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The Durham Museum Announces its 2023 Exhibit Schedule

The Durham Museum is excited to announce its 2023 exhibit lineup. The year kicks off with Hall of Heroes, which celebrates both the history and science behind America’s fascination with superheroes and how they impacted our popular culture throughout the 20th century and beyond. In February, the museum will host Descendants of DeWitty, a photo exhibit that shares the history… Continue Reading The Durham Museum Announces its 2023 Exhibit Schedule

The Durham Museum Celebrates Christmas at Union Station

Time to trim the tree, bake some cookies, wrap those presents and, of course, visit The Durham Museum! Christmas at Union Station, presented by FNBO, is back for another year of festive fun. This long-standing tradition features Omaha’s official Christmas tree (over 40-feet tall!), holiday concerts and Santa himself. Christmas at Union Station presented by FNBO is sponsored by Conagra… Continue Reading The Durham Museum Celebrates Christmas at Union Station

The Durham Museum’s On Track Guild to Host “Coming Home for the Holidays” Luncheon and Market

Don your best plaid, grab a few friends and join The Durham Museum’s On Track Guild for a wonderful day of great food and shopping that is sure to put you in the holiday spirit! The Durham Museum’s On Track Guild will host a fundraiser for The Durham Museum, “Coming Home for the Holidays” Luncheon and Market, on Monday, November 21,… Continue Reading The Durham Museum’s On Track Guild to Host “Coming Home for the Holidays” Luncheon and Market

Halloween at The Durham Museum is Back!

Celebrate Halloween at The Durham Museum! We’ve got plenty of spooky good fun planned for the whole family. Get ready to explore some haunted history behind the walls of historic Union Station this October! Regular museum admission applies for all activities. FREE for museum members. Great Hall-oween Haunt Tuesday, October 25, 5–8PM • Advanced Tickets Encouraged Join The Durham Museum… Continue Reading Halloween at The Durham Museum is Back!

The Durham Museum to Host Dressing the Abbey Costume Exhibition

The Durham Museum is excited to host Dressing the Abbey, a costume exhibition which highlights fashion from one of the most widely watched television dramas in the world, Downton Abbey™. The exhibit will be on display September 24, 2022 – January 8, 2023. Dressing the Abbey weaves popular culture, fashion and history in an exhibition borrowed from Downton Abbey’s™ wardrobe.… Continue Reading The Durham Museum to Host Dressing the Abbey Costume Exhibition

Free Admission to The Durham Museum for Smithsonian Magazine Annual Museum Day

The Durham Museum will open its doors free of charge on Saturday, September 17, 2022, as part of Smithsonian Magazine Annual Museum Day. Museum Day is a one-day event hosted in which participating museums and cultural institutions across the country provide free entry to anyone presenting a Museum Day ticket. The Durham Museum is proud to participate in Museum Day… Continue Reading Free Admission to The Durham Museum for Smithsonian Magazine Annual Museum Day

The Durham Museum to Present “HALL OF HEROES” in 2023

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

Tickets on Sale Now for “Downton at The Durham”

It’s the social event of the season and you’re invited! Be the first to experience The Durham Museum’s fall exhibition, Dressing the Abbey, during “Downton at The Durham” – Thursday, September 22, 6-9PM. Event tickets are $40 for museum members and $50 for non-members. Must be 21 or older to attend. Tickets include admission to the museum, one drink ticket and… Continue Reading Tickets on Sale Now for “Downton at The Durham”

The Durham Museum celebrates National Root Beer Float Day with free root beer floats Saturday, August 6th

The Durham Museum will celebrate National Root Beer Float Day with free 8 oz. root beer floats to all visitors on Saturday, August 6. Each visitor will receive a ticket for one root beer float during museum hours, 10AM-4PM (while supplies last). Regular museum admission applies and members are free. The complimentary floats are being generously underwritten by Upstream Brewing… Continue Reading The Durham Museum celebrates National Root Beer Float Day with free root beer floats Saturday, August 6th