Our Team

Executive Director

LIndy J. Hoyer

As executive Director of the Omaha Children’s Museum since June of 2002, Lindy Hoyer brings 26 years of passion for reaching out to children through children’s museum work and continues striving to inspire young people to play, explore and learn. During Hoyer’s tenure as Executive Director, Omaha Children’s Museum has seen fantastic growth and accomplishment from hosting blockbuster traveling exhibits to completing a $6.6 million capital campaign and renovation of the museum’s permanent exhibits and seeing attendance soar to over 270,000 annually. Hoyer participated in the inaugural Noyce Leadership Institute along with 17 science center executives from across the world. She has served on the board of directors for the Association of Children's Museums (ACM) and participates in Qm2 Roundtable for Museum Executives. Locally, she serves on the Omaha Sister City Association Board and serves as a member of the Economic Development Commission for Nebraska.

Letter from the Executive Director

What is your “new” normal?

We are living in a “new” normal world. The community is more aware of the need to gather in smaller numbers and keep our distance from people outside of our immediate family. We wear our masks and sanitize our hands often.

As the holiday season approaches, I am sure you have asked yourself “What is our ‘new’ normal for the holidays?”

It can be daunting to prepare to celebrate your family traditions this year. A visit to Santa is a tradition of many families who celebrate Christmas. We know that you are thinking about how to safely enjoy this childhood tradition.

Omaha Children’s Museum is thinking about you and your family. We have worked to bring Santa “magically” to your home. No masking, no sanitizing, no social distancing. Our new Virtual Visits With Santa provide a lot of one-on-one time with Santa. This is one way we can support your family while keeping as much “normal” in your traditions as possible.

We will have in-person magical experiences this season, and they’ll feature familiar faces and the delightful indoor snowfall kids have grown to love. But, the changes we’ve made to Santa’s Magic this year will reflect the safety precautions we need to take in our “new” normal world.

Regardless of the holiday you celebrate and the traditions that surround them, I hope you will find a way to connect as a family. Be sure to share your joy and make amazing memories in this safe, adapted and “new” normal world. Best regards,

Lindy Hoyer Executive Director