Itinerary: Exploring University of Nebraska—Lincoln

The arts department on this campus is full of talent and work that has been produced and collected over the years. The Sheldon Art Museum houses a permanent collection of more than 12,000 objects focusing on American art including works by Constantin Brancusi, Alexander Calder, Aaron Douglas, Edward Hopper, Jun Kaneko, Lee Krasner, Georgia O’Keeffe, Isamu Noguchi and Mark Rothko. The museum, designed by noted architect Phillip Johnson, adjoins a beautiful, peaceful sculpture garden — perfect for a picnic or studying.

If you’re interested by Natural History and Science, this campus is home to a few things that are sure to pull your attention, like Morrill Hall. There, you’ll be greeted by "Archie," the life-sized bronze Columbian mammoth. The Museum provides a glimpse into our ancient past featuring the world-famous Elephant Hall, hands-on discovery center, Bizarre Beasts exhibit, and more. Inside you’ll also find Mueller Planetarium where you’ll experience fulldome Digital Shows. Experience immersive high-tech adventures in a true 360-degree projected, computer-generated virtual environment in their 60-seat domed theater.

Check to see if there's a show at the university during your visit. The Temple Theatre operates through the Johnny Carson School of Theatre & Film and is home to several student productions through the year. Check out their schedule here. The Glenn Korff School of Music also puts on several student ensembles in the Kimball Recital Hall and the Westbrook Music building. Find out more about shows and dates here.

Head over to East Campus to check out the International Quilt Museum. Here they have the world's largest publicly held quilt collection, dating from the early 1700s to present and representing more than 50 countries. Look around at all the beautiful work. Go behind the scenes if you have extra time to spare.

What’s the first thing that comes to your mind when you think of Lincoln, Nebraska? For most, it’s our Cornhusker football team and the amazing passion and community of fans surrounding it. When you’re in Lincoln, what better way to celebrate the city’s favorite pastime than visiting Memorial Stadium! Whether it’s a self-guided tour or a scheduled tour, this state-of-the-art stadium and all its memorabilia are sure to leave a lasting impression on anyone who steps inside. For schedule and ticket info click here.

End your night exploring the Haymarket District and then kick back at Barry's Rooftop Bar, aka The Nebraska Bar.