Phelps Youth Pavilion

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Phelps Youth Pavilion

Waterloo, IA

Hands-on youth museum in downtown Waterloo with interactive exhibits, a climbable play area, art activities, and family visits.

Plan This Visit

Best for

Babies, Toddlers, Preschoolers, Big kids, Mixed ages

Hours

Wednesday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Parking

Parking available

Birthday parties

Available

At a Glance

Venue type

Kids activity center

Age groups

BabiesToddlersPreschoolersBig kidsMixed ages

Play features

Toddler areaPretend playClimbing structureSlidesMuseum exhibits

Family amenities

Free parkingFamily restrooms

Birthday party options

Birthday partiesParty packagesParty host

Visit options

Drop-in visitsClasses or events

Price range

Budget

Toddler-friendly

Yes

Verified only

Yes

Operator type

Museum

Play model

Mixed open play + classes

Supervision model

Caregiver supervised

Max recommended age

Under 9

Structured classes or guided programming

Yes

Inside a larger venue or attraction

Yes

Hours vary due to private events

Yes

Plan Your Visit

MondayClosed

TuesdayClosed

Wednesday10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Thursday10:00 AM-5:00 PM; third Thursdays 10:00 AM-8:00 PM (fall/winter)

Friday10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Saturday10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Sunday1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

About the Venue

Phelps Youth Pavilion is the children-focused wing of Waterloo Center for the Arts, offering hands-on exhibits, imaginative play, art-making, and a climbable indoor playscape. It operates as a family attraction for general admission visits and also promotes birthday parties, making it one of the strongest indoor play destinations in Waterloo for mixed-age children.

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Quick Summary

Best for

Babies, Toddlers, Preschoolers, Big kids, Mixed ages

Hours

Wednesday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Parking

Parking available

Birthday parties

Available

Contact Information

Phone

Address

Waterloo, IA

Location

Iowa Waterloo–Cedar Falls Waterloo, IA

Source & Verification

Last updated

April 4, 2026

Source

Ai Region Research 2026 04 02

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