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World's Greatest Spring Break for Kids 2026

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Date:
March 16, 2026 - March 20, 2026

Time:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Location:
Grout Museum of History & Science/Sullivan Brothers Iowa Veterans Museum
503 South Street
Waterloo, IA 50701
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Contact:
Benjamin Miller (email)
319-234-6357

Join the Grout Museum District and other downtown attractions for World’s Greatest Spring Break for Kids sponsored by McElroy Trust! 

  • Enjoy $1 admission per child and $1 per accompanying adult.
     
  • Watch daily 15 minute $1 planetarium shows in the Norris Corson Family Planetarium at 9:30, 10:30, 11:30AM, 12:30, 1:30, 2:30, 3:30 and 4:30PM.
     
  • Enjoy a FREE “pop-up” Imaginarium 
     
  • 25% OFF SALE ON ALL MEMBERSHIPS! Use code SPRINGBREAK25 or purchase at the museum.
     
  • Take part in theme days (sneak peeks of this summer's camps) & a spring break passport: complete each day’s themed crafts and activities to get a stamp in your passport. Stamped passports will be entered into a drawing for a prize!
    • Monday: Road Trip
    • Tuesday: Puzzles & Secrets
    • Wednesday: Tall Tales
    • Thursday: Games Throughout History
    • Friday: Space Race
       
  • 3 Behind the Scenes Tours Monday, Wednesday-Friday with Registrar Nick Erickson 

    - 11AM, 1 & 3PM
    - 30-45 minutes
    - 8 people cut off per time slot
    - Pre-booking is optional
    - $5 admission
    - Ages 9 & up

  • Rensselaer Russell House Museum Open Tuesday-Thursday. $1 admission.

  • Concessions

Learn More: mcelroytrust.org/spring-break