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Durham Museum Hosts North American Premiere of James Cameron – CHALLENGING THE DEEP
05/11/21
Exhibit on Display May 22- September 12 The Durham Museum is honored to host the North American premiere of the major new immersive exhibition James Cameron – CHALLENGING THE DEEP, featuring the work of acclaimed explorer and film-maker James Cameron. The exhibit takes visitors to the depths of our oceans through the lens of Cameron’s underwater cameras and his other… Continue Reading Durham Museum Hosts North American Premiere of James Cameron – CHALLENGING THE DEEP Punch your Ticket! – The Durham Museum’s River City History Tours kick-off May 23
04/29/21
The Durham Museum’s popular River City History Tours are back for 2021! This year’s schedule and themes are listed below, including our new tour: Remember the Ladies! The Women of Early Omaha. Both public and private tours are available and take place aboard Ollie the Trolley. We are taking special precautions to keep guests safe. Tours will operate with reduced… Continue Reading Punch your Ticket! – The Durham Museum’s River City History Tours kick-off May 23 ‘Beyond the Vote’ Explores Lasting Impact of 19th Amendment
03/02/21
The Durham Museum will open its newest exhibition Beyond the Vote this Saturday, March 6. Over 100 years ago, women got the right to vote. This unique exhibition experience explores the lasting impact of the 19th Amendment by looking at themes at the heart of the suffrage movement—both for and against—and examining how those same themes about a woman’s place… Continue Reading ‘Beyond the Vote’ Explores Lasting Impact of 19th Amendment Durham Museum presents “Harriet Tubman” in Celebration of Black History Month
02/09/21
In celebration of Black History Month, The Durham Museum is proud to present Harriet Tubman, portrayed by Dr. Daisy Century, as our Scholar in Residence for the month of February. Unlike our typical assembly-style in-person format, this year’s program will be offered virtually, which will allow more people than ever before to participate. The program is being offered three consecutive… Continue Reading Durham Museum presents “Harriet Tubman” in Celebration of Black History Month GUITAR: The Instrument That Rocked The World takes center stage at The Durham Museum starting February 6
02/04/21
Take a journey through a motley crew of legendary guitars in The Durham’s latest exhibition GUITAR: The Instrument That Rocked The World, on display February 6 – April 25. GUITAR takes visitors of all ages on a fascinating and engaging exploration of the art, science, sound, history and pop culture behind the world’s most popular instrument! Featuring a unique collection… Continue Reading GUITAR: The Instrument That Rocked The World takes center stage at The Durham Museum starting February 6 The Durham Museum Announces the Addition of Four New Board Members
01/28/21
The Durham Museum is pleased to announce the appointment of four community leaders to the Board of Directors. -Avner M. Applbaum, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Valmont Industries -Timothy R. Crockett, Chief Operating Officer, HDR, Inc. -Beverly Kracher, Ph.D., Robert B. Daugherty Endowed Chair in Business Ethics & Society, Creighton University -Rodrigo Lopez, AmeriSphere Companies “We are thrilled… Continue Reading The Durham Museum Announces the Addition of Four New Board Members Durham Museum launches Library Pass Program
01/19/21
Beginning February 1, 2021, local library members will be able to check out a pass for their family to visit The Durham Museum. The Durham’s new Library Pass Program will function like a family membership, with each pass granting admission for two adults and dependent children or grandchildren from the same household. However, users will not receive other museum discounts.… Continue Reading Durham Museum launches Library Pass Program The Durham Museum Open Free of Charge on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
01/11/21
The Durham Museum is proud to offer free admission to the community on Monday, January 18, 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 an interactive scavenger… Continue Reading The Durham Museum Open Free of Charge on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day The Durham Museum Announces its 2021 Exhibit Schedule
01/05/21
The Durham Museum is excited to announce its 2021 exhibit lineup. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the museum’s temporary closure, some exhibits originally planned for 2020 have been moved to the 2021 season. The year kicks off with Guitar: The Instrument that Rocked the World from the National GUITAR Museum. It will be accompanied by Instrumental, a partnership exhibit… Continue Reading The Durham Museum Announces its 2021 Exhibit Schedule The Durham Museum Helps Families Ring in the New Year
12/15/20
The Durham Museum will not host its annual Noon Year’s Eve event due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Instead, guests to the museum on December 31 will receive the ultimate party-in-a-bag to safely celebrate New Year’s at home. Bags include a noise maker, bubble wrap, a party hat, balloons, a craft, party necklaces, confetti, candy and more! Visit the museum on… Continue Reading The Durham Museum Helps Families Ring in the New Year