Art museums in Lincoln

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.

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.

The Great Plains Art Museum, situated in Lincoln, Nebraska, is a fine arts museum that focuses on the arts of the Great Plains in the United States. This unique focus makes it a distinctive destination for art enthusiasts and those interested in the cultural heritage of the Great Plains region.