Current ExhibitS
Included with Museum Admission
GET BUILDING! BRICKS AT THE DURHAM
NOW – MAY 24, 2026
The Durham Museum is partnering with Lincoln/Omaha LEGO® User Group (LOLUG) to create a fun and new interactive experience for builders of all ages. Featuring extraordinary models of Omaha Union Station, Carhenge, Nebraska State Capitol, a Nebraska landmark map and other creations developed by the LOLUG team, plus hands-on construction areas where visitors can free-build their own creations, Get Building! emphasizes creativity and collaboration.
GOLDEN SPIKE DAYS PHOTO EXHIBITION
NOW – JULY 5, 2026
Explore how Omaha became the center of the entertainment world in 1939 in a Photo Archive display that captures the excitement of one of the city’s biggest spectacles. Omaha hosted “Golden Spike Days,” a four-day celebration for the world premiere of Cecil B. DeMille’s film Union Pacific.
From parades to three Omaha theaters simultaneously screening the film and a grand costume ball finale, residents stepped back in time with false fronts on businesses and outfits to resemble life in 1869. The Golden Spike Days exhibit showcases the many happenings during this special occasion.
This project was curated by Durham Museum intern Sophie Krueger, University of Nebraska at Omaha graduate.
THE SOPRANOS: NINETEENTH CENTURY A-LISTERS
NOW – JUNE 7, 2026
Our latest showcase from the Byron Reed Collection highlights rare items from the world of 19th-century entertainment, when a theater boom brought live performers, especially opera singers, into the spotlight. Reed’s manuscript collection includes portraits and programs from the likes of renowned vocalists Henriette Sontag and Jenny “The Swedish Nightingale” Lind, who captivated audiences across Europe and won the hearts of American listeners, as well. Visitors can also learn about notable performer Mary Münchhoff, who called Omaha home.
This project was curated by Durham Museum intern Mina Bussa, University of Nebraska at Omaha graduate.
ADMISSION
Adults: $15*
Seniors (62+): $12*
Military/Veteran: $12*
Children (ages 3 – 12): $8*
*PLUS TAX
Children 2 years and under FREE
Members: FREE!
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Advance reservations are encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome.
Members, your free admission discount is applied near the end of the online registration process.
