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    Goldie's Kids Club

    The State Historical Society of Iowa has hatched a program called Goldie’s Kids Club to introduce children aged 12 and under to Iowa history – starting with Goldie the eastern goldfinch, the state bird. 

    Goldie's Kids Club members have exclusive access to select museum programs and events. All programs are free for Goldie's Kids Club members.

    Free membership includes:

    • A newsletter full of fun facts and games
    • Exclusive invitations to museum activities
    • A card from Goldie during your child’s birthday month
    • Other goodies throughout the year

    Interested in Goldie’s Kids Club? Join today! 

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    At-Home Summer Expeditions

    Join Goldie and explore the state together through new online activities to bring history alive from the comfort of your own home! Each week of summer will focus on a state historic site, an Iowa history topic or a local museum. Check out these unique summer experiences available only through the State Historical Museum of Iowa!

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    Goldie at Home

    Stuck inside? No problem - we're bringing Goldie's Kids Club to you. Goldie at Home programs and activities are designed to introduce children aged 12 and under to Iowa history right from the comfort of their own home

    Storytime

    Iowa is full of colorful characters! Meet a few each month when a team member from the State Historical Museum of Iowa reads a short story, and then stick around to participate in a hands-on activity and explore an exhibit. The half-hour programs are recommended for young historians (ages 3-7) who are accompanied by an adult. 

    Upcoming Programs Date Time
    A Voyage in the Clouds (Cancelled) June 17
    Mr. Ferris and His Wheels July 15 10:00 a.m.
    You Forgot Your Skirt Amelia Bloomer Aug. 19 10:00 a.m.

    Goldie's Kids Club: First Saturday Programs

    First Saturday programs will resume in September, but don't miss out on Goldie at Home for new Iowa history activities that can be enjoyed at home.

    Join Goldie the Goldfinch on the first Saturday of every month to learn about Iowa history and solve some of its mysteries! Through hands-on activities, artifact examinations, exhibit tours and more, children (ages 8-12) and their families can explore the past... like never before.

    • "History Mystery" programs encourage participants to examine historic artifacts to determine how they were used and who might have used them.
    • "Innovative Iowans" programs involve interactive activities that connect history with STEAM education – science, technology, engineering, art and math.

    All of the programs are free, but advance registration is required for the hour-long programs. Please register by noon on the Friday before the program. Each child must be accompanied by an adult for its duration.

    Help Us Improve Our Programs

    The State Historical Museum of Iowa is looking for ways to improve Goldie’s Kids Club programs. Please take a short survey and tell us how we are doing.

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