Science is all around us so let's have some virtual fun! Running every day through the festival we’re bringing back our NE SciFest Social Media Science Trivia. Everyday we will be posting a trivia question (riddle, clue, etc.) on our social media pages related to science. All you need to do is respond with the […]
Let's go outside and hunt for science! Download the scavenger hunt (below) and go out and search for science. Ten quests await you - no matter where you live in Nebraska. You have all month long, April 1-30, to complete these tasks. Tag us on social media or email us and share your completed hunt! […]
Available in April - until pints run out, our new NE SciFest signature ice cream flavor from eCreamery: LUNAR LEMON. Lunar Lemon: Lemon Cake Ice Cream, White Chocolate Chips, Graham Crunch and Raspberry Swirls. Purchase a pint for science!
Experience the natural wonder of the sharp-tailed grouse mating dance from a grouse viewing blind at Niobrara State Park! This sunrise ritual is an ancient and glorious display from one of Nebraska’s most famous grassland birds. Reservations Reserve the viewing blind (free of charge) any time between March 1 and May 1, with peak viewing […]
Enjoy a night filled with all things space! Join us for hands-on activities led by museum educators and our community partners. Morrill Hall will be open late just for this event. Some activities include, but not limited to: The Science in Science Fiction and the Science Fiction in Science with Dr. Arden Eli Hill, 6:30pm, […]
Join the Omaha Astronomical Society for a magical evening of stargazing at Lauritzen Gardens. Enjoy a tram ride to the rose garden, where you'll view the gorgeous night sky through powerful telescopes. Observe distant deep-sky objects, planets, and the moon in the serene garden setting. Program is designed for ages 16 and older. Pre-registration is […]
Grab your binoculars and join Fontenelle Forest for a Naturalist guided hike through the Wetlands in search of Pileated Woodpeckers and migratory birds making their way through the Forest in the early spring! Waterfowl move through the Forest early in the year, and other small songbirds start to appear as plants start to grow and […]
Celebrate STEM research conducted by area middle school and high school students! Kiewit Luminarium and Lauritzen Gardens will display some of the award-winning project boards from the 47th annual Metropolitan Science and Engineering Fair that was held March 27. Included with admission to each location. About MSEF: Founded in 1980, the Metropolitan Science and Engineering […]
Flowing across the heart of the Great Plains, the Platte River has long been a source of life, movement, and inspiration. Wings Over the Platte celebrates the landscapes, waterways, and wildlife that define this region through the vision of artists connected to the Platte River Valley. From sweeping prairie horizons and ever-changing skies to intimate studies of […]
Visit The Hall of History Museum at Boys Town, and explore their science stations. Make your own comic books, design your own superhero outfit, learn about pottery, make a molding of a butterfly or dinosaur - to take home, and take a peek into microscopes and guess how much your brain weighs. Plus, don't forget […]
Join the Nebraska Science Festival for Science Sunday from 1-2pm in April at the Omaha RiverFront by the slides. This is a free family friendly hour for you to learn about nature, astronomy, chemistry, medicine and more with hands-on science activities (while supplies last). Science Sunday Activities: April 12 - Pi Bracelet Making April 19 […]
The Science Club is back at Yates Illuminates! Free and open to youth ages 4–16, this is a space to explore, build, experiment, and learn together. Sessions take place on select Sundays this spring, with a couple of special Saturday dates added in. If you have a young inventor at home, you can have them […]
