Omaha Children's Museum

Category: Children's museum

Address: 500 S 20th St, Omaha, NE 68102, USA

Phone: +14023426164

Opening hours

Sunday: 9AM–5PM

Monday: Closed

Tuesday: 9AM–4PM

Wednesday: 9AM–4PM

Thursday: 9AM–4PM

Friday: 9AM–4PM

Saturday: 9AM–5PM

Reviews

Shawn Stockemer

Sep 15, 2022

Wow! If you're in the Omaha area and have kids this is a fantastic place to visit. There are hours and activities for kids of all ages to enjoy. Add to that the special exhibits (had a space exhibit when we were there) and you're kids will have a blast. Friendly staff and plenty to do. They even have an area for infants so there really is something for everyone.

Mariah Stevens

Sep 14, 2022

We have enjoyed our trips to the Children's Museum each time we go! The staff is friendly and cheerful. I love that there is something for every age group of kids, as well as changing themes. Another fantastic thing is that there are bathrooms (including family bathrooms) located all throughout the facility. You don't have to travel far with your toddler who is potty training. They are not just pro LGBTQ+, they introduce themselves with their pronouns and there are a few pride flags. This is important to some families, but not mine. I don't agree with pushing this agenda on children, so that's the only reason I give them 4 stars.

Cecily Grandmont

Sep 11, 2022

Great place for kids

anthony hudson

Sep 11, 2022

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Questions & Answers

Can you leave for lunch and come back same day?

KayLee Reiter | Sep 17, 2018
Alexie L. Herrmann | Sep 17, 2018

Yes, as long as you still have your stickers on. You can also bring your own lunch.

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Do you have any discounts for special needs children?

Kris Smith | Sep 17, 2019
Sam | Sep 16, 2020

Not at this time.

How long are the dinosaur exibbit going for

Laurie Ashby | Sep 17, 2018
Sarah Rose | Sep 17, 2018

The forest exhibit is wonderful, by the way.

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Do you have to pay

Arturo Lopez | Sep 17, 2019
Omaha Children's Museum | Sep 17, 2019

Yes, there is admission to enter the museum. It's $13 for kids and adults, $12 for seniors, and free for children under 24 months. A family membership may be purchased and that allows admission into the museum for 12 months, as well as reciprocal membership that provides admission into more than 250 science centers around the U.S.

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Is there a place where we eat there

Ralphie HillZ | Sep 17, 2019
Jenny Newman | Sep 17, 2019

They have a couple of coolers with overpriced items, I'd recommend eating before you go.

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Is the building accessible for wheelchairs?

Rebecca W-L | Sep 17, 2018
pandora | Sep 17, 2018

Yes

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Are you able to bring in your own lunch?

Nicole Terras | Aug 17, 2022
T.J. McKinley ('kinley) | Aug 17, 2022

Yes

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Can you come in and buy a bag of sand with gemstone or fossils without having to pay cover charges?

Deborah Denison | Apr 19, 2022
Victor Slape | Apr 19, 2022

Yes you can. Stop at pay customer service counter.

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How much is paid for membership

Karen Aguirre | Jan 19, 2022
Omaha Children's Museum | Jan 19, 2022

$ 139 for one year

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Are you open if so what hours

Janet Taylor | Sep 16, 2021
Omaha Children's Museum | Sep 16, 2021

Hi Janet, Yes we're open! Our current hours are Wednesdays through Sundays, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. On special event weekends, we're open until 5 p.m. on Fridays-Sundays.

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How much is a yearly family pass?

Sharlyne O'dell | Sep 16, 2021
Shawne Holland | Sep 16, 2021

Unfortunately I don't kmow..My employer has a membership.

Does an parent have to come and stay the whole time or can very welled behaved teens come by there selfs?...

Joshyonna Coppage-Dortch | Sep 16, 2021
Omaha Children's Museum | Sep 16, 2021

Good question! Any child under the age of 12 must be accompanied by a caretaker who is aged 16 or older.

Can i have a birthday party for 15 year olds

Donkeys areus | Sep 16, 2020
Christine Petersen | Sep 16, 2020

Absolutely 👍.

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How much cost

Saleh Waez | Sep 17, 2019
Omaha Children's Museum | Sep 17, 2019

Admission is $13 for children and adults, $12 for seniors, and free for children under 24 months of age and member families.

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Would there be enough for a 13 year old girl to do along with her 8 year old sister?

TAMRA GONZALEZ | Sep 17, 2019
Omaha Children's Museum | Sep 17, 2019

Good question. Our exhibits and programs are all geared toward ages 9 and younger. While we see a lot of older siblings here, whether or not a young teen finds enough to do depends on each individual. Definitely plan on spending a lot of time in the Tinker Lab, where a teen can build and create (safely and with supervision) with real tools like a bandsaw and sewing machine. The special exhibit upstairs often includes elements that are challenging and more appealing to an older demographic, too.

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How much does it cost

Amanda Fitzgerald | Sep 17, 2019
Diane Brinson | Sep 17, 2019

Members - FREE Under 24 months - FREE Adults & Kids - $13 Seniors - $12

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What are the best ages for the museum

Brooke Fiddelke | Sep 17, 2019
Omaha Children's Museum | Sep 17, 2019

We find our exhibits and programs best serve families with children ages 0-9. With rotating exhibits several times a year and daily programs that change frequently, families discover new things every visit!

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Is there a day free !

