Kiewit Luminarium

Today (3/19) is the FINAL day to apply for our Luminator program (open to ages 15-25). Find the full details and apply at https://lnkd.in/gegtstxc Luminators are high school students, college students, and early-career adults from diverse backgrounds who engage with Luminarium guests, lead demonstrations, and serve as vital connectors to the community. Luminators build confidence as leaders, learners, and educators through frequent training and practice. The most important part of the job? Be curious and excited about inspiring curiosity among Luminarium guests! ID: A Luminator wearing a blue vest leads a demonstration using a microscope that’s projecting onto a large screen.

Now is the time to get your tickets for a very special Night Light (18+) happening this Thursday (7-10PM) as we celebrate women in STEM. If you are a woman working in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) or a STEM related field, enjoy 50% off your Night Light ticket. We’re also excited to welcome attendees of the Nebraska Women in Tech Summit, which kicks off at the Luminarium during Night Light! Not a woman in STEM? You are, of course, still invited to come explore. Visit the link for tickets: https://lnkd.in/gVZFtp9u Join in the fun while supporting the Luminarium’s mission to inspire lifelong interest and careers in STEM! ID: People gather around an exhibit during a Luminarium Night Light.

Get your tickets now for a very special Night Light (18+) on Thursday, March 6, as we celebrate women working in STEM. If you are a woman working in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) or a STEM related field, enjoy 50% off your Night Light ticket! We’re also excited to welcome attendees of the Nebraska Women in Tech Summit, which kicks off at the Luminarium during Night Light! Not a woman in STEM? You are, of course, still invited to come explore. Visit the link for tickets: https://lnkd.in/gVZFtp9u Join in the fun while supporting the Luminarium’s mission to inspire lifelong interest and careers in STEM! ID: Individuals engaging with exhibits during a recent Night Light.

Event Planners, Office Managers, and Team Coordinators– this is for you! Join the Kiewit Luminarium Events Team for our first-ever Luminarium Showcase on Tuesday, March 4, from 5-8PM! This free event is your chance to experience the magic of our venue, explore how our spaces can transform for any occasion, and connect with local vendors. Here’s what’s in store: ?? Live Entertainment - games, music, and performers ?? Networking Opportunities - chat with fellow event professionals about latest trends ???Exclusive access - tour all our rentable spaces and envision your next big event We can’t forget our amazing vendors, thank you for contributing to our vision! Made in Omaha Brownie Bar Bakery Catering Creations Patricia’s Catering & Cocktails Vogue Photo Events All In Party Rentals Omaha Circus Arts The Party Bar Fig. House of Bah Moonlight Oracle Energy Healings Catalyst Event Rentals Midwest Spirits Co. Ital Vital Living Picture This Omaha This is one night you won’t want to miss. RSVP today with the link below https://lnkd.in/gD4mEKUX ID: Promotional poster for the Luminarium Showcase event, scheduled for Tuesday, March 4, from 5-8 PM. The background features a red and beige sunburst pattern with a circus tent illustration at the bottom.

POSTPONED: Due to winter weather, the Luminarium Showcase has been postponed. Calling all event planners and anyone who coordinates team outings or appreciation events – the Kiewit Luminarium’s Events Team is excited to invite you to our first-ever Luminarium Showcase on Tuesday, March 4. Happening 5–8PM, this complimentary event will highlight the creativity and offerings of local vendors while showcasing how the Luminarium’s spaces can be transformed to match even your wildest event visions. During the event, you’ll get the chance to: ?? Enjoy live entertainment, including games, music, and performers ??? Sample delicious food and drinks from Omaha area caterers and dessert makers ?? Network with fellow professionals and learn about the latest event trends ??? Have full access to every rentable space in the Luminarium, Interested in attending? ???RSVP now at: https://lnkd.in/gD4mEKUX ID: 1 - Aerialist in a shimmering costume executing a pose on an aerial hoop, backlit by colorful neon lights. 2 - Well-dressed guests smiling and interacting during a Luminarium event.

Our Holland Talks lecture series returns Friday, March 7 as we welcome writer and naturalist, Dr. J. Drew Lanham for a conversation on environmental stewardship, diversity in conservation, and the deep connections between people and the natural world. Dr. Lanham is the author of “The Home Place: Memoirs of a Colored Man’s Love Affair With Nature” and “Joy is the Justice We Give Ourselves.” His award-winning writing asserts that conservation must be a rigorous science and evocative art, inviting diversity and race to play active roles in celebrating our natural world. Space is limited for this special evening. Reserve your tickets now at https://lnkd.in/gxGaaAQG Holland Talks is made possible through a generous grant from the Holland Foundation. ID: Portrait of Dr. J. Drew Lanham, wearing glasses and a blue shirt, sitting outdoors with greenery in the background.

?? ?? The Luminarium is CLOSED Wednesday, Feb 12 on account of the snow. Stay warm today all! ?? ?? ID: Icy background with text that reads Closed Wednesday.

Today, we honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his lifelong work in advancing civil rights and liberation for all. We’re taking some time to reflect on the power of community and appreciate how our differences shape the richness of humanity! Our mission at Kiewit Luminarium places connection and engagement at the center of the education experience. We come to know our world and ourselves more deeply through relationships. In very real ways, our work comes alive through the participation of our community. Something we celebrate, EVERY day. Today, we’re open from 10AM-5PM. #MLKDay ID: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. speaking into a microphone, with an overlaid quote that reads: “The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically. Intelligence plus character – that is the goal of true education.”

BIG NEWS - following an extensive nationwide search, Mathew “Mat” Sinclair has been named the new Chief Executive Officer of Kiewit Luminarium! Mat brings over 30 years of experience in museum leadership, strategic planning, and community engagement. Mat began his career at the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry and most recently served as President and CEO of The Terry Lee Wells Nevada Discovery Museum in Reno, Nevada. We’re eager to work with Mat in bringing the Luminarium into its next phase of innovation and growth. Mat will join us in early February, please join us in welcoming him then! You can learn more about him at https://bit.ly/MatSinclair ID: Portrait photo of Mat Sinclair, smiling at the camera.

Happy end of 2024! (We’re closing at 3PM today and open from 10AM-5PM on January 1.) Today, we’re grateful for the many brilliant collaborators who helped shape Luminarium programming this year. The scientists, teachers, artists, and writers we partner with throughout the year play a pivotal role in bringing the Luminarium’s mission to life. Our time with Megan L. Bull Bear of Lakota Made this summer is still resonating with us. Her vision for cultivating a reciprocal relationship with the ecology that surrounds us was a theme that carried us through the year. We’re thankful for her generosity and her work! It’s our mission to support the work of scientists and thinkers like Megan who are advancing our understanding and offering radical insight into new ways of relating to the world around us. Thank you to all who have supported us this year in making this mission possible! ID: Edited video of Megan L. Bull Bear sitting on the Missouri river front, speaking to the camera. Also included are clips of people looking for plants in the landscaping around the Luminarium on a sunny August day.