A Celebration of Creativity and Community
50th Annual Omaha Summer Arts Festival at Askarben On June 8th, families and children gathered at Askarben for an unforgettable experience at the Summer Arts Festival. Omaha Children’s Museum was able participate through our Museum Without Walls (MWoW) program, supported by Fat Brain Toys. Transforming our space into a vibrant hub of learning through play. […]
Museum Without Walls: Global Sounds Music Festival
in partnership with Canopy South June 1, 2024 During the interactive activities provided by OCM’s MWOW, children had a blast learning science through bubble exploration, watching how bubbles form and float, and even creating bubble art. They also discovered the art of architecture by building towers and structures with colorful blocks, sparking their creativity and […]
Week of the Young Child 2024
April 15, 2024 Last week, Omaha Children’s Museum marked the Week of the Young Child. This was our second year participating in this fun and important celebration of families and teachers. The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) established the Week of the Young Child in the 1970s as a way to […]
Bluey’s Big Weekend!
It’s no secret that Bluey is the biggest cartoon in our culture. From the cute kids, the parenting advice, the life lessons, and the beautiful animation, it has stolen the hearts of people around the world. But what makes Bluey so similar to the Omaha Children’s Museum? The Imaginative Play! The Omaha Children’s Museum is […]
La Casa Madrigal
This month’s special event theme is La Casa Madrigal! We were inspired to bring this theme to life due to the love that the young community has for the movie. One of our focuses as a museum in the past couple of years is celebrating the diversity in our community. What a beautiful way to […]
Bubbly New Years Eve
10…9…3…2…1. HAPPY NEW YEAR! Bubbly New Year’s Eve Educational Blog 10…9…3…2…1. HAPPY NEW YEAR! The age-old adage that people around the world celebrate together marks the beginning of a new year. Toasting with bubbly champagne, making resolutions, staying up to midnight, playing games, whatever your tradition is… it’s a time for celebration! But how […]
The Benefits of Playing Outdoors, Even in the Cold
It is a non-disputed fact that children who play outdoors regularly receive several benefits. Despite knowing this, it seems that when the cold weather rolls around, parents and caretakers start to view going outside as a hassle and not a priority. While it is true that getting the kids bundled up is about as convenient […]
A Spooktacular ‘Trunk or Treat’ Event at Omaha Children’s Museum
Elevating Minority-Owned Businesses Omaha Children’s Museum (OCM) had a spooktacular time on Saturday, October 28th, as it hosted a thrilling ‘Trunk or Treat’ event that wasn’t just about candy and costumes but also about celebrating and elevating minority-owned businesses. Approximately 1,000 museum guests had the opportunity to attend the event, which not only delighted our […]
Unlocking Potential: Early Childhood Education and How Children’s Museums Play a Crucial Role
Unlocking Potential: Early Childhood Education and How Children’s Museums Play a Crucial Role Early childhood education (ECE) is the foundation for a child’s educational journey. It is a critical phase in a child’s development that encompasses the first few years of life, typically from birth to around eight years old. During this period, children undergo […]
The Importance of Creative Play
April 14, 2023 The Importance of Creative Play The mission of the Omaha Children’s Museum is to “Engage the Imagination and Create Excitement about Learning.” Perhaps one element of this statement that is often overlooked is that some of the most important learning children experience is actually through the imagination. In today’s society, there is […]
Week of the Young Child
April 1, 2023 This week we are celebrating the Week of the Young Child. The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) established the Week of the Young Child in the 1970s as a way to recognize the needs of children, their families, and the educators who help to shape them. NAEYC uses […]
Top STEM Activities at OCM
Post by Guest Blogger It’s been a while since we’ve had the chance to visit the Omaha Children’s Museum, but we were there recently, and it was a fantastic experience for the whole family. We’re a home school family, so I’m always looking for fun ways for the kids to explore different ideas and concepts […]
