Best Museums & Educational Spots for Kids

Explore the best best museums & educational spots for kids options for kids and families in Marshalltown

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden

Horticultural exhibits & art galleries. Seasonal blooms showcased outdoors & in a geodesic dome, plus educational programs & art shows.

World Food Prize Hall of Laureates

World Food Prize Hall of Laureates

Grand space for exhibits on world hunger. Beaux arts-style edifice with exhibits on achievements in agriculture & the fight against hunger.

Science Center of Iowa

Science Center of Iowa

Hands-on exhibits, IMAX theater & more. Science-focused interactive galleries & learning labs plus a planetarium & IMAX cinema.

Mainframe Studios

Mainframe Studios

Visit this great place for kids and families!

Pappajohn Sculpture Park

Pappajohn Sculpture Park

Pedestrian space with public attractions. Park housing a sculpture garden, dedicated chess & picnic tables, the Central Library & more.

Terrace Hill Historic Site

Terrace Hill Historic Site

Governor's mansion with guided tours. This historic mansion offering guided tours has been the residence of Iowa's governors since 1971.

Kids Empire Merle Hay

Kids Empire Merle Hay

Visit this great place for kids and families!

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