Exhibits and Collections

The Durham Museum is proud to serve as the steward of our region’s heritage. Omaha’s past is rich in American Indian culture as well as the pioneer spirit found in the Lewis and Clark expedition and the Mormon movement west. One of the most significant reasons that Omaha developed into a thriving metropolis was its location as the eastern terminus of the transcontinental railroad. Visitors can relive the region’s vibrant history through our permanent exhibits that focus on the many generations that made Omaha what it is today. The Durham is the heartland’s first museum to be affiliated with the Smithsonian Institution and it also has strong ties with the Library of Congress, the National Archives and Chicago’s Field Museum. Through relationships like these, the museum is able to introduce several new exhibitions each year that explore topics ranging from history and culture to science and industry. There is always something new at The Durham!