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Planning a new, thoughtfully designed Omaha Children’s Museum at The RiverFront.

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Sparking joy, curiosity, and connection

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Sparking joy, curiosity, and connection ●

Omaha Children’s Museum is partnering with nonprofit Heritage Omaha and early childhood experts to create a new museum inspired by best practices in early child development. The new museum would be filled with fun, inclusive exhibits and programming inspired by our community.

Facing Omaha’s vibrant and activated Heartland of America Park at The RiverFront, the site at 8th and Douglas streets creates the potential for Omaha Children’s Museum to reach more children and caregivers than ever before.

If all goes as planned and funding is secured, Omaha Children’s Museum would move to its new home in late 2027. It will continue to operate at 20th Street and St. Mary’s Avenue until then.

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What to Know

  • Young girl wearing a green apron with painted designs, holding a paintbrush, smiling, and standing against a polka dot background with a yellow wavy line.

    Engage

    Project partners want to hear from children, caregivers, educators, childcare providers, and community members about what they want in a new museum.

    Connect
  • A joyful child wearing a pink shirt and jeans is playfully sitting against a dotted and purple abstract background, smiling with eyes closed.

    FAQ

    Questions about the location, the timeline or want to know why there’s a station wagon in the building renderings? We have answers to your questions here.

    Learn More
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    Partners

    Experts on early child development are working with project partners to dream big for Omaha, inspired by the science of play and the power of human connection.

    Meet the Team