RANKED AS ONE OF THE TOP CHILDREN’S MUSEUMS IN THE COUNTRY, OMAHA’S IMAGINATION STATION MAKES LEARNING AN ADVENTURE
The Motens recommend the Omaha Children’s Museum for kids under 10 years old, and say kids over 50 will enjoy all of the seating options.
Omaha Children’s Museum is more than 60,000 sq. ft. of hands-on fun specifically designed with kids in mind. Open yearround with a variety of permanent and temporary exhibits, kids are invited to explore, play and learn. A fan favorite is the enormous Super Gravitron ball machine. Families love to drop in a ball, guess where it will land, and track its path ... leading up to a massive ball drop! Hurry to add more balls to the center before it dumps them out all over again. Parents and kids enjoy ongoing science demonstrations including The Amazing Bubble Show and the Whiz Bang Super Science Show. Hear the fizzle, pop and BANG as soda explodes, and marvel at massive bubbles dancing in the air. The science shows change every month so there’s always something new to see.
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THINGS TO KNOW
PERMANENT EXHIBITS
• See something new each visit thanks to
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Imagination Playground includes a kid-friendly hospital, bank, barn, firehouse, and grocery store.
• Geared toward kids from 3-10 years
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Art Smart Center is a colorful space for painting, dancing and creating.
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Charlie Campbell Science and Technology Center encourages curiosity and experimentation.
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OCM Zooland is a colorful zoo of climbable animals.
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Sandy’s Splish Splash Garden offers an outdoor splash pad.
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Fantastic Future Me is where kids can combine interests and aspirations to create their future selves.
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Walker Tire and Auto Service Center is a place for kids to work and play on cars.
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Tinker Lab is a maker-space suited for young kids.
two temporary exhibit spaces, one on each floor of the museum. old, but all ages will be thoroughly entertained.
• A family resting room with tables,
chairs and couches is available for quiet resting time.
• The Rainbow Café offers kid-friendly
snacks on the second floor, and there’s an accessible microwave in the dining area.
• An outdoor picnic area is available for families to take a break.
• The museum store offers science
kits, games, books and more to keep learning at home.
