The best museums in Lincoln in September 2025

These are the top 10 best museums in Lincoln, United States, ranked by their rating and popularity in 2025. Click a museum for more information about the museum, including visitor information, exhibitions and reviews.

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Looking for the best museums in Lincoln? These are the best ones:

  1. Sheldon Museum of Art1

    Sheldon Museum of Art

     Lincoln, NE
    The Sheldon Museum of Art's collection primarily focuses on 19th and 20th century art. It houses over 12,000 works of art across all mediums, making it a comprehensive repository of American art. The collection includes significant holdings of landscapes and still lifes from the 19th century, American impressionism, early modernism, geometric abstraction, abstract expressionism, Pop art, lyrical abstraction, color field painting, minimalism, and contemporary art.
  2. International Quilt Museum2

    International Quilt Museum

     Lincoln, NE
    The International Quilt Museum, situated at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln in Lincoln, Nebraska, is renowned for housing the world's largest known public collection of quilts. This museum, also known as the Quilt House, is a significant destination for quilt enthusiasts and historians alike, offering a unique insight into the art and history of quilting.
  3. Larsen Tractor Test & Power Museum3

    Larsen Tractor Test & Power Museum

     Lincoln, NE
    The Lester F. Larsen Tractor Test and Power Museum is a unique institution dedicated to preserving and documenting the history of Nebraska's tractor test law. Operated by the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, the museum is located in Lincoln, Nebraska, United States. It offers a unique insight into the history and development of tractor testing laws and practices.
  4. Thomas P. Kennard State Historic Site4

    Thomas P. Kennard State Historic Site

     Lincoln, NE
    The Thomas P. Kennard House, also known as the Nebraska Statehood Memorial, holds the distinction of being the oldest remaining building in the original plat of Lincoln, Nebraska. This historic site offers a unique glimpse into the past, providing visitors with an opportunity to explore a significant part of Nebraska's history.
  5. Pioneers Park Nature Center5

    Pioneers Park Nature Center

     Lincoln, NE
    The Pioneers Park Nature Center, which was established in 1963, is a vast nature preserve that spans 668 acres. It is situated within the larger Pioneers Park in Lincoln, Nebraska. This expansive nature center offers a diverse range of habitats and landscapes for visitors to explore.
  6. Nebraska Statewide Arboretum6

    Nebraska Statewide Arboretum

     Lincoln, NE
    The Nebraska Statewide Arboretum is a vast network of nearly 100 different arboreta, botanical gardens, parks, and other public landscapes. These are spread across 56 communities throughout Nebraska. The arboretum office at the University of Nebraska in Lincoln provides support for this network.
  7. Lincoln Children's Museum7

    Lincoln Children's Museum

     Lincoln, NE
    Intriguing museum full of interactive exhibits that challenges kids to learn in an entertaining way.
  8. Museum of American Speed8

    Museum of American Speed

     Lincoln, NE
    The Museum of American Speed is a non-profit institution that is committed to the preservation and exhibition of artifacts that represent the history of American automotive. This museum is a testament to the evolution of the American automotive industry and offers a unique insight into its rich history.
  9. American Historical Society of Germans From Russia Museum9

    American Historical Society of Germans From Russia Museum

     Lincoln, NE
  10. University of Nebraska State Museum10

    University of Nebraska State Museum

     Lincoln, NE
    The University of Nebraska State Museum, also known as Morrill Hall, is a natural history museum that was founded in 1871. It is located on the University of Nebraska Lincoln City Campus, near the corner of 14th and Vine Streets in Lincoln, Nebraska, United States. The museum features Nebraska biodiversity, paleontology, and cultural diversity.

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