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.

free admission, anyone?

Make Wednesdays YOUR day at the Museum! Beginning this Wednesday, August 14th, the Lincoln Children’s Museum opens at 8am with FREE ADMISSION for guests arriving between 8am and 9am and a FREE coffee bar for YOU! We know you’re already up with your littles, so look forward to coffee, all day play for your little one and special guests monthly.

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sign up for day camps

Register now for our day camps offered throughout the school year on LPS days off! From Dinosaur Play Day to a Merry Not Scary Halloween Party to S.T.E.M. Fall Fun, there’s a camp for everyone! Day camps are available for children in grades K through 3rd.

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game day play dates

Treat your littles to a tailgate all their own when you register for an LCM Game Day Play Date. Offered during most Husker home football games, this drop-off option provides football-themed games and crafts, time “running plays” among museum exhibits, and a mid-game snack to keep all pint-sized players fueled for fun! Registration required.

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little learners

Our fall Little Learners session is coming up on August 20th through November 5th! 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

thurs – sat | 9am – 5pm

sun | 11am – 5pm

* See sensory-friendly playtime dates & times here.

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 28th

Christmas Eve | december 24th

Christmas Day | december 25th

open on the following LPS ‘no school’ days:

january 2nd, 3rd,

march 10th, 11th, 12th, 13th, 14th

april 18th

october 11th

november 27th, 29th

december 23rd, 26th, 27th, 30th

admission

Infants (0-18 months):
FREE

Youth (19 months-15 years):
$14.95 +tax

Caretakers (16+ years) :
$12.95 +tax

Seniors (65+ years):
$11.95 + tax

Museums for All program:
$3

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