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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 Submissions for Omaha’s Official Christmas Tree at The Durham Museum
06/02/25
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 may submit a nomination form at DurhamMuseum.org/tree before August 31, 2025.… Continue Reading Submissions for Omaha’s Official Christmas Tree at The Durham Museum $5 After 5 Returns to The Durham Museum All Summer Long
05/23/25
Another warm-weather Omaha tradition is back. The Durham Museum is excited to announce the return of $5 after 5, all summer long! In June, July and August the museum is open late on Tuesdays until 8PM and admission for all ages is just $5 after 5PM. It’s a great chance to visit the museum for an evening of family fun… Continue Reading $5 After 5 Returns to The Durham Museum All Summer Long Get Drawn Into “The Animation Academy: From Pencils to Pixels” at The Durham Museum
05/13/25
Cartoons have sparked our imaginations for over a century. This summer, peek behind the curtains of your favorite Saturday morning cartoons and CGI blockbusters to see how animation and storytelling come to life at Animation Academy: From Pencils to Pixels. Guests will discover the magic from animation’s greatest pioneers, like the creators of Steamboat Willie, Looney Tunes, Scooby-Doo and Wallace… Continue Reading Get Drawn Into “The Animation Academy: From Pencils to Pixels” at The Durham Museum River City History Tours Season kicks-off May 3rd
04/22/25
Join The Durham Museum for another exciting season of River City History Tours, featuring new versions of two popular tours. From May through October, explore the city’s vibrant past aboard a comfortable shuttle bus or on a walking tour of downtown Omaha. These popular group tours depart from The Durham Museum and delve into Omaha’s historic figures and locations. “Look around,… Continue Reading River City History Tours Season kicks-off May 3rd ‘Antarctic Dinosaurs’ Arrives at The Durham Museum
02/03/25
Follow in the steps of Antarctic adventurer-scientists! Exhibition on Display February 15 – May 4, 2025 Antarctica hasn’t always been icy and barren. 200 million years ago it was a lush, temperate region, home to crocodile-sized amphibians and rhinoceros-sized dinosaurs. Antarctic Dinosaurs will reveal this lost world when the exhibition opens at The Durham Museum on February 15th. See full-scale… Continue Reading ‘Antarctic Dinosaurs’ Arrives at The Durham Museum 