Third Saturdays of the month Tour begins at 11:00am and ends at noon. Free for everyone. Join us each month to get a fresh look into the Museum's main exhibition through connecting conversations with one of our passionate docents. Learn the stories behind the work and talk "art" with ease…

Join the Polk County History Center on the 3rd Saturday of each month at 11am for an architectural tour. Learn about the neoclassical architecture, the construction of the building, and stories behind the iconic Old Polk County Courthouse.

Mondays, 10:30am. An early literacy program for children not yet reading. Explorations V Children's Museum programs are designed to focus on a particular learning style and/or developmental level and have fun themes that rotate monthly. Explorations V Children’s Museum delivers educator-directed programming daily as part of general admission or museum…

Mondays, 4pm. Maker-style projects that are open-ended for young engineers. Explorations V Children's Museum programs are designed to focus on a particular learning style and/or developmental level and have fun themes that rotate monthly. Explorations V Children’s Museum delivers educator-directed programming daily as part of general admission or museum membership.

Tuesdays, 10:30am. Science inquiry projects scaled to meet the needs of various developmental levels. Explorations V Children’s Museum programs are designed to focus on a particular learning style and/or developmental level and have fun themes that rotate monthly. Explorations V Children’s Museum delivers educator-directed programming daily as part of general…

The series takes place on the third Tuesday every month from 12 to 1pm. Democratic Dialogues is a monthly speaker series that seeks to highlight subjects from US democracy and to help encourage community discussion and create an engaged voter base in Polk County. Participants are encouraged to bring their…

Wednesdays, 10:30am. Shake, tap, and roll through a morning of music, dance, and movement. Explorations V Children's Museum programs are designed to focus on a particular learning style and/or developmental level and have fun themes that rotate monthly. Explorations V Children’s Museum delivers educator-directed programming daily as part of general…

Wednesdays, 4pm. Sensory learning is in full swing as you squish, pound, and play with interesting textures. Not just with your hands, either. Explorations V Children's Museum programs are designed to focus on a particular learning style and/or developmental level and have fun themes that rotate monthly. Explorations V Children’s…

Thursdays, 10:30am. Kids explore culinary arts and learn how to blend flavors and prepare food. Explorations V Children's Museum programs are designed to focus on a particular learning style and/or developmental level and have fun themes that rotate monthly. Explorations V Children’s Museum delivers educator-directed programming daily as part of…

May 20 & 21 @ 7:30pm. Intended for mature audiences. Tickets: $10. Written by Robert Askins. Received five Tony Award nominations, including Best New Play. An irreverent, occasionally shocking, and perpetually hysterical romp to hell and back with a demonic bible school puppet. The play explores faith, morality, and human…

Fridays & Saturdays, 10:30am. Open-ended art projects where every kid explores their artistic ideas. Explorations V Children's Museum programs are designed to focus on a particular learning style and/or developmental level and have fun themes that rotate monthly. Explorations V Children’s Museum delivers educator-directed programming daily as part of general…

Tuesdays & Thursdays, 4pm. Step into The Lab to practice coding and engineering with the best in tech toys. Explorations V Children's Museum programs are designed to focus on a particular learning style and/or developmental level and have fun themes that rotate monthly. Explorations V Children’s Museum delivers educator-directed programming…

Wednesdays, 10am-4pm. Artists and musicians gather to create. Bring your own supplies. Order in lunch.