14th Annual Davis Lecture

Jaipreet Virdi, PhD, will present the 14th annual Richard B. Davis, MD, PhD, History of Medicine Lecture on April 14 from noon to 1 p.m. The lecture, titled “Negotiating Normalcy: Deafness Cures in American History,” will be held via Zoom (registration required).    During the late nineteenth century, entrepreneurs began to glut the direct-to-consumer medical market with a plethora of remedies […]

Free

Behind the Scenes of Boys Town Communication Research: Anechoic Chamber and Audiology Open House

Boys Town East Medical Campus 555 N. 30th Street, Omaha, NE, United States

What is the science of how my ear picks up sound and my brain processing the sound? What is it like to be in a room with no-echo? How do I know if my hearing is normal? What are ways to improve my hearing? Visit the Boys Town National Research Hospital Downtown Medical Campus, 555 […]

Free
Event Series Mueller Planetarium

Mueller Planetarium

University of Nebraska State Museum - Morrill Hall 645 North 14th Street, Lincoln, Nebraska

Mueller Planetarium is located inside Morrill Hall. Shows are available to the public on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Tickets may be purchased on site at Morrill Hall. The following are the currently available shows: The Little Star That Could: Saturdays at 11am A Starry Tale: Fridays at 1pm, Saturday and Sundays at 1pm Dream to […]

$4.50 – $5.50

Hall of History Hands-On Weekly Activities

Boys Town Hall of History 14057 Flanagan Blvd., Boys Town, NE, United States

This April, visit the Boys Town Hall of History and learn about various science topics with weekly activities. Each week the Hall of History will host staff-led science activities from 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Plus, our hearing display including a hearing simulator will be featured throughout the month to teach visitors young and old […]

Free
Event Series Mueller Planetarium

Mueller Planetarium

University of Nebraska State Museum - Morrill Hall 645 North 14th Street, Lincoln, Nebraska

Mueller Planetarium is located inside Morrill Hall. Shows are available to the public on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Tickets may be purchased on site at Morrill Hall. The following are the currently available shows: The Little Star That Could: Saturdays at 11am A Starry Tale: Fridays at 1pm, Saturday and Sundays at 1pm Dream to […]

$4.50 – $5.50
Event Series Above and Beyond

Above and Beyond

Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum 28210 W Park Hwy, Ashland, NE, United States

Stop by the Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum to view their latest exhibit, Above and Beyond. Above and Beyond celebrates the power of innovation. Packed with interactive challenges; vehicle concept models and prototypes; immersive media presentations; and inspiring innovator stories, this exhibition invites you to experience what it takes to make impossible dreams take […]

Free – $16
Event Series Washed Ashore: Art to Save the Sea

Washed Ashore: Art to Save the Sea

Lauritzen Gardens 100 Bancroft Street, Omaha, NE

Giant sculptures of sea life, made from marine debris collected on Oregon's beaches, graphically illustrate the tragedy of plastic pollution in our ocean and waterways. The epic exhibit, Washed Ashore: Art to Save the Sea, at Lauritzen Gardens includes a titanic triggerfish, a pair of grand penguins, and an 11-foot-long shark named Chompers! More than […]

Free – $15

StoryWalk®: “Living Things Need Water”

Lauritzen Gardens 100 Bancroft Street, Omaha, NE

Take a stroll through the arboretum at Lauritzen Gardens and learn how water is important to living things- animals, people, and plants. Following along with the story “Living Things Need Water” by Karen Aleo, your family can take part in some fun activities. StoryWalk® combines the love of reading with healthy, fun activities that fit […]

Free – $15
Event Series Science Saturday Storytime

Science Saturday Storytime

A.V. Sorensen Branch 4808 Cass St., Omaha, NE, United States

Join Omaha Public Library for Science Saturdays at A.V. Sorensen all April long! In celebration of NE Science Fest and City Nature Challenge, Science Saturdays will offer a science-themed storytime at 10am followed by a family-friendly hands-on activity from 10:30-11am. Storytime children of all ages are welcome, as storytimes will be tailored for the age […]

Free

Space Science Series for High School Students

Are you fascinated by space? Are you curious about the origins of the Universe or the evolution of galaxies? The CMB-S4 collaboration, a worldwide scientific organization of professional astronomers and astrophysics invites you to join the Saturday Space Science Series! This virtual lecture series for high school students will explore the Big Bang, dark matter, […]

Free

Earth Day Lincoln

Nebraska Innovation Campus 2021 Transformation Drive, Lincoln, NE, United States

The Lincoln Earth Day Celebration is an annual celebration in Lincoln, Nebraska. Join the fun on April 15, from 10am until 2pm at Nebraska's Innovation Campus for dozens of booths that all promote, educate, and celebrate environmental stewardship, green education, and sustainable living. Grab your friends, families and coworkers and join us for this year’s […]

Free
Event Series Hall of Heroes

Hall of Heroes

The Durham Museum 801 S 10th Street, Omaha, NE

Stop by The Durham Museum now until April 16 to see the Hall of Heroes exhibit. This popular traveling exhibition celebrates and explores both the history and science behind America’s fascination with superheroes and how they impacted our popular culture throughout the 20th century and beyond. Visitors of all ages are encouraged to explore, learn […]

Free – $13
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