The Lincoln Children’s Museum is a 23,000 sq. ft, three-floor destination for a child’s imagination! Here children can unlock future inspiration through the power of play. Our hands-on exhibits and programs give children access to a treasure trove of knowledge in arts, sciences, and humanities. And that knowledge supplied through imagination can then be applied throughout the rest of their lives!
Unlock adventure by becoming a Museum member, or swing by the Museum next time you’re in downtown Lincoln! No matter your family, a visit to the Museum will help your little ones uncover what they can be or where they can go all through learning while they play.
Then and Now
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Then
In 1987, a group of committed parents and educators came together to concept a hands-on learning Museum for children in Nebraska. After a 10-day “Sights and Sounds” exhibit in 1988 that attracted 10,000 families, a permanent Museum opened in December 1989 containing a dozen simple, handcrafted exhibits.
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Now
Now, the Lincoln Children’s Museum offers three floors and 23,300 sq. ft of interactive learning through numerous exhibits sponsored by various local organizations! Children can shop for groceries in Hy-Vee, learn about farm-to-table connections at Kimmel Orchard, or serve up an ace at the Husker Sports Area.
The Lincoln Children’s Museum is a member of the Association of Children’s Museums (ACM), and we encourage guests to visit other children’s museums throughout the country when traveling. You can purchase a “Museum Traveler” membership to receive reduced admission to nearly 200 children’s museums nationwide!
The Museum is a private non-profit, 501(c)(3), and receives no city, state or federal tax dollars. When you give to the Lincoln Children’s Museum, you’re giving a future of limitless possibilities to the children of Lin
Donations for Organizations
Lincoln Children’s Museum is a proud supporter of events, schools and charitable causes in and around our community that are child-focused. While we would like to support every one of these causes, we cannot always ensure our participation. If your cause meets the following criteria, you would be eligible for a donation from the Museum:
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Located and providing services within 25 miles of Lincoln -
Current standing as either a 501 c(3) charitable organization or public/private school
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Child-centered mission
Unlock Adventure, Become a Member!
After as few as two visits, your membership pays for itself! Our selection of memberships open the door to days of family fun and memories. Memberships are a great gift that gives all year long.
