Enjoy exciting exhibits, special events, and a fun Star Wars event this Winter!
Exciting Exhibits
Imagination: Celebrating 40 Years of Play – Now open through April 15, 2017
Play with the favorites from the past 40 years including popular items from Itty Bitty City, Once Upon a Farm, and Construction Zone: Return of the Bulldozer. Enjoy fun activities including an Obstacle Course, Giant Operation Game, Combine, Mini Basketball Court & Soccer Field, Dentist Office, and more!
Block Party – Opening Jan. 21 – April 9
Build, stack, and create cities in this new special exhibit including Read & Build Story Times!
Special Events
First Friday Family Date Nights
Held on the First Friday of each month now through April, the museum stays open late for families to play! The theme for the next one on Friday, February 3, 5 – 8 p.m. is Candyland, where children can travel through a life-size Candyland game, and more! First Friday Family Date Night activities are included with regular museum admission or membership.
FREE Events (Registration Required. Museum admission is not included.)
Yoga with Youngins – Wednesdays (9:15 – 10 a.m.)
January 18, 25, February 1, 8, 15, 22
- A certified children’s yoga instructor will teach yoga to children, ages 6 weeks to 18 months, (and their special adult) in a fun, relaxed and positive atmosphere.
- This class is FREE, but requires registration online as space is very limited. Museum admission is not included. Limited availability for each session. Ages 6 weeks – 18 months. One adult per child is required. Must bring personal yoga mats. Mats are not provided.
Advanced Baby & Me Sign Language – Thursdays (9:15 – 10 a.m.)
January 19, 26, February 2, 9, 16
- Come learn baby sign language together every Thursday morning by a trained instructor. This class is recommended to adults who’ve already taken the museum’s Baby and Me Sign Language or another introductory class.
- Free to all Members and Non-Members. Museum admission is not included. Limited Availability for each session. One adult per child is required. Registration is for one session only. Multiple registrations for additional sessions is allowed. Participation in each session is recommended.
Coming this April – Dinner on the Dark Side
Do you have a big Star Wars fan in your house? Get ready for Dinner on the Dark Side, a special Omaha Children’s Museum event, featuring Star Wars themed food and activities includes all-ages Jedi Training sessions, a 501st Legion costume exhibition, and interaction with costumed characters.
Dinner on the Dark Side
Saturday, April 22
6 to 9 p.m.Tickets are $35 for non-members, $30 for members. A limited number of tickets will go on sale. The ticket on-sale date will be announced soon.
Giveaway: Win A Family Pass to the Omaha Children’s Museum! (ENDED)
One Family Fun in Omaha reader will win a Family admission pass that admits up to four people for one visit to the Omaha Children’s Museum (Value $48).
This giveaway has ended. Many thanks to all who entered! Congratulations to Sarah S.!
GIVEAWAY ENDS: Sunday, January 22, 2017, 11:59 p.m., CST.
OTHER: Entrants must be 19 or older and located in the US only. The winner will be selected using random.org and notified via email. Winner must respond within 48 hours to claim their prize, or another winner will be chosen. Only one entry (+ bonus entries) per person. Duplicate entries will be deleted.
Disclosure: Many thanks to the Omaha Children’s Museum who provided the Family Pass for the giveaway, and provided my family with a Family Membership in exchange for sharing about the fun events and activities they offer. See disclosure and privacy policy here. This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed, or administered by, or associated with, Facebook.