Children's Museums

Joslyn Art Museum

Name: Joslyn Art Museum
Address: 2200 Dodge St, Omaha, NE 68102, Omaha, NE, US
Telephone: (402) 342-3300
Rating: 4.7

★★★★☆ 4.7 (2913 reviews)

📍 2200 Dodge St, Omaha, NE 68102

📞 (402) 342-3300

🌐 www.joslyn.org

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🕐 Hours

Monday	Closed
Tuesday	10 AM–4 PM
Wednesday	10 AM–4 PM
Thursday	10 AM–8 PM
Friday	10 AM–4 PM
Saturday	10 AM–4 PM
Sunday	10 AM–4 PM

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About Joslyn Art Museum

Diverse collection & rotating exhibits. Galleries, theater & cafe housed in a 1931 art deco building & modern addition by Norman Foster. Housed in a 1931 Art Deco building with a modern addition designed by renowned architect Norman Foster, creating a unique blend of historic and contemporary architecture. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 2,913 visitors.

Quick Facts

Type: Art Museum
Best For: All ages
Admission: Free admission, always
Hours: Tue-Sun 10 am-4 pm (Thu until 8 pm)
Programs: Summer art camps for ages 4-12 and teens

💡 Did You Know?

🏛️Housed in a 1931 Art Deco building with a modern addition designed by renowned architect Norman Foster, creating a unique blend of historic and contemporary architecture
⭐Offers completely free general admission to all visitors at all times, with no paid admission requirements
⭐Features 5,000 years of human creativity in art across three buildings, spanning an extensive historical and cultural range
⭐Operates summer art camps for ages 4-12 and teens in June and July with hands-on programs in drawing, painting, printing, and constructing, plus day-long supervised experiences with Lunch Bunch
⭐Extended Thursday hours until 8 pm, while closed Mondays and operating Tuesday-Sunday 10 am-4 pm, making it accessible for varied scheduling needs

💬 What Visitors Say

💬Plan for at least 2-3 hours to explore the three buildings and exhibitions; visitors have reported not finishing in one hour before closing, so arrive early or visit on Thursday when the museum stays open until 8 pm for extended viewing time.
💬Admission is always free, making it an excellent value for families. Consider visiting on weekdays (Tuesday-Wednesday) when the museum is likely less crowded, allowing more time to enjoy the calm, inviting atmosphere that reviewers frequently praise.
💡Don't miss the outdoor sculpture garden and paths—reviewers specifically highlight these as notable features. Combine indoor gallery exploration with outdoor art installations for a complete experience.
💡The museum's cafe offers quality food options including burgers and soup that reviewers describe as 'hidden gems'—plan to grab lunch or snacks on-site rather than leaving the premises.
💡If visiting with children ages 4-12, book summer art camps (June-July) for hands-on creative experiences in drawing, painting, printing, and constructing, with supervised full-day options including a 'Lunch Bunch' component.