Best Museums & Educational Spots for Kids
Explore the best best museums & educational spots for kids options for kids and families in Council Bluffs
Squirrel Cage Jail
Historic jail with a unique design. This jail built in 1885 boasts a unique revolving design & now serves as a museum with tours.
Union Pacific Railroad Museum
Unique history exhibits & a gift shop. History museum on the Union Pacific Railroad with unique, interactive exhibits & a souvenir shop.
Dodge House-Historic General
Railroad tycoon's historic residence. This Victorian mansion & onetime residence of a local railroad tycoon offers a peek into the past.
Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge.
Modern bridge connecting Nebraska & Iowa. Open to pedestrians & cyclists, this modern bridge crosses the Missouri River & connects 2 states.
Lauritzen Gardens
Seasonal botanical & flower displays. 100-acre botanical gardens offering exhibits that change with the seasons, plus a cafe & gift shop.
Kiewit Luminarium
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Lewis & Clark Landing at The RiverFront
Sprawling riverside space with exhibits. Large riverfront plaza featuring Lewis & Clark exhibits plus a trail & marina.
Kenefick Park - Union Pacific Locomotives
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The Durham Museum
History exhibits in a 1931 train station. Art deco train station from 1931 featuring displays on Omaha history as well as traveling exhibits.
Museum Of Shadows
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Gene Leahy Mall at The RiverFront
Pedestrian mall with lagoon & gardens. A 10-acre park for strolling, with paths, gardens, a playground, lagoon, waterfall & amphitheater.
Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium
Animal exhibits plus a giant desert dome. Domed indoor habitats, including desert & rainforest ecosystems, plus open-air animal exhibits.
Visit Omaha Pin (Omaha’s Children’s Museum)
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Omaha Children's Museum
Exhibits where kids can play & learn. Playful exhibits & activities encouraging youth to learn about the world through imagination.
Joslyn Art Museum
Diverse collection & rotating exhibits. Galleries, theater & cafe housed in a 1931 art deco building & modern addition by Norman Foster.
Great Plains Black History Museum
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Joslyn Castle & Gardens
Early 1900s castle & grounds, with tours. Scottish-inspired castle & gardens dating to 1903, with guided tours offered several times a month.
Fontenelle Forest
Museum, raptor center & playground. Natural area's hub with a museum, raptor rehabilitation, kids’ classes & indoor playground.
General Crook House Museum
Period pieces in a 19th century home. House museum, once owned by Civil War hero General Crook, offering insights into 19th century life.
Winter Quarters Mill Museum
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Sarpy County Museum
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Prehistoric Putt Omaha
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Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum
Displays & artifacts of aviation history. Institution offering air & spacecraft exhibits, plus rides, a planetarium & kid-friendly activities.
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