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The Durham Museum Announces its 2022 Exhibit Schedule

The Durham Museum is excited to announce its 2022 exhibit lineup. The year kicks off with Theater Row, a local history exhibit about stage and screen in early 20th century Omaha. In March, we open Nelson Mandela: The Official Exhibition which takes visitors on a personal journey through the life of the world’s most iconic freedom fighter and political leader.… Continue Reading The Durham Museum Announces its 2022 Exhibit Schedule

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 17, 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 will enjoy special activities at… Continue Reading The Durham Museum Open Free of Charge on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

The Durham Museum Helps Families Ring in the New Year

3, 2, 1…Happy “Noon” Year! The Durham Museum will host its annual Noon Year’s Eve celebration, but at a limited capacity December 31, 10AM-2PM. TICKET and EVENT INFORMATION EVENT CAPACITY is limited and advanced tickets are required. TICKET AVAILABILTY Museum members will be allowed to reserve tickets in advance of the general public. Tickets go on sale at 10AM December… Continue Reading The Durham Museum Helps Families Ring in the New Year

Durham Museum Receives Federal Grant for Education Programs as Part of American Rescue Plan

The Durham Museum received a $35,974 federal grant from The Institute of Museum and Library Services as part of the $15,255,733 in American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act grants given to institutions across 49 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico to support the role of museums and libraries in recovering from the coronavirus pandemic. A total of 390 projects were selected from… Continue Reading Durham Museum Receives Federal Grant for Education Programs as Part of American Rescue Plan

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, holiday concerts and Santa himself. We have a combination of in-person and virtual experiences to help bring the magic… Continue Reading The Durham Museum Celebrates Christmas at Union Station

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

The Durham Museum’s On Track Guild will host a new fundraiser for The Durham Museum, “Coming Home for the Holidays” Luncheon, on Monday, November 22, 2021. The Honorary Chair is Suzanne Kotula and the event co-chairs are Sarah McGowan and Erin Owen. Attendees will be among the first to experience the museum decorated for the Christmas at Union Station season… Continue Reading The Durham Museum’s On Track Guild to Host Inaugural “Coming Home for the Holidays” Luncheon

Photography of Howard G. Buffett on Display at The Durham Museum

The Durham Museum’s newest temporary exhibition 40 CHANCES: Finding Hope in a Hungry World opens this Saturday, October 30, 2021, and is on display through January 30, 2022. 40 CHANCES turns the lens on global hunger and poverty with photographs by philanthropist and photographer Howard G. Buffett. Traveling to 137 countries over the past two decades, Buffett has documented the… Continue Reading Photography of Howard G. Buffett on Display at The Durham Museum

Durham Museum Celebrates 90 Years of Union Station with Free Admission

Cheers to 90 Years! In celebration of the 90-year anniversary of our home, Union Station, The Durham Museum will be open free of charge November 7-13. There will also be special activities throughout the week so make sure and check our website for all the details! The museum will be open 10AM-4PM, Monday-Saturday and 12PM-4PM, on Sunday the week of November… Continue Reading Durham Museum Celebrates 90 Years of Union Station with Free Admission

Halloween Fun at The Durham!

The Durham Museum has loads of spooky fun planned to help you safely celebrate the season. All events are FREE for museum members and regular admission applies for non-members. Full information can be found at www.DurhamMuseum.org/halloween. The Great HALL-oween Haunt Tuesday, October 26, 5-8PM Join The Durham Museum and other community organizations for some trick-or-treating fun! Snag sweets from historical… Continue Reading Halloween Fun at The Durham!

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

The Durham Museum will open its doors free of charge on Saturday, September 18, 2021, as part of Smithsonian Magazine’s annual Museum Day. Museum Day is an annual celebration of boundless curiosity hosted by Smithsonian Magazine. On this day only, participating museums across the United States emulate the spirit of the Smithsonian Institutions’ Washington DC-based facilities, which offer free admission… Continue Reading Free Admission to The Durham Museum for Smithsonian Magazine’s Annual Museum Day