Omaha Exploration

Omaha’s science museum, the Kiewit Luminarium, is a favorite of my family. If you haven’t been, it’s definitely worth a visit for kids and adults alike.

Omaha announced it was building a science museum along the riverfront in 2000 as the downtown parks including Lewis & Clark Landing were being renovated.

The museum partnered with the San Francisco’s Exploratorium which is regularly ranked among the best in the nation. The goal, of course, is to inspire a new generation to pursue STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) careers.

The expectation was clear – the $107M museum in Omaha would rank among the best in the country. The name, Kiewit Luminarium, was chosen as local Kiewit Corporation was a significant donor and also because the museum was expected to illuminate the minds of children who visit.

Another locally based company, HDR, served as the lead architect on the project which saw the construction of a two story, 82,000 sq ft building.

In addition to offering an array of exhibits that are aimed at both children and adults, it offers views of the volleyball courts and playground at Lewis & Clark Landing, Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge, Missouri River and the Omaha skyline.

The Luminarium also hosts adult nights and talks with guest speakers. It even has an onsite cafe, Fig, that is accessible without purchasing admission to the museum. It’s a nice spot for breakfast, lunch or a cup of coffee while walking along the riverfront.

In a future post, we’ll explore the history of Lewis & Clark Landing and the Asarco lead refinery that sat on the site for more than 100 years.

Content written by Omaha Exploration – follow my page for more! Please also feel free to leave a comment. If there’s something you want to learn more about, let me know. In the meantime, keep exploring!

Omaha Exploration is sponsored by @Rockbrook Mortgage Inc.

Click here to learn about opportunities to sponsor Omaha Exploration!

More pictures

Contact me to learn more about M4K!