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The Durham Museum Announces 2020 Exhibition Schedule
08/23/19
The Durham Museum is excited to announce its 2020 exhibit lineup. The year kicks off with Pulitzer Prize Photographs a traveling exhibition from the Newseum. Summer is sure to “rock” when Guitar: The Instrument that Rocked the World comes to The Durham from the National GUITAR Museum. The year comes to a close with The Jim Henson Exhibition: Imagination Unlimited… Continue Reading The Durham Museum Announces 2020 Exhibition Schedule Durham Museum “$5 after 5” Summer Admission Deal
05/22/19
The Durham Museum is bringing back “$5 after 5” to encourage guests to visit the museum after 5PM on Tuesday evenings throughout the summer. From Memorial Day to Labor Day, admission for all ages will be just $5 after 5PM on Tuesdays. On Tuesday nights, the museum stays open until 8PM, giving guests the opportunity to visit late during the… Continue Reading Durham Museum “$5 after 5” Summer Admission Deal Durham Museum Searching for Official Christmas Tree
05/22/19
The Durham Museum is searching for the official tree for its annual Christmas at Union Station celebration. Every year The Durham receives submissions from Omaha area residents requesting their evergreen tree be selected as the official tree for Christmas at Union Station. Residents wishing to donate an evergreen tree are encouraged to contact The Durham at 402-444-5071, before August 1,… Continue Reading Durham Museum Searching for Official Christmas Tree The Durham Museum to Host Annual Sentimental Journey Event : “Coming Together”
05/16/19
The Durham Museum will host its annual fundraiser, Sentimental Journey, on Friday, November 22, 2019. The theme of this year’s event is Sentimental Journey: Coming Together and it will celebrate the museum’s efforts to bring the community together through exhibitions, programs, events and education. The Honorary Chairs are Diane and Harlan Falk. The event will begin at 6 p.m. with… Continue Reading The Durham Museum to Host Annual Sentimental Journey Event : “Coming Together” The Durham Museum Joins Smithsonian’s National Youth Summit on “Woman Suffrage: The Ballot and Beyond”
05/14/19
The Durham Museum will participate in the annual National Youth Summit May 21 at 1 p.m. EDT to mark the 100th anniversary of the passing of House of Representatives’ resolution in support of the 19th Amendment for woman suffrage in partnership with the National Museum of American History and Smithsonian Affiliate museums. This year’s webcast, “Woman Suffrage: The Ballot and… Continue Reading The Durham Museum Joins Smithsonian’s National Youth Summit on “Woman Suffrage: The Ballot and Beyond” Smithsonian Institution ‘Saving Your Family Treasures Workshop’ planned for Saturday, June 1, 2019
05/02/19
Smithsonian affiliate The Durham Museum has teamed up with the Smithsonian Cultural Rescue Initiative to host a second free workshop providing information on how to preserve damaged personal heirlooms after natural disasters. The workshop will be Saturday, June 1 from 10am-Noon at The Durham Museum (801 S 10th Street, Omaha, NE 68108). The event is free and open to the… Continue Reading Smithsonian Institution ‘Saving Your Family Treasures Workshop’ planned for Saturday, June 1, 2019 Durham Museum to open newly restored National Command Car #1202
05/02/19
For more than 20 years, The Durham Museum’s train cars have been a favorite of millions of museum visitors who have climbed aboard to experience what it was like to travel by train. In March, The Durham Museum launched a community-wide crowdfunding effort called the National Command Club to help re-carpet, re-upholster, and revitalize the “National Command” 1202 sleeper car… Continue Reading Durham Museum to open newly restored National Command Car #1202 Punch your Ticket! – The Durham Museum’s River City History Tours kick-off May 26
03/06/19
The past comes alive during River City History Tours at The Durham Museum! River City History Tours are historically accurate and educational tours that share the fascinating history of Omaha. Explore the city’s vibrant past aboard Ollie the Trolley and hear entertaining stories from knowledgeable tour guides. Select from the following six tours – each offering a unique viewpoint into… Continue Reading Punch your Ticket! – The Durham Museum’s River City History Tours kick-off May 26 Winners Crowned at 29th Annual Omaha District History Day
02/28/19
The Durham Museum hosted the 29th annual Omaha District History Day Competition on February 26-27, 2019. Over 425 students in grades six through 12 competed in various categories, including exhibits, documentaries, performances, historical papers and websites. The theme for the 2019 competition was Triumph and Tragedy in History. Entries placing first, second, third and fourth in their categories are eligible… Continue Reading Winners Crowned at 29th Annual Omaha District History Day Volunteers Needed to Judge Annual Omaha District History Day Competition
02/07/19
Each year students involved in the Omaha District History Day Competition immerse themselves in research to create documentaries, exhibits, performances, historical papers or websites exploring historical topics. Volunteers are a vital part of making the competition happen and The Durham Museum is looking for volunteer judges. As a volunteer judge you will: • Review entries • Evaluate the work of… Continue Reading Volunteers Needed to Judge Annual Omaha District History Day Competition 