Women Who Rock: Vision, Passion, Power
February 9 - May 5, 2013
Honoring 70 years of women in popular music, this interactive exhibition spotlights a vast array of artists through artifacts and video. Read More

Worn with Pride: Americans in Uniform
Now - February 3, 2013
This exhibit gives visitors an up-close examination of the lives of service men and women in the midst of combat Read More

The American Soldier
Now - January 6, 2013
See this exhibition that captures American soldiering over the past 150 years Read More

Mindbender Mansion
May 26 - September 2, 2012
Solve brainteasers and interactive challenges that are guaranteed to test the brain power and problem solving skills of even the most experienced puzzlers!

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Drawn to Fashion: The Illustrations of Mary Mitchell
January 28 – May 27, 2012
Taken from a personal collection of over 1,000 fashion illustrations, the Drawn to Fashion exhibition will educate visitors about the lost art of fashion illustration
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 George Washington Carver
July 30, 2011 - November 6, 2011
What makes a man a legend? In the case of George Washington Carver it wasn't just peanuts.

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CUT! Costumes and the Cinema
December 3, 2011 – April 29, 2012
Experience five centuries of fashion and style as interpreted by award-winning costume designers.

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Capture the Moment: The Pulitzer Prize Photographs
April 9, 2011 – July 10, 2011
Created by the Newseum, Capture the Moment: The Pulitzer Prize Photographs, is a dramatic display of award-winning Pulitzer photography.

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With Malice Toward None: The Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Exhibition
January 15, 2011 – March 20, 2011
In commemoration of the two-hundredth anniversary of the birth of the nation’s revered sixteenth president, this exhibition reveals Lincoln the man, whose thoughts, words, and actions were deeply affected by personal experiences and pivotal historic events.

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School House to White House  
December 26 – March 27, 2011
Focusing on the early education of American Presidents from Herbert Hoover through George W. Bush, the family-friendly School House to White House exhibition engages visitors of every age and interest.
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Dig it! The Secrets of Soil
October 2 – December 26, 2010
Soils are alive. They are born, they breathe, they age.  Soils are everywhere. With public concern about the environment more pressing than ever, Dig it! The Secrets of Soil explores a vital, but largely unexplored natural resource and ecosystem. This important exhibition invites visitors to think about this hidden world in a whole new way.  This unique exhibit from the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History allows visitors to unearth the many ways we benefit from soils and how we affect their health and productivity.

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100 Yards of Glory: Omaha's Football History
August 28, 2010 – January 16, 2011
100 Yards of Glory will offer visitors a rare look at the celebrated and untold stories of Omaha’s football past. The exhibit will explore the games, the players, the coaches, and the trophies that have defined football excellence in our community for 120 years, spanning the high school, collegiate, and professional ranks.

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Crowning Achievements: The Traditions and Philanthropic History of the Knights of Ak-Sar-Ben Coronation Ball
September 25 – December 19, 2010
Though other Ak-Sar-Ben traditions have long since ceased, the annual Coronation Ball has remained a part of the Knights of Ak-Sar-Ben’s tradition. It has symbolized and supported the Omaha community for 114 years. The king is chosen in recognition of his current and past community endeavors. The queen has displayed great academic achievement, a heart for community betterment and a spirit of volunteerism. Today, the coronation ball provides over 50 scholarships to students in financial need through a partnership with the Horatio Alger Association.
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Nature Unleashed: Inside Natural Disasters
May 22 - September 12, 2010
The earth sustains us, protects us, and makes life possible; but it also humbles us with its dramatic power. Created by The Field Museum, Nature Unleashed: Inside Natural Disasters explores natural disasters through stunning displays, state-of-the-art animations, poignant, large-scale images, and cultural artifacts that reveal the dynamic relationship we have with the Earth.

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Lasting Light: 125 Years of Grand Canyon Photography
June 19 – September 12, 2010
For centuries, the Grand Canyon has been revered as one of the most stunning landscapes on Earth. Lasting Light, coming to The Durham Museum from the Smithsonian Institution, features 60 framed photographs from the late 1800s through present day. Covering approximately 125 years of photographic history, the exhibition includes images of early photographers dangling from cables to get the perfect shot. More modern images are bold and dramatic, revealing both the canyon’s capricious weather and its subtle features. Lasting Light will leave visitors inspired by the unforgettable beauty of this timeless natural wonder. Read More

100 Years of Scouting: Celebrating the Adventure, Continuing the Journey
January 16 - May 30, 2010
In partnership with the Boy Scouts of America, Mid-America Council and the Batchelder Family Scout Museum, The Durham Museum will host an exhibit that examines the last 100 years of scouting history.  Read More

THE SMITH COLLECTION: ARE WE THERE YET?
February 20 - May 2, 2010
The Durham Museum will pay homage to the great “American Vacation” in truly unique fashion when it presents Are We There Yet? in February 2010.  Iconic travel sites and more than 25 pedal cars will capture the imagination of visitors as they experience this collaborative exhibition from The Durham Museum and the Museum of American Speed in Lincoln, Nebraska. Read More

Omaha by Air
January 23 - May 2, 2010
"Come Aboard the Magic Carpet!” declared the Omaha World-Herald in 1947. In that year, it published forty-five aerial photographs that appeared in the newspaper’s booklet “Omaha from the Air.”
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American Letterpress: The Art of Hatch Show Print

October 31, 2009 - January 24, 2010

American Letterpress: The Art of Hatch Show Print illustrates the fascinating fusion of art with popular culture and music history. 

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