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Pioneer Country Region
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National Museum of Roller Skating - The museum exists as an autonomous entity to acquire, preserve, research, and interpret the history of roller skating through its collection of artifacts, photographs, archival materials, and other skating memorabilia. International Quilt Study Center (IQSC) - The IQSC was created to encourage the interdisciplinary study of all aspects of quiltmaking traditions and to foster preservation of this tradition through the collection, conservation and exhibition of quilts and related materials. Museum of Nebraska History - Many people and cultures have made Nebraska their home. Come see fascinating artifacts and hear amazing stories from its rich past. The museum's exhibits interpret over 12,000 years of human experience on the Plains. Indian gallery, 'The First Nebraskans,' period setting and special collections. Strategic Air & Space Museum - Regarded as the nation's foremost facility of its kind, the museum preserves aircraft and missiles for future generations. The Museum is a 300,000 square foot building that features a glass atrium, two aircraft display hangars, a traveling exhibit area, a children's interactive gallery, a 200-seat theater, a Museum store, an aircraft restoration gallery, and a snack bar. Frank H. Woods Telephone Pioneer Museum - The Telephone Museum serves to educate the general public about the history of the telephone industry, especially the history of independent telephony and specifically that of The Lincoln Telephone and Telegraph Company and its founder, Frank H. Woods. |
Folsom Children's Zoo & Botanical Gardens - Folsom Children's Zoo & Botanical Gardens is home to 300 animals representing 95 species. A train and pony rides are also available within the facility. Rock Island Depot Railroad Museum - Located in one of the state’s two intact Rock Island depots, the Rock Island Depot Railroad Museum at 910 Second Street gives visitors a look at life when trains were the fastest and classiest way to go anywhere, from the billowing steam engine to the 1950’s stream-lined Rock Island Rocket. State Museum of Natural History and Mueller Planet - Nebraska's largest natural history museum includes the world's premier collection of fossil elephants, interactive paleontoly exhibits, American Indian exhibits, walk-in wildlife dioramas, hand-on discovery room, planetarium, laser shows and much more. Lied Center for Performing Arts - Located on the University of Nebraska-Lincoln campus, this magnificent performing arts center serves students and residents of this entire region by bringing the world's finest arts and entertainment to its stage. Lincoln Children's Museum - The Lincoln Children's Museum is a 40,000 square foot world of color, light, sound and texture dedicated to allowing children and adults to discover the adventure of learning together. |
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