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Lincoln, Nebraska

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Sometimes mistakenly identified as a sleepy Midwestern town, Lincoln, Nebraska is actually a bustling city with arts and culture to rival many other destinations. Lincoln is proud of its pioneer heritage, and its many museums and children's activities focus on that heritage. It is a beautiful and active state capital.

 

Lincoln's museums bring the history of the Midwest to life and feature exhibits of interest to children as well as adults. A special children's museum and zoo are just two of the attractions earmarked especially for families with children. Adults will enjoy the governor's mansion and the Great Plains Art Collection. Lincoln's cultural borders have expanded with museums dedicated to German and Asian culture and immigration. The whole family will have fun at the National Museum of Roller Skating, which traces the development of this wonderful invention from 1819 to the present.

Twelve thousand years of life on the plains are reviewed at the Museum of Nebraska History, where displays  focus on anthropology as well as history. The Elephant Hall, a gallery of towering mammoth, mastodon and four-tusk skeletons, is the highlight of the University of Nebraska State Museum.   A few blocks away, at 12th and R Streets, the Sheldon Memorial Art Gallery traces the development of American art, and has a twenty-piece sculpture garden.

The Historic Haymarket also hearkens back to Lincoln's pioneer days. Its unique galleries, shops, and restaurants are a great part of Lincoln life. The State Capitol building is incredibly ornate and offers lessons in the history and culture of the plains. The 76,000-seat Memorial Stadium at the northern end of campus on Vine Street, is where the "Big Red" Cornhuskers chalk up an amazing number of wins against their opponents.

 

Visitors to Lincoln will be pleasantly surprised by the variety and extent of the cultural offerings. Lincoln still has that endearing small town feel, but is at the same time an up and coming city in the heartland of America.

Area Attractions

American Historical Society of Germans From Russia Museum 631 D Street 402 - 474-3363 This museum includes archives, a library, map collections, special displays and a immense amount of genealogical information.

State Museum of History 15th and P Street Lincoln NE 68508 402 - 471-3270 This museum focuses on the history of Nebraska and Lincoln. From Indian and pioneer times to the more recent present, numerous exhibits make this a great museum.

Children's Museum Lincoln Square at 13th and "O" Sts. 402-477-0128. A delightful destination where children and youth of all ages may touch, discover and learn, Lincoln's Children's Museum features exhibits representative of broad areas of science, technology, history, culture and fine arts.

Folsom Children's Zoo and Botanical Gardens 1222 S. 27th St. 402-475-6741. A train ride and many "pettable" animals make this stop a favorite with children and adults alike.

Governor's Mansion The Mansion itself is quite attractive and features a doll collection of the state's First Ladies in their inaugural gowns.

Great Plains Art Collection 215 Love Library, University of Nebraska-Lincoln campus 402-472-6220 This celebrated western art exhibit features 180 bronzes including works by Remington and Russell; also on display are 200 paintings and 300 other works of art, as well as 4,000 volumes of Great Plains and Western Americana.

Historic Haymarket Between 7th and 9th Sts., from "0" to "R" Sts. 402-435-7496. Galleries, restaurants, unique shops and bookstores are housed in turn-of-the-century buildings in what used to be the warehouse/farmer's market section of the city. Of particular interest is the Iron Horse Sculpture. Historic Haymarket is open year-round.

Hyde Observatory 3701 S. 70th St. 402-441-7094 Visitors can view the planets and stars at Hyde Observatory located in the southern part of Holmes Lake Park. The shows, both in the Observatory and across the skies, are spectacular.

Lentz Center for Asian Culture 339 Morrill Hall, 14th & U. 402-472-5841. The permanent collection includes ancient ceremonial bronzes, jade and ivory carvings, Tibetan ritual objects, ceramics, Asian musical instruments and prints. Rotating exhibitions feature aspects of traditional Asian cultures.

Museum of Nebraska History 15th & P Streets 402-471-4754. This museum houses colorful exhibits of Plains history, highlighting early prehistoric times, Indians of the Great Plains and pioneer days. The museum's period rooms, World War II exhibit and interactive exhibits are especially popular.

National Museum of Roller Skating 4730 South St. 402-483-7551. The only museum of its kind in the world, the National Museum of Roller Skating exhibits skates, costumes, films, artwork and other skating memorabilia from 1819 to the present. Learn about the history, technology and development of roller sports.

Sheldon Memorial Art Gallery & Sculpture Garden 12th & R Streets on the University of Nebraska campus 402-472-2461. Designed by architect Philip Johnson, the Sheldon features one of the nation's finest collections of 20th century American art including paintings, sculpture, graphics, photography and decorative arts. The Sheldon's five-acre Sculpture Garden displays 30 key examples of sculpture by artists of international reputation.

State Capitol 1445 "K" St. 402-471-3191, ext. 448 This architectural wonder towers over Lincoln. Whether on the inside or the outside, the intricate artwork, mosaics and sculptures will fascinate visitors. Plan to take an elevator ride to the 14th-floor observation deck for a bird's-eye view of Lincoln.