Exhibit Rentals
Give families new reasons to visit
Omaha Children’s Museum creates traveling exhibits that spark curiosity, invite hands-on exploration, and give families new reasons to come back. Developed by OCM’s in-house exhibits team, each exhibit brings together playful learning, thoughtful design, and experiences that keep kids joyfully engaged.
Now booking 2027 through 2030! Browse exhibits and current availability below.
Hosting an OCM Traveling Exhibit
OCM’s experienced exhibit designers and technicians support your team throughout the rental process. Rental commitments begin at three months and may extend up to one year.
Rental pricing includes:
- Educational programming materials
- Marketing materials
- OCM technician support for installation and deinstallation
Rental seasons are:
- Spring: January – April
- Summer: May – August
- Fall: September – December
Scheduling flexibility may be available depending on your institution’s needs and location.
Explore Our Traveling Exhibits
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.
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.
Bug Squad
Every bug – and every person – has unique abilities and traits that make them super.
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.
- Recommended Size: 2500 sq ft
- Minimum Rental: 3 months
- Price: $55,000
Availability
- Spring 2028
- Fall 2028
- Spring 2029
- Summer 2029
- Fall 2029
- Spring 2030
- Summer 2030
- Fall 2030
Dinosaur Safari
Dive into the prehistoric world of dinosaurs and become a paleontologist.
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.
- Recommended Size: 2000 to 2500 sq ft
- Minimum Rental: 3 months
- Price: $55,000
Availability
- Fall 2028
- Spring 2029
- Summer 2029
- Fall 2029
- Spring 2030
- Summer 2030
- Fall 2030
My Wild Backyard
An ordinary backyard is full of activity during all four seasons if you know where to look!
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.
- Recommended Size: 3000 sq ft
- Minimum Rental: 3 months
- Price: $55,000
Availability
- Spring 2027 (discount available)
- Fall 2028
- Spring 2029
- Summer 2029
- Fall 2029
- Spring 2030
- Summer 2030
- Fall 2030
Moon to Mars
Time to blast off! Embark on a star-studded adventure in Moon to Mars.
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.
- Recommended Size: 2500 sq ft
- Minimum Rental: 3 months
- Price: $55,000
Availability
- Fall 2027 (discount available)
- Fall 2028
- Summer 2029
- Fall 2029
- Spring 2030
- Summer 2030
- Fall 2030