Kiewit Luminarium for Learning and Play

Inspiring the next generation's interest in science, technology, engineering and math, the Kiewit Luminarium creates an engaging learning environment for visitors of all ages. Combining elements of a museum, workspace and playground, the 83,000-square-foot building encourages all to explore the exhibition space, where they can uncover fascinating phenomena about the natural world and themselves. By integrating the building’s architecture with its immersive exhibits, the Kiewit Luminarium puts innovation on display and invites visitors to examine the intersection of science, art and human perception.  

With its field trip room, makerspace, flexible classrooms and a café accessible to visitors and the public, the Kiewit Luminarium is a cultural hub that supports the community’s newly developed riverfront promenade.  

Read more about what makes the Kiewit Luminarium a dynamic and family-favored destination in the Architectural Record article, “HDR Designs Omaha’s Kiewit Luminarium as a Versatile Container for Learning and Play.”