Join Goldie's Kids Club and the State Historical Museum of Iowa for seasonal break programs throughout the year. Even if school is in session, everyone can learn more about Iowa history any time of the year by exploring the digital library of past Goldie's Kids Club Storytime and Innovative Iowans activities.
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Adventure into the past with special programs during school breaks with the State Historical Museum of Iowa. Join the museum and Goldie's Kids Club for a variety of fun programs and activities including the popular day camp programs and free guided tours of historic sites across the state. Explore historic buildings, get up close while examining artifacts, and learn about Iowa's fascinating past this summer. Winter break programming will be announced in the upcoming months.
The State Historical Museum of Iowa has a wide offering of fun activities for all ages to learn about Iowa history during spring break. Head to the museum to explore the exhibits, attend the family day camp, or register to attend one of the many different engaging programs offered throughout the week.
| Program | Date | Time |
| Drop-in Activity Stations | Friday, March 10 - Friday, March 17 | 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
| Family Exhibit Tours: "Iowa's People and Places"* | Tuesday, March 14 |
10 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. 2 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. |
| Goldie Family Day Camp * | Wednesday, March 15 | 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. |
| Family Museum Collection Tour * | Thursday, March 16 | 10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. |
| Adult Museum Collection Tour * | Thursday, March 16 | 2 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. |
* advance registration required to attend
Join Goldie's Kids Club for guided tours of historic sites across the state of Iowa. Heading outside of the traditional museum setting, Goldie Field Trips helps young historians learn about Iowa's past in the space where history actually happened. The guided tours are free and registration is required to attend each program. An adult must accompany their young historian for the duration of the entire program. Continue to check for future program opportunities throughout the year.
Young historians can learn about Iowa history with unique educational experiences only available at the State Historical Museum of Iowa. Using the museum and exhibits as a unique classroom, participants in the day camps and workshops will explore the museum and the history of Iowa while examining historical artifacts, diving into historical research and learning special skills.
