Curiosity + Connection
February 5–23, 2025
This February, we’re engaging all five senses and exploring the many facets of love. From biology to culture and even culinary arts, our understanding and appreciation of love is informed by many disciplines. As the new year settles in with cold hands and feet, we’re embracing the warmth of connection with a curious open heart.
What is love, exactly? Are our definitions of it shaped by our unique cultures and backgrounds? How do words of care and affirmation affect the neuroplasticity in the brain? What about the birds and the bees? Literally! How do animals create community through surprising methods of communication?
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The Heart of Exploration: Activities for All Ages
Love at the Luminarium transforms our exhibition space with new interactive experiences that explore the ways humans are connected to one another. New installations like The Arduino Human Circuit exhibit offer tangible learning opportunities, and a surprising spark of connection.
Inquisitive Programs for All Ages
Does chocolate taste different if you pair it with beautiful music? What are some of the more unusual ways animals pair up in nature? How does the queen bee communicate with her community of thousands? Explore all of this and more at the events listed below!
Love & Chocolate: A sonic seasoning experience
Sound Bites Concerts is teaming up with Nibbs Chocolates to showcase what music can do to elevate our tastebuds. “Sonic…
Chocolate Screen Printing
Local artists and printmakers Dan Crane and Parris Gaines are collaborating on a special Love design that will be…
Love & Chocolate: A sonic seasoning experience
Sound Bites Concerts is teaming up with Nibbs Chocolates to showcase what music can do to elevate our tastebuds. “Sonic…
Love Night Light(18+)
During our month-long exploration of Love, we’re hosting an adults-only Night Light that explores the myriad ways intimate connections…
“Find the Queen” with the UNL Bee Lab
The Bee Lab at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) will join us with an observation hive. Guests of all…
Rose Dissection
Our very own Programming Manager, Anthony Galdamez will show us what love is all about with a rose dissection….
Family-Fun with the Great Backyard Bird Count
The Audubon Society’s Jason “The Birdnerd” St. Sauver is back with an interactive presentation on the birds of Omaha…
Strawberry DNA Exploration
Kiewit Luminarium’s Program Manager, Anthony Galdamez will help our guests discover the DNA of a strawberry. Prepare to get…