Top Things to do in Nebraska
Top Hotels in Nebraska
- 1. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham North Platte
- 2. Best Western Plus Lincoln Inn & Suites
- 3. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Lincoln Airport, NE
- 4. Hampton Inn Omaha West-Lakeside
- 5. Husker Inn
- 6. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Lincoln North Hotel and Conference Center, NE
- 7. Hampton Inn Lincoln Airport
- 8. La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Omaha West
- 9. Best Western Plus York Hotel & Conference Center
- 10. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Sidney, NE
The 10 Best Art Museums in Nebraska, United States
Nebraska has something for everyone. From cowboys to wine industry, you’ll find many attractions when you visit this Great Plains state. If you are planning a family vacation to Nebraska, you won’t want to miss the Lincoln Children's Zoo in the state capital. Featuring more than 400 animals, you and the kids can see Amur leopards, Bactrian camels, river otters, eagles, crocodiles, reindeer, and more. At the zoo’s Butterfly Pavilion you can watch as butterflies emerge from their cocoon. The Aquacourt Family Water Park in Hastings features a wave pool, climbing wall and waterslides. In Omaha, Nebraska’s largest city, you won’t want to miss the Omaha Children's Museum. For history buffs, Lincoln is your place. This city is home to the Nebraska History Museum, with permanent exhibits that interpret more than 12,000 years of human experience on the Plains. You can make history personal in Lincoln with a visit to the Nebraska State Historical Society Headquarters, where you can research your family history. Omaha is also home to The Durham Museum, featuring restored train cars, 1940's storefronts and other historical artifacts. For a bit of Nebraska heritage, make sure you visit Front Street and Cowboy Museum in Ogallala and the Tri-State Old Time Cowboys Memorial Museum in Gordon. Learn about the area’s wine industry and history on a Nebraska Cork & Bottle Tour through Raymond, Pawnee City, Lexington and St. Paul, sampling fine wines and taking in the scenic views.
Restaurants in Nebraska
1. Center for Great Plains Studies
2. Flatwater Folk Art Museum
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 7 reviews
Reviewed By newengland50 - Franklin, United States
When we were in the Bluebird restaurant, the person helping us recommended that we visit the Flatwater Museum. She called the museum and spoke with George, who agreed to open the museum early for us. Brownville is a tiny community, so we did not expect much from a local folk art museum. We were wrong. The second we walked into Flatwater, we recognized it as a well-planned and well-organized collection that was clearly managed by a highly-experienced curator. My wife and I have visited art museums in many states and in more than a dozen nations. We quickly determined that this museum's collection was gathered by highly knowledgeable individuals--George Neubert and his wife. Before we entered the building, we were skeptical. By the time we completed our visit, we were highly impressed by what was achieved in creating the collection. The folk art represents more than just regional pieces. The artifacts range from simple materials to more complex designs. Engage George and Eva in conversation and you will learn a lot about this unusual museum and how it was developed. There is no admission fee, but be sure to leave a donation to help them keep the museum operating.
3. Sheldon Museum of Art
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 94 reviews
An art collection of international distinction housed in a landmark Philip Johnson building at the University of Nebraska. Admission to Sheldon Museum of Art is free, and its public programs and events are free unless otherwise specified.
Reviewed By BfromMD - Bethesda, United States
I have to review Sheldon again (I had a glowing review March 2018). The current exhibit on Portraits and Portraiture is not to be missed. Showing u til July 2020 For a FREE entrance, you will see gems showcased in the National Gallery of Art. Diane Arbus, Kehinde Wiley (who did President Obama’s portrait), Cindy Sherman, the list goes on and on. Plus, ask for a map of the out door sculptures and take your own tour of the 30+ sculptures.
4. Joslyn Art Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 895 reviews
Reviewed By DeanS208 - Manila, Philippines
Beautiful art deco building, a pleasant well designed sculpture garden in front, and the Chihuly glass sculptures in the main entrance are well presented. The collection is solid, with some excellent Native American and western art as the showpieces, but not the only attraction. When visiting on a morning in the middle of the week it was a joy to move around in such an uncrowded space, although it makes you worry about its financial viability. No charge for the permanent collection. And the café is a real added bonus. If in downtown Omaha would consider going here just for the food in a pleasant setting.
5. International Quilt Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 170 reviews
The International Quilt Museum’s mission is to build a global collection and audience that celebrate the cultural and artistic significance of quilts. The museum draws from this collection to produce exhibitions and programs year-round.
Reviewed By 444MuseumGirl
The Quilt House or International Quilt Study Center is a gem. With over 5500 quilts, it is a top notch museum. The galleries are large, the exhibits are thought provoking. There were four exhibits to be viewed when we visited. This place cannot be beat!
6. Museum of Nebraska Art
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 111 reviews
The Museum of Nebraska Art (MONA) celebrates the history of Nebraska's visual art for diverse audiences. MONA collects, preserves, researches, exhibits, and interprets the work of artists who were born, lived, trained, or worked in Nebraska or who created artworks that reflect the culture of Nebraska.
Reviewed By Melaniemily - Saint Louis, United States
Very eclectic collection of art focused on Nebraska artists, or artists with a Nebraska connection and/or art featuring Nebraska life and environs. Something for everyone here: ceramics, photography, sculpture and painting. Lovely setting in a Neo-classical building. Very nice gift shop as well. Highly recommend.
7. Robert Henri Museum
8. Carnegie Arts Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 6 reviews
Annually, Carnegie is an organization that is working to help its community understand the transformative and fluid nature of art. To understand that art has the power to increase quality of life, community, economic growth and build lasting connections. We do this through hosting 19 rotating exhibits a year that are free and open to the public. The upper gallery showcases professionally exhibiting artists, travelling and group shows. The studio gallery hosts youth, student, collegiate, and semi-professional artists. Carnegie offers exhibit tours, artist receptions, and fine arts field trips. Sharing our passion for the arts spreads beyond the gallery walls and into our arts education program and outreach. We host over a hundred combined classes, workshops, and art camps annually. These classes are held at the art center and out in the community. We want art to be accessible to EVERYONE, so if you can’t come to us, we will come to you.
9. ConAgra Collection of Currier and Ives
10. Angel De Cora Museum and Research Center
The Angel De Cora Museum and Research Center is dedicated to preserving the art, artifacts, and history of the Winnebago tribe.
