Current ExhibitS
HOCKEY: FASTER THAN EVER
NOW – JANUARY 11, 2026
It’s time to break the ice on a highly interactive exploration of the history and innovation of the “coolest” sport in the world. HOCKEY: Faster Than Ever takes you inside the game like never before, revealing the science and technology fueling every heart-pounding moment. This exhibition shows how science drives hockey’s speed, power and precision, from the first skates to today’s high-tech gear. With hands-on challenges, dynamic displays and STEAM-powered activities, fans of all ages will discover the engineering behind the action — and the history that shaped the sport.
Embark on hockey’s rich history through the evolution of skates and equipment from the 19th and 20th centuries. Hockey and memorabilia fans are sure to enjoy a locker room outfitted with jerseys of the NHL star players.
“Such a cool exhibition — my son and I really loved it … we will be back again, for sure!” – Museum guest
Interactive highlights:
- Don’t Blink: How many lights can you hit in 60 seconds?
- Need for Speed: Clock your fastest shot in three tries – make them count!
- Score Like a Pro: See how your shot measures against the pros
- Step into the “Hockey Science Lab” to learn about the physics and more behind the game
- Pay tribute to the coveted trophy at the Stanley Cup® touchscreen
- Snap a selfie with a real ice resurfacer
HOCKEY: Faster Than Ever is a traveling exhibition produced and toured internationally by Flying Fish in collaboration with the Montréal Science Centre and supported by the ©NHL and the ©NHLPA.
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Rhonda & Howard Hawks |
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David & Jane Offutt |
Lori & David Scott Foundation |
Dr. C.C. & Mabel L. Criss
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Kathi & Louie Rotella, Jr. |
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OMAHA’S HAT TRICK: KNIGHTS, LANCERS AND MAVERICKS
NOW – JANUARY 11, 2026
Photo: Omaha Knights game in action, date unknown. Courtesy of the Douglas County Historical Society of Omaha, Nebraska
The Omaha community has continuously rallied behind its hockey teams, and the support has established a strong tradition of ice hockey in the city. The Omaha Knights brought professional hockey to the area in the 1930s and played until 1975. Hockey returned in 1986 with the arrival of the Omaha Lancers, and though slow to start, the team quickly gained traction and developed success. Omaha University, known today as the University of Nebraska at Omaha, had some iterations of hockey as a club sport before officially securing it as a varsity sport in 1995.
From the sport’s official introduction to Omaha through the Knights to its continued presence with the Lancers and the Mavericks, put on your skates and relive the glory and the thrill of Omaha’s hockey heritage!
WOVEN WITH HISTORY: TIMELESS TEXTILES FROM THE AK-SAR-BEN COLLECTION
NOW – JANUARY 11, 2026
The history of Ak-Sar-Ben lives on at The Durham Museum, where the Ak-Sar-Ben collection of textiles offers a glimpse into the glamour and prestige that went into an unforgettable evening.
In this exhibit, museum visitors will have a rare opportunity to view stunning gowns from the annual Ak-Sar-Ben coronation ball. This exhibit shines a spotlight on an important collection through dresses and objects spanning the 1910s to the 2010s. They also tell another important story — the way the objects change over time and how the museum preserves them.
Own a piece of Ak-Sar-Ben history! In partnership with the Aksarben Foundation, the museum has produced Ak-Sar-Ben: Looking Back and Leading Onward, a beautifully crafted coffee table book that traces this legacy through rare photos, archival gems and untold stories.
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THE DURHAM MUSEUM: THE FIRST 50 YEARS
NOW – JANUARY 4, 2026
The Durham Museum Photo Archive
After the last passenger train left Omaha Union Station in 1971, the building’s fate was uncertain. Thanks to a small group of passionate individuals, the train depot was saved and reimagined as a museum. Fifty years later, The Durham Museum continues to preserve Union Station and Omaha’s vibrant past for all.
Experience five decades of growth through early images, an interview with the museum’s first exhibits director, coins and documents collected by early Omaha real estate agent Byron Reed, as well as a sledgehammer used in the rebuilding of the museum’s parking lot.
CREIGHTON STADIUM PHOTO EXHIBITION
NOW – FEBRUARY 15, 2026
Did you know before it was a “basketball” school, Creighton once played football? It started on a cold December morning in 1891, when Creighton University clashed with the University of Nebraska Medical Center on the gridiron. Dressed in sweatpants and t-shirts, the Creighton players walked off the muddy field that day victorious. Football, however, faded at the school, along with Creighton Stadium, which was torn down in 1966.
What happened? Explore a fascinating part of Creighton’s history and the short-lived legacy of a ragtag group of boys in this Photo Archive display.
The project was curated by Durham Museum intern Emily Gaddy, a graduate of Creighton University.
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.
