People of all ages are invited to participate in a program this summer that encourages visits to Lincoln-area museums, libraries and outdoor spaces.
Through July 31, passports for the Field Trip Across Lincoln and Beyond program will be available for pickup at these partner sites:
- University of Nebraska State Museum-Morrill Hall – 645 N. 14th St., 402-472-2637
- Pioneers Park Nature Center – 3201 S. Coddington Ave., 402-441-7895
- LUX Center for the Arts – 2601 N. 48th St., 402-466-8692
- International Quilt Museum – 1523 N. 33rd St., 402-472-6549
- Schramm Education Center – 21502 W. Highway 31 (Gretna), 402-332-3901
- Spring Creek Prairie Audubon Center – 11700 S.W. 100th St. (Denton), 402-797-2301
- Sheldon Museum of Art – 12th and R St., 402-472-2461
- Lincoln City Libraries – Visit the website for hours and locations.
- Great Plains Art Museum – 1155 Q St., 402-472-6220
- Lincoln Saline Wetlands Nature Center – 570-598 W. Industrial Lake Drive
Throughout the summer, participants can visit each location and follow activity instructions in the official passport. To participate:
- Complete the assigned tasks at a location to earn a stamp.
- After visiting at least five sites, email a scan or photo of the passport and your name to FieldTripLNK@gmail.com to be entered for a chance to win prizes. Or, drop off a completed passport at the visitors desk at any site.
Prizes, which will be announced after July 31, include family museum memberships, art classes and T-shirts.
The Field Trip Across Lincoln and Beyond program is free, but admission costs for some museums may apply. Visit each participating location’s website for hours of operation and admission information.
For more information, click here or contact Emily Brown at eosberg2@unl.edu or 402-472-6647.
