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Mueller Planetarium
University of Nebraska State Museum - Morrill Hall 645 North 14th Street, Lincoln
$4.50 – $5.50
Omaha Children’s Museum Visits Swanson Branch
W. Clarke Swanson Branch 9101 W. Dodge Rd., Omaha
Free
Week of Events
Walk to the Moon Challenge
NE SciFest is challenging everyone in Nebraska to show their love of science by participating in a 30-day exercise challenge that will collectively take us to the moon. The challenge will start April 1, and end on April 30. Any type of exercise will count (miles, minutes or steps) and ALL exercise will be converted …
Free
NE SciFest Social Media Trivia
Science is all around us. So, even though the festival looks different this year, we can still have some virtual science 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 …
Free
NE SciFest Scavenger Hunt
Let's go outside and hunt for science! Download the scavenger hunt (on April 1) 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 …
Free
NE SciFest Art Contest
Back for a third year is the NE SciFest Art Contest. Using fungi as inspiration, create artwork that reflects this unique organism Three winners will receive a swag bag of NE SciFest goodies. All entries must meet the following requirements: All entrants must live in the state of Nebraska Each participant may only submit one …
Free
NE SciFest Ice Cream
Available all April long, our new NE SciFest signature ice cream flavor from eCreamery: DOUBLE JEOPARDY! Double Jeopardy: Cookies and Cream Ice Cream, Brownie Bites and Fudge Swirls. For the entire month of April, every DOUBLE JEOPARDY! Ice Cream Pint sold, $1 will be donated to NE SciFest.
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Sandhill Cranes Morning Blind Tour
Sandhill Cranes Morning Blind Tour
Join Dusty Trails for their viewing blind, located on the beautiful North Platte River. It is the perfect place from which to witness the Sandhill Cranes as they roost in the shallow waters of the river in the early morning hours, awaiting the arrival of the sun. Pick up location is the North Platte Visitor …
$40
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Valentine Fish Hatchery Tours
Valentine Fish Hatchery Tours
Located in a pine-covered valley one mile east and one mile north of Valentine, the Valentine Fish Hatchery is one of five hatcheries in Nebraska. Spread over 700 acres, the hatchery handles millions of fish eggs annually (60 million walleye eggs, for example). Last year, lakes in Cherry County alone were stocked with some 675,000 fish. Visitors …
Free
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Above and Beyond
Above and Beyond
Stop by the Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum to view their latest exhibit, Above and Beyond. Above and Beyond celebrates the power of innovation. Packed with interactive challenges; vehicle concept models and prototypes; immersive media presentations; and inspiring innovator stories, this exhibition invites you to experience what it takes to make impossible dreams take …
Free – $16
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Washed Ashore: Art to Save the Sea
Washed Ashore: Art to Save the Sea
Giant sculptures of sea life, made from marine debris collected on Oregon's beaches, graphically illustrate the tragedy of plastic pollution in our ocean and waterways. The epic exhibit, Washed Ashore: Art to Save the Sea, at Lauritzen Gardens includes a titanic triggerfish, a pair of grand penguins, and an 11-foot-long shark named Chompers! More than …
Free – $15
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StoryWalk®: “Living Things Need Water”
StoryWalk®: “Living Things Need Water”
Take a stroll through the arboretum at Lauritzen Gardens and learn how water is important to living things- animals, people, and plants. Following along with the story “Living Things Need Water” by Karen Aleo, your family can take part in some fun activities. StoryWalk® combines the love of reading with healthy, fun activities that fit …
Free – $15
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Science Saturday Storytime
Science Saturday Storytime
Join Omaha Public Library for Science Saturdays at A.V. Sorensen all April long! In celebration of NE Science Fest and City Nature Challenge, Science Saturdays will offer a science-themed storytime at 10am followed by a family-friendly hands-on activity from 10:30-11am. Storytime children of all ages are welcome, as storytimes will be tailored for the age …
Free
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Hall of Heroes
Hall of Heroes
Stop by The Durham Museum now until April 16 to see the Hall of Heroes exhibit. This popular traveling exhibition celebrates and explores both the history and science behind America’s fascination with superheroes and how they impacted our popular culture throughout the 20th century and beyond. Visitors of all ages are encouraged to explore, learn …
Free – $13
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Sandhill Crane Bus Tour
