Now – July 21, 2019 This exhibition was developed by Durham Museum intern and University of Nebraska at Omaha graduate, Mallory Boyle. The Regency Era (1795-1830) was a time when enlightenment thought provoked lifestyle and culture changes throughout Europe. The onset of the French Revolution resulted in clothing styles changing seemingly overnight. From having an aristocratic flair to favoring the… Continue Reading A Regency of Style: Cultural Changes in 18th and 19th Century Europe

Exhibit on Display March 30 – July 28, 2019 On May 10, 1869, two railroads—built with haste, hope and aspiration—joined in a lonely, dry desert of northern Utah, at a place called Promontory. On that day, dignitaries from both companies—the Central Pacific, which had built from California, and the Union Pacific, which had built from the east—gave speeches and installed… Continue Reading After Promontory: 150 Years of Transcontinental Railroading

Clarkson Regional Health Services: 150 Years of Innovation in Patient Care July 13 – September 1 Originally founded in 1869 as the Good Samaritan Hospital, and the first hospital in Nebraska, Bishop Clarkson Hospital has evolved over time to Clarkson Regional Health Services. Come explore how Clarkson has contributed to the Omaha community and medicine over the last 150 years,… Continue Reading Clarkson Regional Health Services: 150 Years of Innovation in Patient Care

Now – July 21, 2019 This exhibition was developed by Durham Museum intern and University of Nebraska at Omaha History MA candidate, Sean Summerfelt. The Omaha Library Association was established in 1857 when Omaha City was only a fledgling three-year-old city. Though this first association was short lived, it amassed a collection of 4,500 books. In 1877 the Omaha City… Continue Reading For the People of Omaha: Byron Reed and the Original Omaha Public Library

Exhibit on Display June 8 – September 1, 2019 What has 60 razor-sharp teeth, bone-crushing jaws, lived 68 million years ago and will be visiting The Durham Museum this summer? Tyrannosaurus rex…arguably the world’s most popular dinosaur! Tyrannosaurs: Meet the Family is the world’s first exhibition showcasing the newly-revised tyrannosaur family tree and shows how this group became the world’s… Continue Reading Tyrannosaurs: Meet the Family

Stomp down to The Durham on Wednesdays, June 12 – July 31, for Storytime with Scotty the T.rex! Each week will feature a different dinosaur-themed book and craft led by one of the museum’s engaging education facilitators. Registration is not required and regular museum admission applies. All ages are welcome! STORYTIME SCHEDULE OF EVENTS: June 12 Story: Harry and the Bucketful… Continue Reading Storytime with Scotty

Every day, June 8 – September 1 Except during Railroad Days, July 13-14 Join museum staff at 2PM every day during the run of Tyrannosaurs: Meet the Family, to learn everything you need to know about dinosaurs. Each day of the week will have a different topic, complete with trivia and prizes, so you can come back again and again!… Continue Reading Tyrannosaurs at Two

Now – July 21, 2019 This exhibition was developed by Durham Museum intern and University of Nebraska at Omaha graduate, Mallory Boyle. The Regency Era (1795-1830) was a time when enlightenment thought provoked lifestyle and culture changes throughout Europe. The onset of the French Revolution resulted in clothing styles changing seemingly overnight. From having an aristocratic flair to favoring the… Continue Reading A Regency of Style: Cultural Changes in 18th and 19th Century Europe

Exhibit on Display March 30 – July 28, 2019 On May 10, 1869, two railroads—built with haste, hope and aspiration—joined in a lonely, dry desert of northern Utah, at a place called Promontory. On that day, dignitaries from both companies—the Central Pacific, which had built from California, and the Union Pacific, which had built from the east—gave speeches and installed… Continue Reading After Promontory: 150 Years of Transcontinental Railroading

Clarkson Regional Health Services: 150 Years of Innovation in Patient Care July 13 – September 1 Originally founded in 1869 as the Good Samaritan Hospital, and the first hospital in Nebraska, Bishop Clarkson Hospital has evolved over time to Clarkson Regional Health Services. Come explore how Clarkson has contributed to the Omaha community and medicine over the last 150 years,… Continue Reading Clarkson Regional Health Services: 150 Years of Innovation in Patient Care

