A hands-on museum for young children with more than a dozen play-and-learn spaces, including a science center, art studio, splash garden and carousel.
The Omaha Children's Museum is built for young kids, with a mix of play areas designed to teach through hands-on activity. The museum says it has been operating for more than 40 years, and it sits just west of downtown, close to the Old Market and Midtown. Permanent exhibits include the Charlie Campbell Science and Technology Center, Art Smart Center, Imagination Playground, Zooland, Tinker Factory, Fantastic Future Me, Sandy's Splish-Splash Garden and the S.T.E.A.M. Cave. The Streck Science Showplace and Bay Family Carousel add live demonstrations and a ride.
Each space targets a different style of play, so kids can build, paint, pretend or experiment. Special exhibits rotate in and out, and the museum lists them on its website, so look for what is on during your stay to add a fresh element for repeat visitors.
It is especially well suited to families with toddlers through elementary-age children, and it works as a strong rainy-day or cold-weather outing. Adults are welcome to join in, and the museum is also a good place to burn energy before or after a long day exploring. Children under 24 months and members are admitted free. Check the Plan Your Visit page for parking details and the museum map before you go.
A 1927 downtown theater that serves as Omaha's home for touring Broadway shows, with performances by the Omaha Symphony, Opera Omaha and Ballet Omaha.
Ticket prices vary by event
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Omaha's major art museum, with more than 30 galleries spanning ancient to contemporary work, three connected buildings and sculpture gardens. General admission is free.
Free entry
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A free contemporary art center in the Old Market, home to an international artist residency, exhibitions and public programs including music performances.
Free entry
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Hours and prices come from Omaha Children's Museum’s official information and can change, so confirm on their website before you go. Back to all things to do
