Press Resources
LOGOS
 |
 |
50th Anniversary LOGOS
(for use in 2025)
|
|
PRESS PHOTOS
-
- Museum Exterior
-
- Museum Exterior
-
- Museum Exterior
-
- Suzanne and Walter Scott Great Hall
-
- Great Hall Sculptures
-
- Old-fashioned Soda Fountain
Press
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 Virtual Winter Camp at The Durham Museum, December 14-30, 2020
12/08/20
Sign up to attend camp from the comfort of your own home! The Durham Museum is offering virtual winter camp to help keep kids engaged and entertained over the holiday break. Campers attending a virtual camp will meet daily via Zoom for the week they are enrolled in camp. Each daily session lasts for 75 minutes and is led by… Continue Reading Virtual Winter Camp at The Durham Museum, December 14-30, 2020 The Durham Museum Celebrates Christmas at Union Station
11/05/20
November 27, 2020 through January 10, 2021 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. Although this year may look a bit… Continue Reading The Durham Museum Celebrates Christmas at Union Station Free Admission for Veterans at The Durham Museum
10/29/20
In honor of the upcoming Veteran’s Day holiday, The Durham Museum will open its doors free of charge to those who have served in the military. Admission is free for veterans and their family members on: Saturday, November 7, from 10AM-4PM Sunday, November 8, from 12-4PM To safely accommodate all guests, reservations must be made in advance. Please email reservations@DurhamMuseum.org or call… Continue Reading Free Admission for Veterans at The Durham Museum Durham Museum to open Jim Henson exhibition
09/22/20
The Durham Museum Celebrates the Creative Vision of Jim Henson in The Jim Henson Exhibition: Imagination Unlimited Kermit the Frog (The Muppet Show), Ernie and Bert (Sesame Street), Jen and Kira (The Dark Crystal), plus ballroom costumes for Jareth and Sarah from Labyrinth featured in this exploration of the visionary entertainer’s work The Durham Museum is excited to announce the… Continue Reading Durham Museum to open Jim Henson exhibition Durham Museum Adds Virtual And In-Person Programs For Fall
09/08/20
The Durham Museum has added a series of free, both in-person and virtual programs for Fall 2020. At the Museum (In-Person) Each day at the museum, join our docents and visit your favorite exhibits in the museum with enhanced programming and educational objects. Sunday, 1:30-2:30PM Great Hall Guided Tour Tuesday, 10AM-Noon Train Tours & Earth Lodge Artifacts Wednesday, 10AM-Noon What… Continue Reading Durham Museum Adds Virtual And In-Person Programs For Fall Durham Museum Announces Reopening Plans
07/06/20
Beginning on Saturday, July 18, 2020, The Durham Museum will be reopening for museum members only. The Museum will open to the general public on Saturday, August 1, 2020. Museum hours will be Tuesday-Saturday, 10AM-4PM, Sunday 12-4PM and closed Mondays. As part of its ongoing effort to assist the community in preventing the spread of COVID-19, The Durham Museum has… Continue Reading Durham Museum Announces Reopening Plans The Durham Museum Announces Adjustments to Exhibit Schedule
05/08/20
The Durham Museum would like to announce the following changes to its temporary exhibition schedule. The museum remains closed to the public until further notice due to the COVID-19 pandemic. We look forward to welcoming guests back to the museum as soon as it is safe to do so. Extended Pulitzer Prize Photographs This exhibit, which was on display when… Continue Reading The Durham Museum Announces Adjustments to Exhibit Schedule Local History Museums and Libraries Seek Stories of the Pandemic
04/21/20
Several local museums and libraries are joining in an effort to collect the stories of how the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting the lives of Nebraskans. Eight organizations: Douglas County Historical Society, The Durham Museum, El Museo Latino, Great Plains Black History Museum, History Nebraska, Sarpy County Museum, UNO Criss Library and UNMC McGoogan Library of Medicine are all seeking to… Continue Reading Local History Museums and Libraries Seek Stories of the Pandemic Punch your Ticket! – The Durham Museum’s River City History Tours kick-off May 10
03/03/20
The past comes alive during River City History Tours at The Durham Museum! River City History Tours are historically accurate and entertaining tours that share the fascinating history of Omaha. Explore the city’s vibrant past aboard Ollie the Trolley and hear stories from knowledgeable tour guides. Select from the following six tours – each offering a unique viewpoint into the… Continue Reading Punch your Ticket! – The Durham Museum’s River City History Tours kick-off May 10 