Charles H. MacNider Art Museum

Imagination Playground is inside!

Last Updated 11/1/2024


The Imagination Playground is back inside and ready for your creations!
During the fall, winter & spring the blue blocks are located in the Salsbury Room and are available during regular museum hours when there is not an event being held in the Salsbury Room.
Make sure to call ahead (641-421-3666) if you are traveling to the museum just to use the Imagination Playground to make sure it is available. There is no charge to use the blue blocks or to visit the museum.
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