dream it. then do it.
There are certain magic moments that money just can’t buy – such as walking on the moon, scoring the winning touchdown, performing on stage or flying above the birds to name just a few. Now imagine a place where you can do all this in an afternoon. Imagination flexes its strengths in the 3 floors of exhibits available to children (and adults) of all ages.
Luckey Climber
a one-of-kind, three-story climbing structure
This climber is the first of its kind in Nebraska! It stretches three stories high, offering a view of each floor of the Museum. The towering, plant-like structure invites children to climb, explore, and play like never before. Learn more about the Luckey Climber exhibit HERE.
Instruments on Deck
let’s create a musical masterpiece together!
Located outside on the upper deck, these outdoor percussion pieces offer kids and parents alike unlimited music-making fun. From the bongos to the chimes and many more, get ready to feel the beat! Thank you to our generous donor, The Dolezal Family, for bringing Instruments On Deck to the Museum.
Here We Grow
an all-new exhibit experience in Nebraska agriculture
Designed with a focus on interactive play, the all-new “Here We Grow” exhibit boasts a variety of activities that allow children to explore the world of farming and agriculture in a way that is both entertaining and educational. Learn more about the exhibit HERE.
explore the Orchard
sponsored by the Kimmel Foundation
Push, jump, and turn through this exhibit to see what apple items you can make, learn about how honey bees and apple trees are best buddies, sell pretend items at the Apple Market, and more!
Watch the video to see what some museum-goers have to say about this fun new exhibit.
A special thank you to the UNL College of Journalism for partnering with the Lincoln Children’s Muesum for 2023’s Digital Media Camp. This video was created by Mitchell Brandt, Will Adams, and Lydia Hernandez.
grow zone
The Grow Zone is a space specifically designed to encourage the growth of our youngest guests (ages 0-3). We are very careful with washing and sanitizing toys in this area, since we know that little ones love to test out everything using all their 5 senses. This area is also gated off from the rest of the exhibit floor, so your toddler won’t accidentally make their way out with the big kids.
lower level
Set the lights, grab a costume and jump onstage on the Johnny Carson Stage. Prefer to stay behind the scenes? Choose one of our many puppets and put on a special show at the Puppet Theater.
Explore the prairie dog tunnels, interconnected underground pathways near the base of the Museum’s apple tree.
Or discover all that’s new in, on, and around our BRAND NEW Exploring Trees – Inside AND Out exhibit! Sights, sounds, smells, and hands on building will provide the roots of great play!
main level
In Tiny Town, the kids rule all through learning at the same time! Featuring a BRAND NEW pint-sized Union Bank and Trust located adjacent to the Hy-Vee Grocery Store.
At Tracy’s Collision Center, kids get their hands dirty tuning up a car and applying new paint jobs. Or they can quickly save the day by hopping on a Harley Davidson police motorcycle, thanks to Frontier Harley Davidson and drive a refurbished Lincoln Fire & Rescue fire truck.
Medical discoveries are made daily inside our Bryan Health Center exhibit and children can experience their first visit to the dentist at our Lincoln Pediatric Dentistry exhibit, complete with a moose patient and sample x-rays!
upper level
Blast off from the top floor of the Museum! Your little one will be able to explore outer space in the Lunar Lander and patrol the surface of a new planet in the Lunar Rover. Suit up before the launch sequence!
Or take the latest in first-class travel when you hop into our real-life Cessna or low-flying Puddle Jumper.
Feeling more grounded? Try out being a conductor on our BNSF train! Blast the horn as you take control of delivering customer’s products.
Push, jump, and turn through this exhibit to see what apple items you can make, learn about how honey bees and apple trees are best buddies, sell pretend items at the Apple Market, and more!