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Nebraska Educational Excursions

Afford your child the best chance to learn by taking field trips to different locations that encourage learning and curiosity. The locations listed below are wonderful tools in reinforcing the ideas taught in the classroom while having fun!

Omaha Children's Museum
The Mission of Omaha Children’s Museum is to engage the imagination and create an excitement about learning.
Address: 500 South 20th, St., Omaha
Phone: (402) 343-6164
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Web: http://www.ocm.org
Edgerton Explorer Center
The Edgerton Explorit Center exists to instill and nurture in all people the joy of scientific discovery and exploration through hands-on learning experiences. Located in Dr. Harold Edgerton's home town, the EEC inspires kids age 2 to 92 through exciting activities and state-of-the-art programming. Come join us as we help you see through the eyes of discovery!

Address: 208 16th St., Aurora, NE 68818
Phone: (877) 694 - 4032
Web: http://www.edgerton.org/
Children's Discovery Zone
The Children's Discovery Zone offers a "miniature children's museum" located within the Elkhorn Valley Museum and Research Center. This innovative addition to the museum consists of hands-on activity areas, each with a separate and unique focus, but all designed to give children the opportunity to learn by doing and exploring. The Discovery Zone is designed specifically for children ages two to eleven and their families.
Address: 515 Queen City Blvd, Norfolk, NE 68701
Phone: 402-371-3886
Web: http://www.elkhornvalleymuseum.org/discovery.htm
Children's Museum of Central Nebraska
Mission Statement: Nurturing Imaginations
Address: 12th and Marian Rd, Hastings, NE 68901
Phone: 402-463-3300
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Kidzone: Kearney Area Children's Museum
The Kearney Area Children's Museum provides fun, interactive, educational experiences for children which stimulate creative play and expression, while supporting connections within the family, the community, and the world around us.
Address: 2005 1st Ave, Kearney NE 68847
Phone: 308-698-2228
Web: http://www.kearneykidzone.com/
Lincoln Children's Museum
The Lincoln Children's Museum invites children to create, discover, and learn through the power of play.
Address: 1420 P Street, Lincoln, NE 68508
Phone: 402-477-4000
Web: http://www.lincolnchildrensmuseum.org/aLCM.php
North Platte Area Children's Museum
The North Platte Area Children's Museum is dedicated to serving the needs of children, families and schools as a center of learning and discovery. The Museum is a place for children a parents to experience the wonders of science, culture, life and the arts in a unique and interactive atmosphere. We strive to develop a feeling of excitement about learning and exploring.
Address: 314 North Jeffers St, North Platte, NE 69101
Phone: 308-532-3512
Web: http://www.northplattechildrensmuseum.com/index.htm
Mueller Planetarium
Address: 212 Morrill Hall, University of Nebraska - Lincoln, Lincoln, NE 68588
Phone: 402-472-2641
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Web: http://www.spacelaser.com/index.html
University of Nebraska State Museum
Address: 307 Morrill Hall, University of Nebraska - Lincoln, Lincoln, NE 68588
Phone: 402-472-2642
Web: http://www.museum.unl.edu/index.html

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