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The Lincoln Children’s Museum is where adventure takes place for children and their grown-ups! The 23,000 sq. ft. Museum engages a child’s sense of creativity, discovery, and play as they unlock new opportunities in every exhibit through experiential learning.
Admission
| infants | 0-18 months | FREE |
| youth | 19 months-15years | $15.95 +tax |
| caretakers | 16+ | $12.95 +tax |
| Seniors | 65+ | $11.95 +tax |
| Museums For All | all ages | $5 +tax |
| Members | all ages | FREE |
| *Admission is 50% off after 4pm | (does not include Museums for All admission) | |
Group Admission
- Receive a discount of $2.50 per ticket (Group Size: 10-200*)
- Chaperones: 1 adult per every 5 children
- Reservations: Must be made at least two days in advance
*Includes adults and meant for families, for-profit organizations, those not affiliated with schools or daycares
Hours
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Regular Schedule
Mon | 9am – 5pm
Wed | 8am – 5pm
Thurs – 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.
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Closed Dates
New Year’s Day | Jan 1st
Easter | April 20th
Independence Day | July 4th
Halloween | October 31st
Thanksgiving Day | November 27th
Christmas Eve | December 24th
Christmas Day | December 25th
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Open on these 2025 LPS 'no school' days
January 2nd & 3rd
March 10th, 11th, 12th, 13th, & 14th
April 18th
October 13th
September 1st
November 26th & 28th
December 1st, 22nd, 23rd, 26th, 29th, 30th & 31st
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Tinker Theater powered by Molex Hours
Mon | 10am – 3pm
Wed | 10am – 3pm
Fri | 10am – 3pm
Sat | 10am – 3pm
Sun | 11am – 3pm
Tinker is closed on the Museum’s listed ‘closed’ dates.
*hours subject to change -
Kazoo's U-Stop Cafe Hours
Mon | 11am – 3pm
Wed | 8am – 3pm
Thu | 11am – 3pm
Fri | 11am – 3pm
Sat | 11am – 4pm
Sun | 11am – 3pm
The cafe is closed on the Museum’s listed ‘closed’ dates.
*hours subject to change
Guidelines for Your Visit
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The Basics
- Children must be accompanied by an adult. Children are not allowed to enter without an adult
- Our Main Entrance is located on the south side of the building facing the Nebraska History Museum. This is the only way to enter the museum.
- During your visit, Museum staff members may take pictures or videos of visitors for marketing purposes. If you wish not to be photographed, please let the front desk know.
- Bathrooms are available on every floor of the Museum.
- Memberships are non-transferable.
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Food & Drink
Outside food and drinks are not allowed inside the Museum. We offer a variety of food and drink options at Kazoo’s U-STOP cafe located on the upper level. Snack options are also available at the Museum Toy Store next to the welcome desk.
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Accessibility
- A comfort room is located on the Museum’s main level next to the Grow Zone exhibit for any privacy you desire with your little one.
- Mobility Assistive Devices are welcomed at the Lincoln Children’s Museum to allow everyone to take advantage of everything the Museum offers.
- Elevators are located on the east side of every level of the Museum.
- Sensory Backpacks are available for checkout at the welcome desk. Leave a form of identification to check out and check back in at the end of your visit. The backpack includes noise-canceling headphones, fidgets, books, and more.
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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.
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Weapons Policy
The Lincoln Children’s Museum prohibits firearms, knives, or weapons of any kind.
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Museums for all
We’ve reduced the cost of admission so you and your family can enjoy all the magic and wonder here. If you have a Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) or Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card, simply show it when you arrive with a photo ID to receive $4 admission per person in your group.
Through Museums for All, we’re partnering with museums across the country to make sure everyone can experience the best museums have to offer, all for the lowest and most-affordable prices ever.
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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.