Hiba Hariri | Sep 17, 2019
Alex Thatcher | Sep 17, 2019

They do a free day 2 times a year they also offer discounts to people with ebt so the membership is super cheap

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Is there a dinosaur area or not any more

Francis Chavez | Sep 17, 2019
Omaha Children's Museum | Sep 17, 2019

Hi Francis, we do not have a permanent dinosaur exhibit, but create a new temporary exhibit every few years. The next dinosaur exhibit will be called Diggin' Dinos, and it will run from Oct. 12, 2019 through April 11, 2020.

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How much does it cost to get in

Shelley Carmack | Sep 17, 2019
Matthew Minzghor | Sep 17, 2019

Starts at $129/year for family membership (+20/cardholder) or $13/person (including children over 2 years old) under 2 is free. Seniors are $12.

What kind of recycle items do you take for art projects. I have some empty plastic cappuccino containers, bottle tops.. Do you want them...

ice king466 | Sep 17, 2019
Omaha Children's Museum | Sep 17, 2019

Hi Vicki - Please call the museum at 402-342-6164 and ask to speak with someone in the Education Department. They will know what is needed for upcoming programs and Tinker Lab projects.

Do they hire 16 year olds?

Essence Esenciá | Sep 17, 2019
Omaha Children's Museum | Sep 17, 2019

Hi Essence, yes we do. Here's more information about working at the museum: http://www.ocm.org/about/employment-volunteers/

How much is admission???

Jose Claudio Añez Vaca | Sep 17, 2019
Omaha Children's Museum | Sep 17, 2019

It costs $ 13 for children and adults (2-59).

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Are there any free days at the museum no admission

James Newman | Sep 17, 2019
Omaha Children's Museum | Sep 17, 2019

Hi James - We have one free day a year that coincides with the Holiday Lights Festival. This year, it was on Dec. 2.

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In the toddler area do they have the children remove their shoes? At the Chicago children's museum they have everyone remove their shoes or cover them in the toddler area and we love it as we know the floor is clean.

Thaddeus Herman | Sep 17, 2019
Tech 77 | Feb 18, 2022

Yes there are no she’s allowed in that area but if you can’t take your shoes off they didn’t provide shoe covers

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Is the children's museum open on labor day?

LO | Sep 17, 2018
Jordanne Cooke | Sep 17, 2018

No it's closed

What is next exhibit

Deb Volz | Sep 17, 2018
Omaha Children's Museum | Sep 17, 2018

Our next seasonal exhibit is Cobweb Castle, running Sept. 29 through Oct. 31, 2018. Our winter exhibit is Super Sports: Building Strength, Sportsmanship & Smarts. http://www.ocm.org/exhibits-and-events/special-exhibits/

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How much for 2 adults and 1 three year old?

Debbie Quiram | Sep 17, 2018
Omaha Children's Museum | Sep 17, 2018

Hi Debbie - Admission is $13 per person. If you plan on visiting multiple times this year, a membership would be your best option.

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Do you guys have any sale for a family of 6

Jemi Hernandez | Sep 17, 2018
D Huntrods | Sep 17, 2018

Buy a family pass if you live in the area. It is $13 for anyone over two until senior pricing which is 60 and over for $12. It also cost $2 for the carousel and train rides.

I Paid for a pass about 2 months ago. Do they send one in mail or how do I rexieve it? Should I call and ask? Wanted to go as a family outing before school started up. On the 15th.

Mercedes Schwerman | Sep 17, 2018
sean cummins | Sep 17, 2018

Dont need pass just id and they mail you your pass

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Is there parking

Bruce Schmidt | Sep 17, 2018
Brandon Jones | Sep 17, 2018

There is free parking on the south side of the building and after that fills up there is more free parking south across the street at the school.

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What ages is it geared for?

AngelA Juergens | Sep 17, 2018
Annette Bettin | Sep 17, 2018

My grandkids at 2-12 all have a lot of fun. Hard to get them to leave.

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What is there to do down there

kryol | Sep 17, 2018
AFRO MAN | Sep 17, 2018

From u kid cooking u food little area 4 toddlers an a train forest snake bar everything in thierbis 4 a kid imagination

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Does this place cost to go?

Brittany Tuel | Sep 17, 2018
Anthony D'Agosta | Sep 17, 2018

Only if you go inside and pay and get a sticker.

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Can u bring ur own food in

Ruthie Anderson | Sep 17, 2018
Robert Zimba | Sep 17, 2018

Yes

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My grandbaby is 20 months old is this something she would be old enough for?

Robin Mccune | Sep 17, 2018
Robert Zimba | Sep 17, 2018

Once your child can walk then there is plenty for them to do.

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Is the museum packed with field trip groups in mid May?

Charis Prunty | Sep 17, 2018
Omaha Children's Museum | Sep 17, 2019

Hi Charis - May is not one of our busier months for field trips. To make sure the experience is enjoyable for everyone, we set a limit on how many children on field trips can be at the museum at any given time. If you call the museum ahead of time, 402-342-6164, our receptionist can tell you if there are any field trips expected that day and the number of students we anticipate.

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How much is it for 2 kids and 4 adults

Dylan | Sep 17, 2018
woah. keyya | Sep 17, 2018

12$ a person

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Can I use my sisters pass without her being there?

shawna lewis | Sep 17, 2018
Martina Ryan | Sep 17, 2018

I agree I'm pretty sure they check an ID as well.

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How much dose it cost a person

shamolama moo moo | Sep 17, 2018
Christina Large | Sep 17, 2018

Adults and kids over 2 is $12. Kids under 2 are free.

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Can you buy a gift card from the children museum for a birthday gift?

Amber Kriegshauser | Sep 17, 2018
Tara | Sep 17, 2018

Yes you can! You can choose any amount.

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