your invitation

to imagination

The Lincoln Children’s Museum instills a love of learning for children of all ages through the lens of discovery and play.

sign up for day camps

Register now for Camp Play! Registation for our week-long summer camps is now open! Plus, our day camps are offered throughout the school year on LPS days off, including Spring Break! S.T.E.M. Fall Fun, there’s a camp for everyone!

Winter and Spring Camps: Kindergarten – 3rd grade

Summer Camps: Must be entering grades 1st – 3rd for the 2025-2026 school year

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little learners

Our next Little Learners session is coming up on April 9th! Get registered today! Little Learners is a weekly education program designed specifically for children ages 2-4 years old with a caregiver. Each program session lasts six weeks long, with activities valuing the whole child to support healthy bodies and minds.

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luckey climber

Visit the new Luckey Climber exhibit, a one-of-a-kind, three-story, climbing structure located within the Here We Grow exhibit. The structure resembles a large plant with colorful, leaf platforms to climb, within the safety of a protective net.

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instruments on deck

Permanently located outside on the Museum’s upper deck, kids and adults alike can play with outdoor percussion pieces. The musical masterpieces are unlimited with this interactive play exhibit.

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hours

regular schedule

Wed | 8am – 5pm

Thu – Sat | 9am – 5pm

Sun | 11am – 5pm

*Sensory-friendly hours are offered weekly on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 3pm-5pm, during a calmer time when open to the public.

closed on:

New Year’s Day | January 1st

Easter | April 20th

Memorial Day| May 26th

Independence Day | July 4th

Labor Day | September 1st

Halloween | October 31st

Thanksgiving Day | November 27th

Christmas Eve | December 24th

Christmas Day | December 25th

open on the following

2025 LPS ‘no school’ days:

January 2nd & 3rd

March 10th, 11th, 12th, 13th, & 14th

April 18th

October 10th

November 26th & 28th

December 22nd, 23rd, 26th, 29th, 30th & 31st

admission

Infants (0-18 months):
FREE

Youth (19 months-15 years):
$15.95 +tax

Caretakers (16+ years) :
$12.95 +tax

Seniors (65+ years):
$11.95 +tax

Museums for All program:
$4 +tax

Members:
FREE!

*Admission is 50% off after 4pm.

*10% off general admission for military and first responders with valid ID.

*No other discounts apply to these admission promotions including coupons or Museums for All admission pricing.

WEAPONS POLICY: The Lincoln Children’s Museum prohibits firearms, knives, or weapons of any kind.

NO OUTSIDE FOOD OR DRINK ALLOWED: Snacks, drinks, and more are available at Kazoo’s U-Stop Cafe located on the upper floor of the Museum.

VISITOR POLICY: Exhibits and programs are designed for children ages 0-12. For the safety and security of all guests, to enter the Museum your group must include an infant or child (ages 0-12) accompanied by a caretaker age 16 or older. We welcome individuals with disabilities who will benefit from our exhibits and programs.

All infants and children must be accompanied by their age 16+ caretaker for the entirety of the museum visit and at no point should children be left unattended.

If visiting the museum as a larger group, we require that a 1:5 adult to child/infant ratio is met for the visit.

Please read our Visitor Code of Conduct