Sandhill Crane Bus Tour
Enjoy the unique experience of viewing the many dances of the Sandhill Cranes during the daylight hours. This tour, by Dusty Trails, provides numerous photo opportunities (bring your long lens), including action shots, as you travel to the various feeding grounds throughout the Platte River Valley on a school bus, which acts as a mobile …
$40
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Mueller Planetarium
Mueller Planetarium
Mueller Planetarium is located inside Morrill Hall. Shows are available to the public on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Tickets may be purchased on site at Morrill Hall. The following are the currently available shows: The Little Star That Could: Saturdays at 11am A Starry Tale: Fridays at 1pm, Saturday and Sundays at 1pm Dream to …
$4.50 – $5.50
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Omaha Children’s Museum Visits Swanson Branch
Omaha Children’s Museum Visits Swanson Branch
The Omaha Children's Museum is visiting the W. Clarke Swanson Branch! Explore what happens to molecules when they are put to the test! Watch liquids become solids, soap become fluffy, and chip bags shrink in this Molecular Mayhem show all about molecules and chemical reactions! The program is geared for kids grades K-5, but all …
Free
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Writing Hike For Beginners
Writing Hike For Beginners
Explore the sights and sounds of Fontenelle Forest with a journal and notebook! This naturalist-guided hike is designed to help forest-goers of all ages write about – and even sketch! – your experiences in the Forest. Whether you’re a poet or a scientist, this is a great chance to develop your field journaling skills and …
$5 – $15
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Sandhill Cranes Evening Blind Tour
Sandhill Cranes Evening Blind Tour
The sight and sound of the vast number of birds provides a thrill for the senses as you eagerly anticipate the landing of the first birds. Join Dusty Trails for a viewing blind, located on the beautiful North Platte River, is the perfect place from which to witness the majestic Sandhill Cranes as they come …
$40
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Above and Beyond
Above and Beyond
Stop by the Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum to view their latest exhibit, Above and Beyond. Above and Beyond celebrates the power of innovation. Packed with interactive challenges; vehicle concept models and prototypes; immersive media presentations; and inspiring innovator stories, this exhibition invites you to experience what it takes to make impossible dreams take …
Free – $16
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Washed Ashore: Art to Save the Sea
Washed Ashore: Art to Save the Sea
Giant sculptures of sea life, made from marine debris collected on Oregon's beaches, graphically illustrate the tragedy of plastic pollution in our ocean and waterways. The epic exhibit, Washed Ashore: Art to Save the Sea, at Lauritzen Gardens includes a titanic triggerfish, a pair of grand penguins, and an 11-foot-long shark named Chompers! More than …
Free – $15
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StoryWalk®: “Living Things Need Water”
StoryWalk®: “Living Things Need Water”
Take a stroll through the arboretum at Lauritzen Gardens and learn how water is important to living things- animals, people, and plants. Following along with the story “Living Things Need Water” by Karen Aleo, your family can take part in some fun activities. StoryWalk® combines the love of reading with healthy, fun activities that fit …
Free – $15
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Science Sunday
Science Sunday
Join the Nebraska Science Festival for Science Sunday from 1-2pm in April at the Omaha RiverFront. This is a free family friendly hour for you to learn about nature, animals, medicine and more with hands-on science activities (while supplies last). Science Sunday Activities: April 2 - Candy DNA Helix April 16 - Slime April 23 …
Free
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Mueller Planetarium
Mueller Planetarium
Mueller Planetarium is located inside Morrill Hall. Shows are available to the public on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Tickets may be purchased on site at Morrill Hall. The following are the currently available shows: The Little Star That Could: Saturdays at 11am A Starry Tale: Fridays at 1pm, Saturday and Sundays at 1pm Dream to …
$4.50 – $5.50
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Mueller Planetarium
Mueller Planetarium
Mueller Planetarium is located inside Morrill Hall. Shows are available to the public on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Tickets may be purchased on site at Morrill Hall. The following are the currently available shows: The Little Star That Could: Saturdays at 11am A Starry Tale: Fridays at 1pm, Saturday and Sundays at 1pm Dream to …
$4.50 – $5.50