Current ExhibitS
ANTARCTIC DINOSAURS
NOW – MAY 4, 2025
Embark on a dramatic adventure to Antarctica — one of the most isolated and dangerous environments on Earth — and witness the latest discovery: dinosaurs.
While Antarctica is a frozen land of snow today, Antarctic Dinosaurs reveals the lush habitat it once was 200 million years ago and the unique animals that called it home. Visitors will learn about rare dinosaurs and the history of the continent with real fossils and engaging interactives.
The only exhibition of its kind to showcase holotypes of dinosaur fossils, Antarctic Dinosaurs immerses visitors in the thrilling hunt for never-before-seen fossils and sheds light on our planet’s ever-changing climate and geology. Come face-to-face with large-scale replicas of dinosaurs and explore touchable casts and interactive 3D models that bring Antarctica’s unique species to life. Then witness the persistent challenges and extreme conditions of expeditions to the “Lost Continent” to gain an understanding of the tough working conditions for scientists who rely on an arsenal of modern power tools to extract fossils from rock and bring these discoveries to light.
Exhibit Highlights:
- More than 60 fossils, full-scale replications, and touchable models
- Numerous mechanical and digital interactives, including an “excavation” interactive
- Real and cast dinosaur skeletons, including Cryolophosaurus
This is a bilingual exhibit available in English and Spanish. Esta es una exhibición bilingüe disponible en inglés y español.
Antarctic Dinosaurs was developed by the Field Museum, Chicago in partnership with the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, Discovery Place – Charlotte, NC, and the Natural History Museum of Utah. Generous support was provided by the Kenneth C. Griffin Charitable Fund.
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Are you bringing the little ones to The Durham Museum to see Antarctic Dinosaurs?
Add some roaring-good fun to your visit at our Prehistoric Playground located near the exhibition exit. Children will enjoy wobbling on volcanic chairs, walking on dino feet stilts, stomping down the dinosaur balance beam and more gross motor skill activities. Time flies when you’re having “dino” fun. We’ll see you at the playground!
ABRAHAM LINCOLN: PRESIDENT, EMANCIPATOR, CORPORATE PITCHMAN
NOW – MAY 4, 2025
An immersive multi-sensory exhibition
The Durham Museum is honored to host an exhibition developed by Tactile Images in collaboration with the Nebraska Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired, Getty Images, the National Federation of the Blind and the Alliance for Inclusive Design and Experiences (AIDE) to bring a transformative tactile exhibition entitled Abraham Lincoln: President, Emancipator, Corporate Pitchman to our community. This partnership marks a significant milestone in enhancing accessibility, empowerment and inclusivity for individuals with diverse abilities.
Abraham Lincoln: President, Emancipator, Corporate Pitchman offers an innovative and immersive multi-sensory exploration of one of America’s most iconic figures. Through tactile displays and detailed imagery, the exhibition sheds light on Lincoln’s multifaceted roles – as a president who led the United States through the Civil War, an emancipator who took pivotal steps toward abolishing slavery and a corporate figure who, posthumously, became a symbol in modern advertising.
Visitors are invited to engage with Lincoln’s legacy in ways that appeal to both the senses and the intellect, with tactile images enhancing the experience for all audiences, including those who are blind or visually impaired. By merging history with contemporary cultural analysis, the exhibition encourages a critical look at how Lincoln’s image has been appropriated and commercialized over time.
The partnership with Tactile Images and NCBVI underscores The Durham’s commitment to accessibility and community enrichment. By hosting this traveling tactile exhibition, we are creating a more inclusive environment for individuals with diverse abilities, allowing them to explore, learn and engage with art, science, history and technology in new and exciting ways.
What is a “Tactile” image? A tactile image harnesses the senses of touch and sound to help the blind and visually impaired community experience visual knowledge in a meaningful way. Having worked extensively with the blind community, Tactile Images’ patented technology allows the visually impaired to create accurate mental pictures of visual imagery without the need for a sighted companion.
About Tactile Images
Tactile Images, a subsidiary of 3DPhotoWorks LLC, is dedicated to breaking down barriers for blind and disabled individuals in a predominantly sighted world. Through innovative tactile printing techniques, the company provides transformative experiences for the visually impaired, offering tactile exploration of visual and graphic materials accompanied by braille text, audio narratives and scents. With a focus on accessibility, empowerment and inclusivity, Tactile Images is committed to making knowledge and experiences accessible to all.
About the Nebraska Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired
NCBVI is dedicated to providing Nebraskans who are blind or visually impaired with the resources and support they need to lead independent and fulfilling lives. Through advocacy, education, and collaboration with organizations like Tactile Images and The Durham Museum, NCBVI works to promote accessibility, empowerment, and inclusion for individuals with visual impairments across the state.
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NATURE’S WRATH: The 1975 TORNADO
NOW-AUGUST 3, 2025
The Durham Museum Photo Archive, The Omaha Sun Collection, 35mm-15302-003, 1975
Fifty years ago, two days of intense storms hit the Midwest. On May 6, 1975, the air was humid and the skies continued to darken in Omaha. The first report of tornado sightings came just after 4PM. By 5PM, the twister had dispersed and significant damage had taken place within that hour.
Photographers captured moments such as the tornado’s approach, seen best through winner’s circle photos taken from the Ak-Sar-Ben racetrack, and the destruction left behind. What they also captured, however, were the citizens and first responders out on the streets assisting wherever possible. Using images from the Photo Archive, see the impact of this storm from different viewpoints and a community coming together in its aftermath.
Research assistance was provided by The Durham Museum intern, Olivia Fiore, University of Nebraska-Lincoln graduate.
OMAHA’s WORLD’S FAIR OF AVIATION, 1946
NOW-SEPTEMBER 7, 2025
The Durham Museum Photo Archive, John Savage Collection, JS16-005
Omaha’s Offutt Field hosted the World’s Fair of Aviation in July 1946. With an event anticipated to be “the biggest thing that Omaha has done since the Trans-Mississippi Exposition,” the Knights of Ak-Sar-Ben stepped up as a sponsor to accomplish the task. The event included an indoor exhibit space of 120,000 square feet and also featured air shows with a wide range of military aircraft. In terms of attendance, anywhere from 80,000 to over 100,000 people experienced this incredible local spectacle.”
This nine-photo display features images ranging from a German V-2 rocket and “Flying Boxcar” aircraft to the opening ceremony’s ribbon cutting, and was curated by The Durham Museum intern, Mina Bussa, University of Nebraska at Omaha student.
ADMISSION
Adults: $15*
Seniors (62+): $12*
Military/Veteran: $12*
Children (ages 3 – 12): $8*
*PLUS TAX
Children 2 years and under FREE
Members: FREE!
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Advance reservations are encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome.
Members, your free admission discount is applied near the end of the online registration process.
