Des Moines Children's Museum

"Good place to take the kids, especially for the cost ($6 entry). Lots of different things to do, and it's expanded a little since the first time we came into a back room. They do have party rooms for birthdays and a snack area. They do have a few basic snacks for sale (Goldfish, Rice Krispie treats)."

"The Childrens Museum is an inventive and creative place for kids to engage their imagination in all kinds of play centers. It's well-cared for and changes often to keep it interesting!"

"This place is fun for littles, we've been here quite a few times. Our 7 year old still enjoys it but is running out of things that entertain him. Our youngest likes the hospital and the firehouse set ups. The hours can be a little hard to align with our schedule however."

"We love coming here! $6/child for entry. We’ve been taking our child for about 3 years now and she always has a great time, easily can spend 2 hours here. Staff is very friendly and accommodating. 3 bathrooms, at least one with a potty seat to sit over the adult toilet and a step stool. Great variety and new stuff being added. Happy to see them using their profits to make the place bigger and better. Stroller parking, snack room with vending ice cream machine, sink, nursing area, and party room."

"We came here for a birthday party. Since the parents wanted a private party they were very accommodating and opened early. All of the kids has the place to themselves for 2 hours. There is a also a private party room sectioned off in the back. There are lot of things for them to enjoy. A lot of the fun stuff is homemade and very imaginative. The boys and girls were constantly entertained with the variety of things. Of all the activities, the adults found the giant Lite Brite to most interesting. If you want to entertain your kids for a few bucks and let them run free (literally) this is the place. Bring drinks, unless water will do. They do have a water fountain in the back for filling bottles."