If you are looking for a fun activity suitable for all ages, I would strongly recommend taking a trip to Kiewit’s Luminarium. The Luminarium has a large variety of exhibits and events great for friends and family.

“I visit the Luminarium frequently, my favorite memories are from Thursday nights during the adult only events when the lights would glow,” said physics teacher Justin Heckman. “The exhibit that I have always gravitated towards is the rotating table with the pool balls and discs. I’d recommend visiting the luminarium for students no matter if they like science or not, it is not strictly for learning but also an experience to discover and play.”

There are over 100 extraordinary exhibits waiting to be explored by you. The science museum is split into four sections in order to be easy to navigate. The “Dig Deeper” section focuses on the environment featuring exhibits like steam, compost, groundwater, gears, and skateboarding. The “Catch Waves” portion of the museum focuses on physics; featuring swinging pendulums, making sound waves, creating shadows, thermal camera, and creating music.

“The projectors that show the contrast of color and shadows were my favorite part of the luminarium. I also enjoyed the music room with the xylophones. If it wasn’t a cold day I would’ve loved the jungle gym that we could see from the cafe window,” said student Haedyn McDowell.

My favorite section, “Find Yourself” focuses on biology and society, with challenges like walking silently across gravel, exploring cells, identity, and community. The final section of the Luminarium is called “Make It Count” which focuses on geometry, with a large geometric jungle gym, and exhibits about financial literacy.

“I enjoyed the photo opportunities in the color exhibits and the optical illusions,” said student Kayden Zimmerman. “My favorite memory from the luminarium is going with my friends and being able to sit across the room in the Whispering Dishes exhibit where I could hear echoes of what they would say no matter how far away they are sitting.”

Taking a visit to the Luminarium is something I would recommend to people of all ages and interests. The staff is welcoming, the cafe has great food and drinks, and the gift shop is stocked full. The thing I appreciate the most is how inclusive the environment is. Before you enter you receive a sensory map with warnings of loud and crowded areas and directions to quiet places to sit.