Category: Children & Education
by Patty Beutler Gail McNair, executive director of the Foundation for Lincoln City Libraries, likes to tell the story a real estate friend shared about a prospective executive’s wife considering a move to Lincoln; she asked first to see a...
by Rayna Collins, Photography by Tom Tidball Lincoln is a college town—from the University of Nebraska’s flagship school to quality smaller private and public institutions, Lincoln provides advanced learning opportunities to expand knowledge, skills and career opportunities. The University of...
On May 11, 2021, the Zoo welcomed its first-ever Humboldt penguin chick into the world! Born to parents Bella and Arnie, Pebbles has shown from the beginning that she is a fighter. Unfortunately, before Pebbles hatched, her mother Bella experienced...
by Caroline Clements When E.H. Barbour arrived as the University of Nebraska State Museum (UNSM) director in 1891, he brought a passion for science and a desire to share that knowledge with children. In May of 1912 he wrote, “…it...
by Aja Martin, photography by Tom Tidball Historic Haymarket – This is an entire destination in its own right. There are art galleries, restaurants plus multiple dessert options, and shopping fit for the whole family. This gem is nestled next to...
by Julie Nichols, photography by Tom Tidball Some say high school is a real zoo, and the flagship of Lincoln Public Schools’ high school focus programs, affectionately known as the Zoo School, takes it literally. Since 2000, this Science Focus...
by Mary Friesen There are so many activities for children and families in Lincoln—these are only some of them. Many were designed and built just for kids and some are fun for almost anyone. So if there are girls and...
by Sarah Wood In July of 2020, guests raced to meet the newest additions to Lincoln Children’s Zoo! Three cheetahs now call the Zoo home—Sita, Saba, and Nane are sisters and part of the well-known Bingwa Bunch from St. Louis....
The Lincoln Children’s Museum
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