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Omaha Children's Museum

📍 Leavenworth Business, NE

★4.7(3,973 Google reviews)

Omaha Children's Museum on S 20th St features permanent hands-on exhibits, rotating special exhibitions, daily STEAM programming, a food court, and summer camps. Celebrating its 50th year in 2026.

✓ children's museum✓ STEAM✓ water play✓ summer camps✓ family outing✓ Omaha
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★★★★★Featured review by Steven Enright

Love the place, but, we liked the 2nd level more before the remodel it feels boring now with the new stuff added.

🏆 Family Action Verdict

Best for children ages 1–10. The role-play grocery exhibit and water play captivate toddlers and early elementary kids equally. Summer camps suit ages 4 and up. Grandparents are frequent visitors — the food court and seating areas give adults a comfortable place to recharge between exhibit halls.

â„šī¸ What to Know Before You Go

💡Monday closures apply — plan visits Tuesday through Sunday
⏰Membership covers children under 24 months free and pays off in under three visits for local families
đŸŽŸī¸Summer camp enrollment opens early and fills fast — register as soon as the schedule is published
🚗The museum runs special event weekends throughout the year; check the online calendar for themed programming

đŸ’Ŧ What Families Are Saying

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4.7
★★★★★

3,973 Google reviews

Exhibits loved by all ages60%
Staff & cleanliness praised22%
Great full-day destination12%
Remodel opinions divided6%
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Steven Enright

★★★★★

“Love the place, but, we liked the 2nd level more before the remodel it feels boring now with the new stuff added.”

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Kim Neuhaus

★★★★★

“This is always a fun outing with our grandkids! Favorite activities there include the Hy-Vee shopping area and the water-based play. This visit included time in the Doc McStuffins area, which my granddaughter loved. We spent several hours there, including lunch in their food court. Overall, the staff is friendly, the space is clean and there are activities for all ages and interests.”

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Camara Johnson

★★★★★

“Always a good time with kids”

Reviews from Google

Overview

Omaha Children's Museum has anchored the city's family scene since 1976. Permanent exhibits include a grocery role-play area, water-based play, and an upcoming Super Sports zone. The Doc McStuffins and Once Upon a Carnival exhibits draw strong engagement. Daily programming covers science, engineering, and art, and summer camps run for multi-week enrollment. The on-site food court allows full-day visits without leaving the building.

🕐 Opening Hours

Monday09:00 – 17:00
TuesdayClosed
Wednesday09:00 – 16:00
Thursday09:00 – 16:00
Friday09:00 – 16:00
Saturday09:00 – 16:00
Sunday09:00 – 17:00

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