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Phelps Youth Pavilion

Tourist attraction Amusement center Art museum Childrens museum

Vibrant facility offering interactive educational exhibits for kids, including an artists' workshop. People often mention kids, play, area,


Address

225 Commercial St, Waterloo, IA 50701, United States

Website

waterloocenterforthearts.org

Contact

+1 319-291-4490

Rating on Google Maps

4.70 (262 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Tuesday: Closed
  • Wednesday: 10 am to 4 pm
  • Thursday: 10 am to 4 pm
  • Friday: 10 am to 4 pm
  • Saturday: 10 am to 4 pm
  • Sunday: 1 to 4 pm
  • Monday: Closed

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: kids (23) play (6) area (6)
Reviews are sorted by relevance, prioritizing the most helpful and insightful feedback at the top for easier reference.
  • 5/5 Hilda O. 9 months ago on Google • 274 reviews
    So many cool things inside and out!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 crysta b. 2 years ago on Google
    Great place to play and offers super fun classes. Will absolutely return
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Marcus S. 1 year ago on Google • 126 reviews
    Inexpensive place to take the kids, they can learn and play all at once. There's also a play place included with purchase of wristband. $5 per person, I believe it's $3 on Sunday.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Nathan G. 7 months ago on Google • 32 reviews
    Took three of our children to this place while in town for a wedding. Really enjoyed the children's side of the area, lots to do and very interactive. I would suggest not taking small children through the other art exhibits in the building though, there were some very "adult" themed pieces that my wife and I noticed and quickly moved our children and avoided that they shouldn't see. Stick to the children areas and you'll have a good time
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Remey M. 5 years ago on Google • 24 reviews
    Pretty cool place, my kids enjoyed them selves.pricing isn't bad, great atmosphere. Only complaint there's not much staff in one of the activities area. Basically big kids was running over the little ones.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 D S. 11 months ago on Google • 55 reviews
    So much fun! 7 year old step daughter absolutely loved it, and so did us adult but shh 🤫 there Soo much to do and there's even a playground area indoors for parents to be able to just take a seat while the kids are contained in one room! Museum was very cool and SO many hands on activities for kids of almost any age! Real dinosaur fossils, interactive games. The list goes on!

  • 5/5 Haley J. 4 years ago on Google • 47 reviews
    What a wonderful way for the kids to burn off energy while also learning and stimulating the brain! Even as an adult I love this place. My only fret is that I have to pay $5 each time as an adult, when we're really there for the kids. Not too upset about it, it helps support a local museum.

  • 5/5 Wynde P. 9 months ago on Google • 26 reviews
    Very fun and interactive place for kids. Everything seemed clean and well put together. Reasonable price for all that’s offered. Made for a fun and tiring afternoon. One adult per kid would be my recommendation because there is a lot of exhibits and two floors to explore so kids are likely to split up based on interests. I would say recommended age for kids 3-11. Younger than that would have some fun but in my opinion it was geared towards slightly older children. We’ll be back.

  • 4/5 Rob G. 7 months ago on Google • 24 reviews
    I visited Phelps youth pavilion for a showcase and workshop on Diabetes. Plenty of parking, very clean and modern inside. This is a great facility for hosting events in the community.

  • 5/5 Ryan N. 5 years ago on Google
    Many interactive exhibits, even for 2 year olds! They also have a baby area for little ones to crawl around. The indoor slide is pretty long/tall. Overall, I'm impressed with this being here in this area.

  • 1/5 Kyandra G. 4 months ago on Google • 6 reviews
    I took two of my special education students here for a ‘field trip’ experience. The safety staff followed us around the entire time, and we felt extremely targeted. She also came up to us and stated “I need to know if that’s juice in that cup” and of course it was. Why would my student be drinking anything else? It was an extremely judgmental environment and does not support disabled or special ed kids in ANYWAY.

  • 5/5 Alli S. 4 months ago on Google • 6 reviews
    Love this little gem. Perfect place for the kids to be creative and have fun. Affordable, clean, relaxing, and friendly staff. Bring your kids if they're bored at home. Enjoyable for kids under 12 imo.

  • 5/5 Jacob L. 9 months ago on Google
    Awesome place, coo exhibits for the kids, nice art work

  • 4/5 Dan H. 1 year ago on Google
    Great place to spend a dreary day. The kid has a blast every time we go, and it's cheap. He did all the learning stuff once and lost interest but still loves the jungle gym play thing.

  • 5/5 Shawn L. 1 year ago on Google
    This is a great interactive place to learn about culture and arts. It also has a large play place kids love to burn off some energy in.

  • 5/5 Ashley K. 1 year ago on Google
    Absolutely loved the amount of stuff. Not only fun for kids but fun for adults with kids!

  • 5/5 Liz J. 1 year ago on Google
    My kids love being able to touch everything without have to worry about breaking it. Lots of fun things to play with and see.

  • 5/5 Kayla W. 2 years ago on Google
    Went there today as a family Me, Husband, and 3 daughters (5,3, & 9months) cost was in 20$ and they had a blast. It was a great activity to do on a chilly afternoon. And as they get older explore other exhibit. Will be back!

  • 5/5 Seno T. 1 year ago on Google
    Went twice in 2 days , my doughter realy likes it .Good place for kids..

  • 5/5 Rook G. 2 years ago on Google
    Great place for kids! We easily spent two hours here and could have stayed a lot longer.

  • 3/5 robby v. 1 year ago on Google
    Well it's really impressed with the help they pay attention keep eye on the kids good price to bring your kids for knowledge and fun

  • 5/5 Janet K. 1 year ago on Google
    This is a really nice place for all to visit and a way to help beautify the downtown area! Way to go to get people to know Waterloo better!

  • 5/5 Doug H. 2 years ago on Google
    Kids spent two hours there. Has a 1st and 2nd floor of fun activities.


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Amenities


  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance

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