Lincoln Children's Museum

The Lincoln Children's Musuem is a great place for indoor play and exploring. Many local businesses have contributed to the authenticity of experiences such as HyVee grocery shopping and Runza restaurant food prep. Bryan Hospital and the Lincoln Fire Department sponsor a fire truck experience in minature and health care activities. There are legos, an airplane, construction equipment and even a wooden apple tree with "apples" that fall from the tree. The prairie dog town and animal identification stations are fun too. There's a cafe of sorts that was closed when we went. The only real downside I saw was it wasn't as clean as I would expect. For example, there were cookie leftovers in the fire truck. Since we got there right at 9:00 when they opened, it seems unlikely that this was new. Someone should do a complete walkthrough before they open to make sure it's clean.

We visited here after the zoo. Omg, it exceeded our expectations with 3 floors of fun. Street parking can be difficult so just parked in garage across the street. We had Children's museum reciprocal membership so saved 50% on admission. Our son often ran up and down stairs so had to keep track of him. Too many exhibits that he could be in. Staff was really nice when I lost track of him through his running. There is an actual plane which you can ride the cockpit which was nice. Also, my son loved the supermarket as always. There was nice STEM robotics for claw machine game. There was also food on top level with good selection including iced coffee.

We went here on a hot summer weekday. The biggest hits was the cuckoo clock and the kid size town especially the vet office, hospital, and fire truck. The foam block/shape structure making room was also a favorite. Will be back soon.

My kids and I visited this museum a few month ago and really liked it. We went for a special ice cream making event. The kids loved it so much we got a membership for Christmas. However the days they're open and closed are odd. Why are they closed Monday and Tuesday? They also do not allow outside food or drinks in. This would be okay IF they actually had their little cafe open more than 2/5 days they're open! These 2 days happen to only be Saturday and Sunday. They claim there are drinks and snacks in the gift shop but we scoped it out when we visited last and didn't see anything other than trinkets and apparel. I get that there are needed rules but if you're NOT going to have your snack stop open everyday you're operating or have your gift shop adequately stocked and easily noticeable then you need to make exceptions. At the very least allow an empty water bottle that can be filled at a drink station or manufacturer sealed water bottles. It's already roughly $14 per person who is walking (so basically 18 months) up to a senior. They could take the hit over water a basic necessity.

The stories of fun. Tons of exhibits that are well put together.
Drop off for the kids so if parking is tough...like a little. Valet.

Two kids had a nlast. Clean and spacioua. Front staff was fantastic and answered all questions.

Amazing place to take the kiddos. We could have spent all day there! Three floors of amazing activities for all ages!

We used to love the museum however the last 3 times have been disappointing. The staff is uninformed, exhibits are in disrepair and the cleanliness has gone downhill. Updating is needed.

How has no one reviewed this yet??

I'm a "big kid" now, but this is a must-see for kids, whether you live in Lincoln or you're just visiting. The whole place was designed with kids in mind. From the make-believe grocery store to the prairie dog town, your children will love every minute. It's also great for birthdays (they offer private rooms for cake & presents).

Some of the highlights:
- A real, working hot air balloon
- A video screen that animates your shadow
- A make-believe stage, complete with costumes for your kids to put on a show
- A lunar lander
- large kinetic art display
- Playing with water at the "Big Splash" exhibit

$6.50 for adults & kids
$6.00 for seniors
Kids under 2 are free

Their website is very good & worth checking out before you go.

This place is fantastic. We are visiting town and took our 7 month here to pass time. Being so little we didn't know how he would do, but he absolutely loved it and so did we. This place was full of kids having a blast. It's 3 floors w so much to do for the kids. Very reasonably priced and friendly staff. Would be here regularly if we lived here.

Great place to take the kids for a few hours. They have 3 levels to entertain kids from 2-10+ It is always a lot of fun when we go and they occasionally add new exhibits to keep your kids entertained. They are only open to 5pm so plan to go early. Located downtown within a short walk to several restaurants the kids like like Raising Cains, Noodles, and BW3s.