The Omaha Children’s Museum is proud to offer quality, education based, rental exhibitions to institutions across the country. As an extension of our in house design team, these immersive experiences are guaranteed to bring a fresh element of fun to your venue.
Rental commitments begin at three months and can go up to a year. Pricing includes education programming and marketing materials as well as on hand OCM technician support for installation and deinstallation.
Our rental seasons are Spring ( January – April) Summer (May – August) and Fall (September – December) with some flexibility depending on the location needs. We do not provide installation or deinstallation services the weeks of Thanksgiving, Christmas or Fourth of July.
2029 Calendar Opening Soon!
Forever Forest
An educational adventure awaits children at the Forever Forest, a national traveling exhibit that explores how we use the forest to live, work and play in harmony. Explore the story of the forest through play with Forever Forest. By experiencing the world of trees, families will learn about growing, harvesting, transportation, and the daily products in our homes that rely on sustainable foresting. This exhibit was developed by Omaha Children’s Museum in collaboration with the hardwood Forest Foundation.
UPCOMING HOSTING LOCATION: Beckley Coal Mine & Youth Museum, Beckley, West Virginia
AVAILABILITY
Fall 2029
Spring 2029
Summer 2029
2026 Calendars are Closed – thank you!
2027 Calendars are Closed – thank you!
2028 Calendars are Closed – thank you!
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360° VIRTUAL TOUR OF EXHIBIT
Bug Squad
Every bug – and every person – has unique abilities and traits that make them super. Bug Squad will create excitement about learning by immersing children in an exhibit inspired by fictitious superheroes and factual science. In this imaginative world, insects don’t just have super abilities, they are real superheroes! Kids will be introduced to a squad of uniquely characterized bugs that are designed to inspire a love for science and an appreciation for diversity.
UPCOMING HOSTING LOCATION: Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, Chicago, Illinois
AVAILABILITY:
FALL 2027
SPRING 2028
SUMMER 2028*
FALL 2028
2026 Calendars are Closed – thank you!
*this exhibit is on hold and subject to change
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Dinosaur Safari
Dive into the prehistoric world of dinosaurs and become a paleontologist. Join the Dinosaur Safari and come face to face with Ankylosaurus, Triceratops and -of course- the fearsome Tyrannosaurus Rex. Begin the adventure by hopping into a safari vehicle or get hands-on in the fossil dig pits. There are surprises everywhere in this one-of-a-kind exhibition.
CURRENT HOSTING LOCATION: ECHO, Leahy Center for Lake Champlain, Burlington, VT
AVAILABILITY:
FALL 2028
2026 Calendars are Closed – thank you!
2027 Calendars are Closed – thank you!
My Wild Backyard
An ordinary backyard is full of activity during all four seasons if you know where to look! Experience the life of critters by digging, scrambling, and flying through their dynamic habitats while learning how life changes with the weather. This exhibit offers a variety of active play opportunities that get kids excited about exploring nature in their own backyards.
UPCOMING HOSTING LOCATION: EARLYWORKS, Huntsville, AL
AVAILABILITY:
FALL 2028
2026 Calendars are Closed – thank you!
2027 Calendars are Closed – thank you!
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Moon to Mars
Time to blast off! Embark on a star-studded adventure in Moon to Mars. This exhibition will inspire an excitement about learning by transporting children to a world inspired by the current realities and the future dreams of space travel. Designed with support from NASA’s Deep Space Exploration Systems at Johnson Space Center, Moon to Mars demonstrates to children that science and exploration require a diverse team to succeed.
CURRENT HOSTING LOCATION: Exhibition Coal Mine & Youth Museum, Beckley, WV
AVAILABILITY:
FALL 2028
2026 Calendars are Closed – thank you!
2027 Calendars are Closed – thank you!
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READY TO LEARN MORE?
The team would love to discuss how Omaha Children’s Museum can bring something extraordinary to your location. Small space or budget? We will work with you to customize a rental that can cater to your budget and space restrictions.
Call the Traveling Exhibits Manager at 402-342-6164, email mhobson@ocm.org
You can also follow the adventures of our traveling exhibits at instagram.com/travelin.with.ocm
