Best Museums & Educational Spots for Kids

Explore the best best museums & educational spots for kids options for kids and families in Lincoln

Lincoln Children's Museum

Lincoln Children's Museum

Interactive exhibits & programs for kids. Hands-on, 3-level learning museum offering interactive exhibits, educational activities & day camps.

University of Nebraska State Museum - Morrill Hall

University of Nebraska State Museum - Morrill Hall

Natural & cultural history of the state. Founded in 1871, this museum explores Nebraska's biodiversity & culture & also offers a planetarium.

Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum

Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum

Displays & artifacts of aviation history. Institution offering air & spacecraft exhibits, plus rides, a planetarium & kid-friendly activities.

Prehistoric Putt Omaha

Prehistoric Putt Omaha

Visit this great place for kids and families!

Sarpy County Museum

Sarpy County Museum

Visit this great place for kids and families!

Fontenelle Forest

Fontenelle Forest

Museum, raptor center & playground. Natural area's hub with a museum, raptor rehabilitation, kids’ classes & indoor playground.

Joslyn Castle & Gardens

Joslyn Castle & Gardens

Early 1900s castle & grounds, with tours. Scottish-inspired castle & gardens dating to 1903, with guided tours offered several times a month.

Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium

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.

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