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Serious Fun starts Feb 7: “Get Building! Bricks at the Durham”
02/02/26
(Omaha, Neb.) — The Durham Museum is partnering with Lincoln and Omaha Lego User Group (LOLUG) to create a fun new interactive experience for brick builders of all ages. Get inspired by extraordinary builds from the LOLUG team, then create your own masterpiece at a construction area where visitors can free build to their heart’s content. A great activity to… Continue Reading Serious Fun starts Feb 7: “Get Building! Bricks at the Durham” Final Exhibit of “The Negro Motorist Green Book” Opens Feb 7
01/22/26
(Omaha, Neb.) —The Durham Museum, a Smithsonian Affiliate, is honored to host The Negro Motorist Green Book, a traveling exhibition set to open Saturday, February 7, 2026. The Negro Motorist Green Book offers a look at the reality of travel for African Americans in mid-century America, and how the annual guide served as an indispensable resource for many African Americans… Continue Reading Final Exhibit of “The Negro Motorist Green Book” Opens Feb 7 Free Admission to The Durham Museum on Martin Luther King Jr. Day
01/09/26
(Omaha, Neb.) – The Durham Museum is proud to offer free admission from 10AM – 4PM on Monday, January 19 to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day (MLK Community Day). The museum will feature family-friendly activities and special guests, including Omaha Mayor John Ewing. Visitors can take part in a scavenger hunt highlighting connections between the museum’s collection and Dr.… Continue Reading Free Admission to The Durham Museum on Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2026 Exhibits Announcement
12/20/25
(Omaha, Neb.) – The Durham Museum is excited to unveil its 2026 featured exhibition lineup. The year has been thoughtfully curated to blend national history and family-friendly fun while highlighting the community’s place within those stories. Opening in February, The Negro Motorist Green Book shares the story of the annual guide that provided African American travelers with information on restaurants,… Continue Reading 2026 Exhibits Announcement Free admission to The Durham Museum For Veteran’s Day
11/05/25
(Omaha, Neb.) – In honor of the upcoming Veteran’s Day holiday, The Durham Museum will open its doors free of charge to those who have served in the military. Admission is free for veterans and their family members on Tuesday, November 11, 10AM-4PM. The Museum will also offer free hot dog meals for Veterans at the Soda Fountain that day.… Continue Reading Free admission to The Durham Museum For Veteran’s Day The Durham Museum Celebrates 50th Christmas at Union Station
11/03/25
(Omaha, Neb.) – When The Durham Museum first opened its doors in 1975, organizers had the foresight to revive a beloved 1930s tradition—raising a live Christmas tree in the great hall to celebrate the holiday season. The very first tree was a true community effort, with visitors lending a hand to help bring it inside. Fifty years later, that act… Continue Reading The Durham Museum Celebrates 50th Christmas at Union Station Halloween Fun Planned at The Durham Museum
09/25/25
The Durham Museum has plenty of spooky good fun planned for everyone during the Halloween season this October. Get ready to explore some haunted history behind the walls of historic Union Station… and grab some treats along the way! Durham After Dark a 21+ Event Thursday, October 23, 6–10PM Members $25, non-members $35 • Advanced Tickets Encouraged Calling all ghouls… Continue Reading Halloween Fun Planned at The Durham Museum “Woven with History: Timeless Textiles from the Ak-Sar-Ben Collection” Opening Soon
09/19/25
Since 1975, The Durham Museum has been collecting and safeguarding Omaha’s history. For a limited time, you can experience one of the museum’s largest and most treasured collections: gowns and objects from over a century of Ak-Sar-Ben coronation balls. These pieces not only showcase decades of style and elegance but also share the story of how The Durham carefully preserves… Continue Reading “Woven with History: Timeless Textiles from the Ak-Sar-Ben Collection” Opening Soon Omaha Scores Big with New Hockey Exhibition
09/16/25
The thrill of the ice rink is coming to The Durham Museum! Opening October 4, 2025, HOCKEY: Faster Than Ever is an interactive exhibition that explores the history, science and lore behind the “coolest” sport on earth. From the evolution of skates and equipment to jerseys of NHL star players, the exhibit offers something for everyone — die-hard fans, families… Continue Reading Omaha Scores Big with New Hockey Exhibition Celebrate The Durham Museum’s 50th Anniversary June 28
06/16/25
Fifty years ago, Omaha faced a dilemma: what to do with the once-grand but now-abandoned Union Station—considered by some a “white elephant.” The building sat empty and deteriorating, and demolition loomed. But a small group of passionate dreamers stepped in, saved Union Station and reopened it as a beloved community museum. On Saturday, June 28 from 10AM-4PM, The Durham Museum… Continue Reading Celebrate The Durham Museum’s 50th Anniversary June 28 