The Lentz Center for Asian Culture aims to promote the recognition for the rich and dynamic cultures of the diverse people of Asia. The Museum, found within the University of Nebraska in Lincoln, houses a unique collection provides an opportunity to enhance the instructional programs within the campus. It also promotes the enrichment of the cultural environment of Nebraska?s citizens. The exhibitions of the museum serve as testaments to the strong commitment of the University to fostering the multicultural understanding through the appreciation for Asian cultures.

The Museum is the only one in Nebraska that is exclusively dedicated to Asian Art. It has been made use of cultural activities, exhibitions, artifacts, and many more in order to provide displays that enhance the imaginations of visitors.

The Museum houses a collection that includes hundreds of objects that are related to a wide range and a broad geographical area. The items in the collection are all considered as significant may it be historically, culturally, or aesthetically. Among the items are musical instruments, ivory carvings, Tibetan ritual objects, jade, and other pieces that say something about the traditional Asian civilizations.