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Omaha Children's Museum

500 South 20th St, Omaha, NE 68102
402-342-6164
Ranked #8 of 66 attractions in Omaha
4.5 of 5 stars 56 Reviews
Type: Children’s Museums
Description: Hands-on museum that provides an ever-changing series of interactive exhibits, workshops, and special events.
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Omaha, Nebraska
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012

I have taken our son, since he was 3 to the children's museum(he's 5 now) and he always has a great time. We love the traveling exhibit upstairs because it means there is always something different to see, however you do have to pay extra to do it. Fun things for kids 2-8.

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Omaha, Nebraska
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012

Our granddaughter loves to visit the Children's museum - she especially liked the saber tooth tigers but is also enjoying the new construction display.

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Omaha, Nebraska
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

Our child had just turned two and he could have stayed there all day. The children's museum is quite large with many different areas. There is a playground area, a pretend grocery store, a mechanical area with play balls, a carousel and more. Plus it has a seasonal exhibit, which was dinosaurs at the time we went. Mine was scared... More

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Waterloo, Iowa
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

It's a tad expensive for the adults who don't actually do anything. Also it's not a museum but more of a Fun & Play for toddlers to about 5 or 6. Lots of stuff for them to do and interact with.

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Omaha, Nebraska
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

I needed a rainy day babysitting activity and decided to check it out. Wow, what an awesome place for all ages! I was with a 7,4, and 1 year old and they had a blast! The museum has so many interactive exhibits, we all learned a lot! Highly recommend!

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Omaha, Nebraska
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2012

Our family always had a blast with the many activities and traveling shows at the Omaha Children's Museum, mostly when our kids were between 5 and 11 years old. So many fun memories were had over the years; but sadly, tween/teen years set in and all interest went out the window. Now Mom & Dad just need an excuse to... More

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Blair, Nebraska
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2012

Great place to take the kids and youhave fun too! It has been years since I was there, but the kids I took there (my own and school children) still talk about it.

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Sioux City, Iowa
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2012
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Lots of hands on activities for all ages. Staff was friendly and helpful. Our three kids could have stayed all day and gone back again the next day and still would have plenty to do.

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Council Bluffs, Iowa
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2012

This place is lots of fun! There is lots to do for any aged child, and they are always adding/changing the exhibits. My children always enjoy playing here. It can get pretty busy and pretty noisy during the summer and on the weekends.

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nebraska
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2012
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We went with our grandkids (3 & 1.5). Star Wars was the theme this time. Last time it was dinosaurs. There is so may fun things to do, it is easy to spend many hours here. If you live in the Omaha area, join so you can come back all year long for free.

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