Now – July 21, 2019 This exhibition was developed by Durham Museum intern and University of Nebraska at Omaha History MA candidate, Sean Summerfelt. The Omaha Library Association was established in 1857 when Omaha City was only a fledgling three-year-old city. Though this first association was short lived, it amassed a collection of 4,500 books. In 1877 the Omaha City… Continue Reading For the People of Omaha: Byron Reed and the Original Omaha Public Library

Exhibit on Display June 8 – September 1, 2019 What has 60 razor-sharp teeth, bone-crushing jaws, lived 68 million years ago and will be visiting The Durham Museum this summer? Tyrannosaurus rex…arguably the world’s most popular dinosaur! Tyrannosaurs: Meet the Family is the world’s first exhibition showcasing the newly-revised tyrannosaur family tree and shows how this group became the world’s… Continue Reading Tyrannosaurs: Meet the Family

Every day, June 8 – September 1 Except during Railroad Days, July 13-14 Join museum staff at 2PM every day during the run of Tyrannosaurs: Meet the Family, to learn everything you need to know about dinosaurs. Each day of the week will have a different topic, complete with trivia and prizes, so you can come back again and again!… Continue Reading Tyrannosaurs at Two

Now – July 21, 2019 This exhibition was developed by Durham Museum intern and University of Nebraska at Omaha graduate, Mallory Boyle. The Regency Era (1795-1830) was a time when enlightenment thought provoked lifestyle and culture changes throughout Europe. The onset of the French Revolution resulted in clothing styles changing seemingly overnight. From having an aristocratic flair to favoring the… Continue Reading A Regency of Style: Cultural Changes in 18th and 19th Century Europe

Exhibit on Display March 30 – July 28, 2019 On May 10, 1869, two railroads—built with haste, hope and aspiration—joined in a lonely, dry desert of northern Utah, at a place called Promontory. On that day, dignitaries from both companies—the Central Pacific, which had built from California, and the Union Pacific, which had built from the east—gave speeches and installed… Continue Reading After Promontory: 150 Years of Transcontinental Railroading

Clarkson Regional Health Services: 150 Years of Innovation in Patient Care July 13 – September 1 Originally founded in 1869 as the Good Samaritan Hospital, and the first hospital in Nebraska, Bishop Clarkson Hospital has evolved over time to Clarkson Regional Health Services. Come explore how Clarkson has contributed to the Omaha community and medicine over the last 150 years,… Continue Reading Clarkson Regional Health Services: 150 Years of Innovation in Patient Care

Now – July 21, 2019 This exhibition was developed by Durham Museum intern and University of Nebraska at Omaha History MA candidate, Sean Summerfelt. The Omaha Library Association was established in 1857 when Omaha City was only a fledgling three-year-old city. Though this first association was short lived, it amassed a collection of 4,500 books. In 1877 the Omaha City… Continue Reading For the People of Omaha: Byron Reed and the Original Omaha Public Library

Gather the entire family for Fossil Fridays! June 14 – August 9 10AM–2PM: Crafts, Giveaways and Raffle (while supplies last)  10:30AM: Guided Exhibit Tour 11:30AM and 1:30PM: Dino-Themed Game led by Museum Staff Each Friday will have new activities so you can enjoy all 9 dates as well as collect all 9 dinosaur cutouts throughout the summer. Registration is not required… Continue Reading Fossil Fridays

Exhibit on Display June 8 – September 1, 2019 What has 60 razor-sharp teeth, bone-crushing jaws, lived 68 million years ago and will be visiting The Durham Museum this summer? Tyrannosaurus rex…arguably the world’s most popular dinosaur! Tyrannosaurs: Meet the Family is the world’s first exhibition showcasing the newly-revised tyrannosaur family tree and shows how this group became the world’s… Continue Reading Tyrannosaurs: Meet the Family

Every day, June 8 – September 1 Except during Railroad Days, July 13-14 Join museum staff at 2PM every day during the run of Tyrannosaurs: Meet the Family, to learn everything you need to know about dinosaurs. Each day of the week will have a different topic, complete with trivia and prizes, so you can come back again and again!… Continue Reading Tyrannosaurs at Two

