Free Luminarium Membership Frequently Asked Questions

Kiewit Luminarium is a science museum for people of all ages, identities, and backgrounds to explore the astonishing phenomena that shape our world, our communities, and ourselves. We have more than 100 interactive exhibits and a variety of special programs to ignite curiosity and discovery.

Please check our updated hours of operation here.

We are located at The RiverFront in Downtown Omaha at 345 Riverfront Drive.

By personal vehicle, you can access the Luminarium, located at 345 Riverfront Drive, from both Abbott Drive and Dodge/Douglas Street. Free parking is available in the parking lots near the building. All parking lots have multiple accessibility stalls. There is also a loading zone near the entrance of the building for dropping off and picking up guests. 

Metro’s bus Route 19 runs along Riverfront Drive in front of the Luminarium. Multiple other routes have bus stops within walking distance from our building, such as the ORBT line, Council Bluffs Blue and Yellow Routes, Route 4 (Maple Street), Route 94 (West Center Express), and Route 97 (Millard Express). For more information, visit Metro or call 402-341-0807.

The Luminarium is accessible by several surrounding trails such as the MLK Jr. Pedestrian Bridge (10th/Capitol Street), the Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge (Council Bluffs), and Omaha’s RiverFront park system. Free bike parking is available at Lewis & Clark Landing, the park adjacent to the Luminarium. Additionally, Heartland Bike Share has a bike station with electric bicycles across the street from the Luminarium. For more information, visit Heartland Bike Share or call 402-957-2453.

We know each family is different so we offer a flexible family membership that can include up to three named adults and all household children.

Your family membership provides free daytime admission for 12 months from the date of registration. Plus, any children listed can bring a friend for free every time they visit. Adults can also bring another person for free if they are visiting solo (without the other named adult).

Additional benefits include:

• 10% discount at Fig. Café located in the building
• 10% discount at the Luminarium Store
• Reduced price admission for adults-only Thursday nights

You should have received an email with your digital membership card and membership number. If you would like your digital card resent to you, please contact [email protected] or call 402–502–3366, extension 930 (English) or extension 927 (Spanish).

You do not need your digital membership card to check in upon arrival. You can provide your name, email address, or phone number, and staff will look up your membership information and check you in.

Each time you visit, you can bring up to three adults and all household children. Each child may also bring a friend for free.

Your membership lasts for one year from the date of registration.

Yes, if you would like to make changes to your membership, please contact [email protected] or call 402–502–3366, extension 930 (English) or extension 927 (Spanish).

Ticket reservations are not required, but please note that we may be at capacity on busy days and ask you to wait if you do not have a ticket reservation. Reservations for daytime admission are free with your membership.

You can reserve tickets online at kiewitluminarium.org/tickets.

If you need to make changes to your ticket reservation, please contact [email protected].

If you have a ticket reservation, staff at the welcome desk will scan the QR code at the bottom of your ticket reservation email or help you look up your reservation. If you do not have a ticket reservation, staff will look up your membership account and welcome you in. 

Kiewit Luminarium is committed to providing guests with equal access to its exhibits and programs. Please contact [email protected] or call 402–502–3366, extension 930 (English) or extension 927 (Spanish) prior to your visit to request accommodations. We ask that you provide us with at least seven days advance notice to prepare accordingly.

Please contact us at [email protected] or call 402–502–3366, extension 930 (English) or extension 927 (Spanish).