Discover, Learn & Create at the
Phelps Youth Pavilion
Children's Museum Hours
Wednesday – Saturday | 10:00AM – 5:00PM
Sunday | 1:00 – 5:00PM
3rd Thursdays: The PYP will be open from 10:00AM - 8:00PM on the 3rd Thursday of each month during the fall and winter season.
Admission is $5 per person or $2 with the presentation of a valid EBT card for up to 4 people. WCA members are free
Draw & Learn
Visitors immerse themselves in exhibitions relating to Grant Wood’s early life and paintings that have been reproduced for digital and tangible experiences. Other interactive exhibits available that encourage children to draw and learn about other cultures.
Climb & Play
Additionally, the Phelps Playscape is just around the corner offering a large jungle gym for kids to climb and play and go between gallery spaces.
Travel the World
Children have the opportunity to star in their own plays on stage or take a stroll through a mini town intended to teach visitors of other worldly cultures or adventure
Junior Art Gallery
Pumpkins, Pigs & Pirates: Tales of Arthur Geisert
An interactive new display inspired by award-winning children's book author and Iowa artist, Arthur Geisert!
Where Art Launches a World of
Wonder, Discovery & Learning!
The Phelps Youth Pavilion is a split-level children’s museum filled with creative, hands-on experiences, from simple drawing and painting projects always available in our Arts Workshop to magical high-tech adventures and a climbable Playscape for young ones to traverse.
Celebrating a Birthday? Spend it with Us
Create special memories with your family at your
Phelps Youth Pavilion Birthday Party!
Any adult or child entering the play exhibit areas will
need a wristband. We require one adult for every six children.
Others not entering the play exhibits do not need a wristband.
You can upgrade your package at any time after you book a birthday.
A 50% deposit is required to hold your date/time of a birthday.
Members receive $20 off one birthday package a year.
Bronze | $140
18 Wristbands
– Use of a private room for 2 hours
– All day access to the Pavilion
– Self-directed birthday craft kit
Silver | $180
24 Wristbands
– Use of a private room for 2 hours with a Birthday Buddy staff member
– All day access to the Pavilion
– A fun make-and-take birthday craft during your party
Gold | $300
35 Wristbands
– Includes everything in the Silver Package PLUS an additional make-and-take birthday craft and free passes for each child for a return visit
– Access to a refrigerator and freezer
Birthday Party Inquiries
Please contact Angie Hickok at 319-291-4490
or send an email to angie.hickok@waterloo-ia.org
School Field Trips & Group Tours
Pre-arrange a guided tour for your group (Kids or Adults) and save!
Minimum of 12 per group
Free admission for Waterloo Public/Private Schools (PreK-12)
$3/person - All other public schools & day cares
Bus funds available through the Guernsey Foundation to qualifying schools
Upcoming Events
Mon, Mar 16Phelps Youth PavilionEnjoy $1 admission into the Phelps Youth Pavilion for the week of spring break!
Fri, Mar 20Waterloo Center for the ArtsJoin us for a combined celebration of Waterloo-based painter Greg Hargreaves and Ames-based drawer/jeweler Isaac Prior.