Now – July 21, 2019 This exhibition was developed by Durham Museum intern and University of Nebraska at Omaha graduate, Mallory Boyle. The Regency Era (1795-1830) was a time when enlightenment thought provoked lifestyle and culture changes throughout Europe. The onset of the French Revolution resulted in clothing styles changing seemingly overnight. From having an aristocratic flair to favoring the… Continue Reading A Regency of Style: Cultural Changes in 18th and 19th Century Europe

Exhibit on Display March 30 – July 28, 2019 On May 10, 1869, two railroads—built with haste, hope and aspiration—joined in a lonely, dry desert of northern Utah, at a place called Promontory. On that day, dignitaries from both companies—the Central Pacific, which had built from California, and the Union Pacific, which had built from the east—gave speeches and installed… Continue Reading After Promontory: 150 Years of Transcontinental Railroading

Clarkson Regional Health Services: 150 Years of Innovation in Patient Care July 13 – September 1 Originally founded in 1869 as the Good Samaritan Hospital, and the first hospital in Nebraska, Bishop Clarkson Hospital has evolved over time to Clarkson Regional Health Services. Come explore how Clarkson has contributed to the Omaha community and medicine over the last 150 years,… Continue Reading Clarkson Regional Health Services: 150 Years of Innovation in Patient Care

Now – July 21, 2019 This exhibition was developed by Durham Museum intern and University of Nebraska at Omaha History MA candidate, Sean Summerfelt. The Omaha Library Association was established in 1857 when Omaha City was only a fledgling three-year-old city. Though this first association was short lived, it amassed a collection of 4,500 books. In 1877 the Omaha City… Continue Reading For the People of Omaha: Byron Reed and the Original Omaha Public Library

Join us at The Platform on Saturdays from 10-Noon for special programming. Each week will feature new activities and challenges for kids and adults of all ages. Registration is not required. ACTIVITY SCHEDULE DATE FEATURED ACTIVITY June 22 Kid-friendly activities focused on Scotty the T.rex’s teeth June 29 Learn fun dinosaur facts, play with clay and assemble a dinosaur July… Continue Reading STEM Saturdays at The Platform

Exhibit on Display June 8 – September 1, 2019 What has 60 razor-sharp teeth, bone-crushing jaws, lived 68 million years ago and will be visiting The Durham Museum this summer? Tyrannosaurus rex…arguably the world’s most popular dinosaur! Tyrannosaurs: Meet the Family is the world’s first exhibition showcasing the newly-revised tyrannosaur family tree and shows how this group became the world’s… Continue Reading Tyrannosaurs: Meet the Family

Every day, June 8 – September 1 Except during Railroad Days, July 13-14 Join museum staff at 2PM every day during the run of Tyrannosaurs: Meet the Family, to learn everything you need to know about dinosaurs. Each day of the week will have a different topic, complete with trivia and prizes, so you can come back again and again!… Continue Reading Tyrannosaurs at Two

Now – July 21, 2019 This exhibition was developed by Durham Museum intern and University of Nebraska at Omaha graduate, Mallory Boyle. The Regency Era (1795-1830) was a time when enlightenment thought provoked lifestyle and culture changes throughout Europe. The onset of the French Revolution resulted in clothing styles changing seemingly overnight. From having an aristocratic flair to favoring the… Continue Reading A Regency of Style: Cultural Changes in 18th and 19th Century Europe

Exhibit on Display March 30 – July 28, 2019 On May 10, 1869, two railroads—built with haste, hope and aspiration—joined in a lonely, dry desert of northern Utah, at a place called Promontory. On that day, dignitaries from both companies—the Central Pacific, which had built from California, and the Union Pacific, which had built from the east—gave speeches and installed… Continue Reading After Promontory: 150 Years of Transcontinental Railroading

Clarkson Regional Health Services: 150 Years of Innovation in Patient Care July 13 – September 1 Originally founded in 1869 as the Good Samaritan Hospital, and the first hospital in Nebraska, Bishop Clarkson Hospital has evolved over time to Clarkson Regional Health Services. Come explore how Clarkson has contributed to the Omaha community and medicine over the last 150 years,… Continue Reading Clarkson Regional Health Services: 150 Years of Innovation in Patient Care