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Towers of Tomorrow with LEGO® Bricks Opening at The Durham Museum

Time for a summer “block” party at The Durham Museum! On display May 27 – September 3, Towers of Tomorrow with LEGO® Bricks partners some of the world’s most dazzling and innovative skyscrapers with the world’s most popular building brick. The exhibition features 20 astonishing skyscrapers from North America, Asia and Australia constructed in breathtaking architectural detail by Ryan McNaught,… Continue Reading Towers of Tomorrow with LEGO® Bricks Opening at The Durham Museum

Extended Hours and “$5 after 5PM” this Summer at The Durham Museum

The Durham Museum will extend its operating hours during the summer months (June, July and August) and be open 7 days a week. Please note the museum is closed Memorial Day and Independence Day. Summer Hours are as follows: Monday, Wednesday-Saturday: 10AM-4PM Tuesday: 10AM-8PM Sunday: 12PM-4PM The Durham is also bringing back “$5 after 5” to encourage guests to visit… Continue Reading Extended Hours and “$5 after 5PM” this Summer at The Durham Museum

New Exhibit Announcement: White Christmas Coming to The Durham Museum

It might be April, but at The Durham Museum, we are dreaming of a White Christmas! The Durham, in partnership with the Rosemary Clooney House Museum and private collectors Stephen and Heather French Henry, will host White Christmas – The Exhibition during the museum’s Christmas at Union Station season. The highest grossing film of 1954 and one of the highest grossing… Continue Reading New Exhibit Announcement: White Christmas Coming to The Durham Museum

Discover Omaha’s History during The Durham Museum’s River City History Tours

The past comes alive during River City History Tours at The Durham Museum! River City History Tours are historically accurate, entertaining and share the fascinating history of Omaha. Explore the city’s vibrant past aboard a comfortable shuttle bus and hear stories from knowledgeable tour guides. Select from several unique tours throughout the season, including our new walking tours of downtown… Continue Reading Discover Omaha’s History during The Durham Museum’s River City History Tours

Take a Trip Down Memory Lane in “The Lunchbox: Packed with Pop Culture”

In 1993, Mark Kelehan stumbled across a 1980 Pac Man lunchbox for sale at a flea market in Omaha, Nebraska. The imagery of this lunchbox triggered a sense of nostalgia about his childhood. That lunchbox would kick off a 30-year journey of exploring and researching the rich history of lunchboxes. The Durham Museum is pleased to partner with Kelehan to… Continue Reading Take a Trip Down Memory Lane in “The Lunchbox: Packed with Pop Culture”

The Durham Museum Opens “Descendants of DeWitty” Exhibition

The Durham Museum will open Descendants of DeWitty this Saturday, February 4. This 27-photo exhibition shares the history of the people of DeWitty, later known as Audacious, the largest and longest-lasting African American settlement in Nebraska. The images highlight residents and everyday life in the settlement, which was located in Cherry County from 1907 to 1936. The settlers, including former… Continue Reading The Durham Museum Opens “Descendants of DeWitty” Exhibition

Discover Your Superpowers in “Hall of Heroes” at The Durham Museum

The Durham Museum is unmasking its first exhibition of the 2023 calendar year with Hall of Heroes, on display January 28-April 16, 2023. Hall of Heroes celebrates and explores both the history and science behind America’s fascination with superheroes and how they impacted popular culture throughout the 20th century and beyond. Visitors of all ages are encouraged to explore, learn… Continue Reading Discover Your Superpowers in “Hall of Heroes” at The Durham Museum

The Durham Museum to Restore Art Deco Ceilings

(Posted 1/9/23) – This week, The Durham Museum will begin the second phase of a project to restore Union Station’s ornate Art Deco ceilings. Following the completion of a recent multi-year restoration of Union Station’s exterior, the museum has turned inward to begin addressing repairs to the ornate historic ceilings of Union Station. Since early 2020, the museum has been… Continue Reading The Durham Museum to Restore Art Deco Ceilings

The Durham Museum Open Free of Charge on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

The Durham Museum is proud to offer free admission to the community on Monday, January 16, 10AM-4PM, to celebrate the Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Join the museum as we highlight MLK’s legacy and message of peace, tolerance, community service, and an inclusive, hopeful future for all. In addition to the museum’s permanent exhibitions, guests can participate in an Omaha… Continue Reading The Durham Museum Open Free of Charge on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Countdown to 2023 at The Durham Museum!

3, 2, 1….Happy “Noon” Year! The Durham Museum will host its annual Noon Year’s Eve celebration on Saturday, December 31st from 10AM-2PM. Guests will get an early start to their New Year’s celebration at this family-friendly event. Entertainment will include live music by Dinosaur “Dino” O’Dell and the T-Rex All-Stars. Create your own party hat, participate in a museum-wide scavenger… Continue Reading Countdown to 2023 at The Durham Museum!