MakeShift is Lincoln, Nebraska's

Community
Makerspace

A Community Workshop Space for Makers, Builders, & Creators in Lincoln, NE

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Monday Meetups

Join us on Mondays for our weekly MakeShift Maker Meetup

1135 N. 22nd St. – 5:30 to 7:00 PM
(behind Turbine Flats)

What is MakeShift?

/ˈmākˌSHift/
MakeShift is Lincoln's community makerspace — also known as a hackerspace, hacklab, Fab Lab, or tech shop. It's a shared workshop where members access tools, collaborate on projects, and build skills in technology, engineering, art, and fabrication.

Community Impact in Lincoln's Clinton Neighborhood

MakeShift was originally started at the Turbine Flats Project, located at 22nd & Y streets since 2007. Turbine Flats has successfully transformed an old and vacant warehouse into office spaces. The businesses inside attract an array of clients and friends of the neighborhood. Many tenants, past and present, have started successful projects and businesses inside of these walls.

Neighborhood Anchor for Lincoln's Clinton District

MakeShift intends to be a hub for technological growth and economic development in the Clinton neighborhood.

Accessible Tools for Everyone

Members can access tools for home improvement, gardening, and hands-on learning, no requirements, other than a completed training session.

Grow Your Technical Skills in Lincoln

MakeShift supports skill development in engineering, coding, web development, and graphic design for residents across Lincoln, Nebraska.

Proud to be a Part of These Communities

Turbine Flats Project

2124 Y St., Lincoln, NE
Turbine Flats

Clinton Neighborhood

Lincoln, NE
Clinton Neighborhood
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Who can use MakeShift?

Open to All Lincoln Residents

The community of Lincoln, Nebraska can access MakeShift without requiring any particular skills or occupation. However, a mandatory training session must be completed prior to using the equipment for the first time.

New Home at 1135 N. 22nd St., Lincoln, NE

We're happy to have an even bigger space for more tools, more events, and more people. No longer located in the Turbine Flats, we are now directly behind it.

Member-Supported & Self-Sufficient

MakeShift aims to be self-sufficient by obtaining funding through memberships, donations from members for raw materials, and fundraising campaigns, among other means.

Membership Cost: $35/month

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MakeShift's Mission

Creativity, Innovation, and Maker Education in Lincoln
MakeShift is a nonprofit community makerspace in Lincoln, Nebraska that fosters creativity and innovation through individual and collaborative projects. Members gain access to tools, workshops, computer labs, and a library of books and equipment — along with education and mentorship opportunities in technology, science, and the arts. Whether you're a maker, tinkerer, or DIY enthusiast, MakeShift is where curiosity meets capability.

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