Current ExhibitS
Included with Museum Admission
HEROES & VILLAINS: THE ART OF THE DISNEY COSTUME
NOW – OCTOBER 25, 2026
“Just amazing and fun to see the costumes and imagine the actors and actresses preparing for the characters.” – Museum GUEST
Step into the magic of Disney and discover the iconic looks of some of your favorite Disney characters in an enchanting, up-close experience for all ages. Heroes & Villains: The Art of the Disney Costume is a showcase of nearly 70 mesmerizing ensembles spanning close to five decades of Disney film and television.
Photos courtesy of South Carolina State Museum and the Walt Disney Archives, © Disney
Get closer than ever to the original film-worn costumes of some beloved Disney heroes and villains, including Cinderella, Maleficent, Mary Poppins, Captain Jack Sparrow and Aladdin. Discover the craftsmanship behind exquisite gowns, majestic capes, mesmerizing uniforms and other props from live-action films.
Whether you’re a young Disney fan eager to see some of your favorite character’s costume, or a film and fashion fan wanting to discover the artistry and innovation behind every seam, Heroes & Villains: The Art of the Disney Costume offers something for everyone!
Featuring:
- Ensembles donned by some of Hollywood’s biggest stars, including Angelina Jolie, Bette Davis, Glenn Close, Emma Watson, Nicolas Cage, Disney Legend Oprah Winfrey and more.
- Exclusive video with a first-hand account of how legendary Emmy® and Academy-Award® winning costume designers approached expressing mood and motivations with each stitch.
- “Cinderella’s Workshop,” a gallery examining how several designers have applied their own unique style and artistry to different interpretations of the fairy tale heroine.
- Heroes & Villains: The Art of the Disney Costume offers a complimentary companion audio guide in English and Spanish, providing deeper insight into the costumes, films and designers featured in the exhibition. Guests can access the guide at exhibits.archives.disney.com or via QR codes placed throughout the galleries. A transcript is also available for guests with hearing impairments.
Heroes & Villains: The Art of the Disney Costume is curated by the Walt Disney Archives.
NEBRASKALAND: CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OUTDOORS
NOW – OCTOBER 18, 2026
A state treasure for 100 years, Nebraskaland Magazine has shared the outdoors with readers through mesmerizing photography and authentic storytelling. The first edition of Outdoor Nebraska — renamed Nebraskaland in 1964 — circulated in 1926, highlighting the conservation work done by the state and how Nebraskans can enjoy its history, culture and outdoor spaces. The first issue shared the foundation of its mission as a “Love for the outdoors, respect for rights of others, understanding and appreciation for the law and the desire to build up the future.”
Today, the magazine’s mission of conservation through education and a continued interest in the outdoors persists with no sign of slowing down. In recognition of a century in print, The Durham Museum is proud to partner with Nebraskaland Magazine for an exhibition featuring one-of-a-kind photography, historic magazine covers and the details behind some of its most iconic images.
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STRUCK IN INDEPENDENCE: COINS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION
NOW – JANUARY 3, 2027
During the American Revolutionary War, colonies issued money emblazoned with symbols of liberty. The illustrations etched, embossed or printed were intentional and their everyday use reminded colonists of the ongoing struggle for independence. Byron Reed’s collection of rare documents, coins and books contain such pieces of colonial history.
Struck in Independence: Coins of the American Revolution features currency with unique perspectives on the American Revolutionary War. These include paper dollars with Latin phrases such as Serenabit, which translates to “It will clear up,” ensuring colonists that the storm of war will pass.
This exhibition was curated by Durham Museum intern Julia Mulloy, University of Nebraska at Omaha graduate.
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Éirinn go Brách PHOTO EXHIBIT
NOW – JANUARY 17, 2027
The Durham Museum Photo Archive, Bostwick-Frohardt Collection/KM3TV, BF3-384
The Ancient Order of Hibernians (AOH) Biennial Conference returns to Omaha after last being held in the city in 1894. During that conference over 130 years ago, a Ladies Auxiliary was established, marking the first official involvement of women in the organization. The AOH is one of America’s oldest Irish Catholic Fraternal Organizations, founded in 1836, and it formed to aid recent Irish immigrants and host events celebrating Irish culture. Many Irish immigrants made Omaha their home as the city grew into a hub for industry and their impact can be seen through institutions such as Boys Town and Creighton University.
The Order continues its mission today and we are glad to welcome all Hibernians back to the Omaha area to see old friends, make new ones and enjoy the “touch o’ the Irish” in Omaha’s history featured in our upcoming Photo Archive show Éirinn go Brách, curated by Durham Museum intern Bethy Hernandez.
ADMISSION
Adults: $17*
Seniors (62+): $14*
Military/Veteran: $14*
Children (ages 3 – 12): $10*
*PLUS TAX
Children 2 years and under FREE
Members: FREE!
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