We love The Lux and try to attend as many free community events as we can. There are always so many…read moretruly fun activities, and both my child and I enjoy experiencing and learning new ways to make art. If you attend a community event, be sure to also check out the exhibits or follow The Lux online--they feature some truly powerful artwork that's absolutely worth seeing. I also love learning about their artists-in-residence and really appreciate their commitment to diversity and inclusion. A friend gifted my young son a pottery class, and he absolutely loved it. I'd love to attend more classes or the day camps, but they are a bit pricier than other options, so we haven't yet. The Lux truly has a heart for engaging children in the arts. If you're able, please support The Lux! It's such a wonderful, colorful, fun gem for everyone and offers classes in a variety of art mediums, including pottery, drawing, painting, printmaking, jewelry making and more.

Between April 17 and April 25th, 2020, the LUX Center for the Arts has their Annual Art Auction,…read moreand it is LIVE online right now. I am one of the artist in the auction. It is the absolute worse economic time to have an art auction, but the best time to support LUX. This has been the largest fundraiser for LUX in the past. Please visit there website to bid on art. I will be in town the beginning of April 2022 to set up my solo exhibition, which will run for 2 months. See you then!

Super fun! I was surprised how many things they had to entertain kids! There was an area toward the…read moreback on the third level where you could explore so many rocks, fossils, animals, live bees, so many things just available to look at. Their discovery center was super cute! If you're looking for a unique and new place to take kiddos, check this place out. We took a 7, 6, 3, and 2 year old and they all had a blast.

Don't bother coming. There is no parking. The whole parking situation is a joke. You can drive…read morethere and leave, or you can park in a spot that gets you a ticket.

This is the museum you should spend the night at, if you ever win a really bizarre contest…read more I've always thought Africa has the modt interesting animals. Anazingly, the ancestors of almost every single one of them used to live in Nebraska! Part zoo (dead animals plus present day ones) part awesome, dinosaur stuffed natural history museum, this is the most overwhelming museum I've been to so far in my quest to hit as many dinosaur museums in the American west as I can. The history of the state is packed with lots of displays besides just the ones I seek out; This is absolutely a world class museum, for the measly entrance fee of $8. Make sure ypu buy your tickets ahead of time, online. I didnt realize this, but they let me in anyway. I think they are called 'timed tickets' or something, there is not a word about this on Google maps, so now you know. It is spacious enough, with 4 floors and dozens of large exhibits on each floor, that you can easily avoid absolutely every single screaming kid and massive family group also roaming the exhibits. A detailed Charles Darwin section is the most complete one I've seen, covering his entire life, as well as his discoveries. The gift shop is full of interesting little trinkets for not very much money as well. All in all, a museum definitely worth the trip!

Staff was wonderful. Had trouble finding parking specifically for the museum. But one phone call…read morefixed that and I found the parking spots. Make sure you know you license plate of your vehicle. The interactive exhibits were aweome and fun. I was just geeking out the whole time.

We recently attended a child's birthday party at the Lincoln Children's Museum, and since it was…read moreheld after hours (5:30-7:30 p.m.), the museum was closed to the general public. While that time slot wasn't the most ideal for our family's schedule, having the museum almost entirely to ourselves was a huge perk. The kids rarely had to wait to use an exhibit, which made for a much more enjoyable experience than visiting during normal operating hours. Overall, the kids had a great time running from exhibit to exhibit, but I did find some of the museum's displays a little underwhelming. A number of the stations could benefit from clearer signage explaining what you're supposed to do. In several cases, it wasn't immediately obvious how an activity was meant to be used or what made it interactive. Some of the exhibits also feel like they're due for an update. Having visited both, I personally think the Omaha Children's Museum offers a wider variety of exhibits and more engaging hands-on experiences, but Lincoln's museum still provided plenty to keep the kids entertained for a couple of hours. The birthday party area itself was pretty standard. It reminded me of a concession stand or cafeteria-style space with tables and chairs. The birthday family was able to decorate a gift table and bring in their own cake, but it didn't really feel like a space where you could create much of a themed party atmosphere. I'm not sure what the museum's decorating policies are, so that may have played a role. One thing that stood out was the lack of water for the adults. The kids had drinks, but there weren't bottled waters or even cups of water available for the parents. I had forgotten my water bottle and ended up filling one of the small paper cups at the drinking fountain, which wasn't my favorite option. The museum also made a couple of announcements over the PA system--one for dinner and another to let everyone know there were about 15 minutes left in the party--but they were so garbled that I couldn't understand either one. I only found out what had been said after talking to other parents. Even with the reduced noise level from having a private event, the announcements were difficult to make out. The building itself has an older feel, which isn't necessarily a bad thing, but it does show its age in places. Overall, the kids had a wonderful time, and that's ultimately what matters most. With some refreshed exhibits, clearer instructions at the activity stations, and a few improvements to the overall guest experience, I think the museum could be even better.

Having grown up going to the Omaha Children's Museum, as a mom, I really like the Lincoln…read moreChildren's Museum. It is so chill, fun, has so many creative spaces catering to all ages. I absolutely loved the careers area where they could learn about careers in ag, architecture, and engineering. Three full levels of fun!

EDGE has a great variety of dancing styles for children of just about any age. The owner and…read moreinstructors are not only professional, but kind and courteous as well. This isn't just a dance studio, this is a dance family.

The Nebraska Reparatory Theatre is a Lincoln gem hidden in plain sight. This professional theatre…read moregroup is housed in the Temple Building immediately across the street (to the east) from the Lied Center and immediately across the street (to the south) from UNL's campus and old CBA. This professional theatre partners closely with the University. The Executive Director of the Nebraska Repertory Theatre is also the Director of UNL's Johnny Carson School of Theatre and Film. I learned all of these things recently after a friend invited me to attend a performance of Sense and Sensibility in the Howell Theatre. The cast and crew was a combination of professionals and students, and the show was great. Tickets are reasonably priced. Check it out!

From meadowlarkmusicfestival.com: "For a week each summer,…read moreclassical music fills the air during Nebraska's only summer classical music offering - the Meadowlark Music Festival. Every July, hundreds of people gather at comfortable venues around the state and listen to world class musicians perform beautiful music. Meadowlark Music Festival continues its tradition of offering family friendly, affordable, classical music to Nebraskans. Dress casual, invite friends, and be prepared to have a very good time at the Meadowlark Music Festival!"

Great joe, super nice behind the counter, friendly relaxed atmosphere, quiet enough to get work…read moredone, and tasty treats. Its my favorite place to stop in and visit or work.

What a wonderful museum. I love the layout and how things are carefully displayed though I know…read moremost museums are fairly equal in that regard. I enjoyed seeing the artwork here. The staff was friendly.

A decently-sized art museum that took about an hour to get through. Many of the exhibits were…read moreinteresting to look at especially the exhibit transforming ordinary things/tasks into abstract pieces of art.

I had an amazing experience! There were so many items packed into such a tiny space. All items were…read morein great shape and the staff were lovely.

Cute little shop! Loved browsing and the ladies working were very friendly. On that particular day…read morethey were offering 40% off any items $10 or more; however, I learned that 80% of the items were marked at $9.99, just low enough to NOT qualify for the 40% discount. Deceptive marketing... I had to put more than a few things back after this discovery, which was a bummer. Probably won't go back, although I admire the cause.