autism Center™ (CAC) designation, which is granted by the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES) and demonstrates Family Museum’s dedication to providing a supportive environment for guests with autism and other sensory disorders.
BETTENDORF, IOWA (September 26, 2019) — Monsters are invading the Family Museum! Enjoy favorite activities like pumpkin-painting, glow-room activities, PLUS new activities: Mini Monster Mittens, FrankenScience, a monster zoo, Monsters Inc-inspired performances by the Family Museum Dance Company, and much more! Sunday, October 20, 2019, 12– 5PM. $9 for general admission; Family Museum members are free.
BETTENDORF, IOWA (April 16, 2019) — On Saturday, April 27, 6:30–10PM, the Family Museum will host “Night at the Museum,” an exclusive, one-night fundraising event for adults featuring food and drinks, composed and prepared by local chefs and businesses. Guests will embark on a scavenger hunt to explore everything that the Museum has to offer.
Bettendorf — Looking for something to do during Spring Break? Look no further! The Family Museum has twelve great days of spring break programming for your family to enjoy. All events and performances are included with admission or membership. Sponsored by the Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs.
**Due to the expected turnout for Koo Koo Kanga Roo, admittance will be limited to the first 1,500 visitors.**
Bettendorf — Looking for something to do during Spring Break? Look no further! The Family Museum has twelve great days of spring break programming for your family to enjoy. All events and performances are included with admission or membership. Sponsored by the Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs.
Colorful India Day with the Kalanjali Dance Academy
Monday, March 12
Performances at 10:30 am and 1:00 pm
Activities 11:15 am – 1:00 pm
Bettendorf — The grownups get to have their New Year’s Eve fun at night, so the Family Museum offers kids a chance to celebrate the arrival of 2018 during the daylight hours with “Noon Year’s Eve”, a countdown to 12:00 noon! This event will be on Sunday, December 31, from 9:00 AM through 12:00 PM with a countdown at 12:00 noon. The Museum will close at 2:00 PM.
Bettendorf — The Family Museum will host an Eclipse Viewing Party on Monday, August 21. Activities will be held from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm with eclipse viewing from 1:00 – 1:30 pm, weather permitting. Visitors will make a special piece of art with rays from the sun, do an orbit dance, attempt to make their own eclipse, meet an astronomer, and take a look at the sun with a solar telescope.
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