Sheldon Museum of Art, Lincoln

Name: Sheldon Museum of Art
Address: 12th and R Sts, Lincoln, 68588, United States
Telephone: +1 402-472-2461

#16 among attractions in Lincoln

Museum, Art museum

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Facts and practical information

The Sheldon Museum of Art is an art museum in the city of Lincoln, in the state of Nebraska in the Midwestern United States. Its collection focuses on 19th- and 20th-century art. ()

Alternative names: Built: 1963 (61 years ago)Coordinates: 40°49'3"N, 96°42'16"W

Address

12th and R StsLincoln 68588 United States

Contact

+1 402-472-2461

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Day trips

Sheldon Museum of Art – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Memorial Stadium, Haymarket Park, Pinnacle Bank Arena, Nebraska State Historical Society Building.

~1180 ftN
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Memorial Stadium, Lincoln
6 min walk • Memorial Stadium, a bastion of American college football, stands proudly in the heart of Lincoln, Nebraska. Home to the University of Nebraska's Cornhuskers, the stadium has been an iconic landmark since its inauguration in 1923.
0.6 miNW
Sport venue, Sport, Outdoor activities
Haymarket Park, Lincoln
16 min walk • Hawks Field at Haymarket Park is a baseball stadium in the Haymarket District of Lincoln, Nebraska. It is less than a mile west of the University of Nebraska–Lincoln and is the home venue of the school's baseball team and the American Association's Lincoln Saltdogs.
0.4 miW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Pinnacle Bank Arena, Lincoln
11 min walk • Pinnacle Bank Arena is a 15,500-seat indoor arena in the West Haymarket District of Lincoln, Nebraska. It was completed in 2013 and replaced the Bob Devaney Sports Center as the home of the University of Nebraska's men's and women's basketball teams.
~1310 ftE
Museum, Modernist architecture
Nebraska State Historical Society Building, Lincoln
7 min walk • The Nebraska State Historical Society Building is a historic two-story building in Lincoln, Nebraska. It was built by Olson Construction in 1953 to house the Nebraska State Historical Society, founded in 1878. It was designed in the Moderne style by architect Ellery Lothrop Davis.
0.5 miSE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Pershing Center, Lincoln
13 min walk • The Pershing Center is a 4,526-seat multi-purpose arena in Lincoln, Nebraska. Although still physically in place, it is no longer in use.
~1120 ftNE
Museum, Natural history museum
University of Nebraska State Museum, Lincoln
6 min walk • The University of Nebraska State Museum, also known as Morrill Hall, founded in 1871, is a natural history museum featuring Nebraska biodiversity, paleontology, and cultural diversity, located on the University of Nebraska–Lincoln City Campus near the corner of 14th and Vine Streets in Lincoln, Nebraska, United States.
0.5 miSE
Park
Centennial Mall, Lincoln
14 min walk • Nebraska's Centennial Mall, also known simply as Centennial Mall, is a seven-block-long public space in Lincoln, Nebraska, stretching from the Nebraska State Capitol building north to the University of Nebraska - Lincoln's city campus.
~1080 ftNE
Tower
Mueller Tower, Lincoln
6 min walk • The Mueller Tower is a historic 84-foot bell tower on the campus of the University of Nebraska–Lincoln in Lincoln, Nebraska. It was built in 1949, and it is named for alumnus Ralph S. Mueller.
~450 ftS
Concerts and shows, Theater
Lied Center for Performing Arts, Lincoln
3 min walk • The Lied Center for Performing Arts is a performing arts facility located in Lincoln, Nebraska, United States that opened in 1990. Part of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, it is used for events such as orchestra, theatre, and speakers.
~1570 ftS
Gothic Revival architecture
Gold and Company Store Building, Lincoln
8 min walk • The Gold and Company Store Building is a historic commercial building in Lincoln, Nebraska. It was built in 1924 for the Gold and Company Store, co-founded by William Gold and later managed by his son Nathan, until its 1964 merger with J. L. Brandeis and Sons. The building was designed in the Gothic Revival and Art Deco styles.
~540 ftSE
Cinema, Nightlife
Mary Riepma Ross Media Arts Center, Lincoln
3 min walk • The Mary Riepma Ross Media Arts Center is a two-screen theatre located on the University of Nebraska–Lincoln campus that commonly shows a wide variety of documentaries, independent cinema, and international films in the United States of America.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Sheldon Museum of Art open?

Sheldon Museum of Art is open:

Monday 10 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 5 pm
Thursday 10 am - 7 pm
Friday 10 am - 7 pm
Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday 12 pm - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Sheldon Museum of Art?

Nearby attractions include Old University Library, Lincoln (2 min walk), Hixson–Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts, Lincoln (2 min walk), Lied Center for Performing Arts, Lincoln (3 min walk), Lentz Center for Asian Culture, Lincoln (4 min walk).

How to get to Sheldon Museum of Art by public transport?

The nearest stations to Sheldon Museum of Art:

Bus

Gold's- 11th Street • Lines: 13 (9 min walk)

Train

Lincoln (13 min walk)