Science to You programs are fun, educational programs offered off-campus in classrooms, camps, and other locations. Hands-On Learning Programs are presentations that include hands-on components. Science Show Presentations are engaging programs designed for larger audiences.
Hands-On Learning Programs
$200 for a group of up to 30 students; $75 for each addition of same show (Preschool – 5th grade)
Science Show Presentations
$249 for a group of up to 300 students; $100 for each addition of same show (Preschool – 5th grade)
Travel Cost for On-Site
Free within 25 miles of the museum. $2 per round trip mile beyond 25 miles of the museum.
Programs last 35-45 minutes, however the time varies for outreaches depending on audience interaction.
Educators will need 30 minutes before and after on-site presentation for set-up and clean-up time.
7 days a week
Be a geologist! Be a paleontologist! Find out what these scientists have in common and the tools they use. Learn how different rocks were formed, observe some real fossils, and make your own.
NE State Standards: SC.K.7, SC.K.7.2, SC.K.7.2.A, SC.K.7.2.B, SC.K.7.2.C, SC.K.7.2.D
Iowa State Standards: 2-ESS2, 3-LS4-1, 4-ESS1, 4-ESS2
Learn the scientific method while students practice making observations, creating hypotheses, and testing ideas to discover what mystery liquids can make a bubble.
NE State Standards: SC.2.3.1, SC.2.3.1.A, SC.2.3.1.B, SC.2.3.1.C, SC.2.3.1.D, SC.2.3.1.E
Iowa State Standards: K-2-ETS 1, 3-5-ETS 1
Meet the three most famous engineers in storybook history. Have a blast acting out the classic tale. Work in teams to enhance your engineering skills as you build a house strong enough to withstand the huff and puff of the Big Bad Wolf.
NE State Standards: SC.2.3.1, SC.2.3.1.A, SC.2.3.1.B, SC.2.3.1.C, SC.2.3.1.D, SC.2.3.1.E
Early Learning Guidelines: S. 01, S.02
Iowa State Standards: K-2-ETS 1
Be a paleontologist and learn about dinosaurs and fossils in this program! Read a story, dig for fossils, play dinosaur games, and create your own fossils in this interactive program that is sure to be Dino-mite!
NE State Standards: SC.K.7, SC.1.6.2.B, SC.2.7
Early Learning Guidelines: S. 01, S.02
Iowa State Standards: K-LS1, 1-LS1, 2-LS4
Become a Space Cadet and join us as we tour our solar system and learn important physics, chemistry, and engineering concepts. Blast off with a combustion reaction, find out what happens when there is no air pressure, and watch as we make our own version of a comet!
Meets these State Educational Standards*
Science Standards: Nebraska – SC.K.1; SC.1.11; SC.2.13 / Iowa – K-PS2; 1-ESS1-1; 1-ESS-1
Mathematics: TS Gold – 20.c.6-8; 21.b.4-6; 22.4-6
Language: TS Gold – 9.d.6-8
Cognitive: TS Gold – 11.a.6-8; 11.d.6-8; 12.b.6-8; 14.a.6-8
Experience Omaha Children’s Museum’s most POP-ular program. Discover new tools to create bubbles, turn bubbles into smoke and even make bubbles big enough for a person to stand in.
Meets these State Educational Standards*
Science Standards: Nebraska – SC.K.1, SC.1.6, SC.2.3, SC.4.6, SC.5.3 / Iowa – K-PS2, 2-PS1, 4-PS4, K-2-ETS1
Math/Mathematics: Nebraska – MA 0.1.1; MA 0.3.1; MA 1.1.1; MA 1.3.1; MA 2.1.1; MA 2.3.1; MA 3.1.1; MA 3.3.1 / Iowa – K.CC; K.OA; K.MD; K.G.1.OA; 1.G / TS Gold – 21.b.4-6
Language: TS Gold – 9.d.6-8
Cognitive: TS Gold – 11.a.6-8; 11.c.6-8; 11.d.6-8
English Language Acquisition: TS Gold -37.6-8, 38.6-8
This show will explore what happens to molecules when they are put to the test! Watch liquids become solids, soap become fluffy, and chip bags shrink in the show all about molecules and chemical reactions!
Meets these State Educational Standards*
Science Standards: Nebraska – SC.K.1, SC.1.2, SC.2.3, SC.4.2, SC.4.4, SC.5.3 / Iowa – K-PS2, 1-PS4, 2-PS1, 4-PS3, 5-PS1
Mathematics: TS Gold – 22.4-6
Language: TS Gold – 8.a.6-8
Cognitive: TS Gold – 11.a.6-8; 11.d.6-8
Come along as we walk in Pete the Cat’s white shoes and do some experimenting along the way! We will investigate the properties of color and have some groovy fun.
Meet the museum’s resident “Seussical Scientist” as we bring Dr. Seuss’ classics to life with experiments and silliness inspired by the legendary books! This larger-than-life program bridges literacy and STEM learning in a fun and engaging way!
Looking for ways to enhance your event? How about bringing some of Omaha Children’s Museum’s favorite exhibits to you! Choose from our Traveltron Ball Machine (which simulates our famous Gravitron), the ever-popular Traveling Hospital station, bubble interactives, or a wide variety of STEM station activities! Contact bross@ocm.org for more information or to book your event!
$250 for first hour; $100 for each additional hour; $115 for each additional activity
Program fees are listed above and are effective through August 1, 2025. Please make all checks payable to Omaha Children’s Museum. The presenter cannot take payment on the day of the event. If not paid in advance, you will be billed.
Contact the museum at least two weeks in advance to cancel your programs. Cancelled programs without two weeks notice will be charged a $50 cancellation fee. Groups may not book programs again until this fee is paid.
Science to You programs are available 7 days a week. To book your program please fill out this form below!
Tuesday – Friday: 9 am – 4 pm
Saturday – Sunday: 9 am – 5 pm
Monday: Closed
See calendar for holiday and special event hours.
| Members | Free |
| Under 24 mo. | Free |
| Adults & Children | $16/ea. |
| Seniors | $15/ea. |
