

National Science Olympiad Day at Kiewit Luminarium Thursday, May 22
Kiewit Luminarium is a place for everyone to explore the astonishing phenomena that shape our world, our communities, and ourselves. With more than 125 open-ended, hands-on exhibits, Science Olympians can engage with their own curiosity to extend and challenge their current understandings in a fun way with teammates. The current exhibition, Creatividad Silvestre | Wild Creativity invites visitors of all ages to explore fundamental concepts of biomimicry through hands-on design challenges.
Located on Omaha’s RiverFront, Kiewit Luminarium is 3 miles south of Eppley Airfield and less than a mile from restaurants in and around the Old Market. Free parking is available to Kiewit Luminarium visitors.
National Science Olympiad Day Includes:
- A personal welcome and orientation by Kiewit Luminarium staff
- Discounted admission of $10/person (students, coaches, and chaperones)
- Option for an eating space on site (see below for catering option from on-site restaurant Fig.)
Additional Discount Days for Olympiad Teams:
National Science Olympiad teams are also invited to visit the Luminarium on other days during your time in Nebraska. Team members, coaches, and chaperones qualify for a discounted rate of $19.95/adult and $14.95/student by showing your NSO credentials at the Luminarium Welcome Desk. No need to purchase advanced tickets.
Arrival + Registration
To reserve your arrival time and tickets for May 22, please complete the form below by May 15. When filling out the form, please enter one of the following arrival time options. Arrival times are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Arrival Times
| 9:35 AM | 11:35 AM | 1:35 PM |
| 10:00 AM | 12:05 PM | 2:05 PM |
| 10:35 AM | 12:35 PM | 2:35 PM |
| 11:05 AM | 1:05 PM | 3:05 PM |
Lunch Catering Option
For those visiting on May 22, a box lunch with an indoor eating space is available through our partnership with Fig. café. Healthy and delicious from-scratch-lunch options are made with fresh ingredients, locally sourced whenever possible.
Choose from the following options:
- Turkey Sandwich – with mayo, cheddar, red onion, and lettuce on sourdough wheat bread; chips; chocolate chip cookie
- Gluten free Flatbread – chicken & vegetable OR vegetable; chips, chocolate chip cookie
- Hummus Veggie Wrap (vegan) – chips, chocolate chip cookie
Please submit lunch requests to [email protected] by May 8, no later than 5PM CDT.
Cost: $12.36 each. Soda and bottled water available for an additional $2.