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October 2 – 6, 2023

Join us for a celebration of area educators, including our 20th annual Teachers’ Night on October 6! Registration is now open!

Attention educators! The Durham Museum invites you to take part in Teachers’ Week — a celebration full of teacher appreciation and helpful resources. The special week will culminate with the 20th annual Teachers’ Night, where educators will get a chance to take part in a resource fair, enjoy food and prizes, and explore the museum, including a sneak peek at The Durham’s fall exhibition, Julia Child: A Recipe for Life. We hope to see you there!

REGISTER SOON FOR THESE EARLY BIRD CHANCES

Win Treats for Your School: Teachers who register for the event below by September 1 will automatically enter their school in a chance to win goodies for the entire staff. One school will be chosen each week in September.

Teacher Appreciation Visits: October 2-5, the museum will surprise one teacher each day in their classroom with a special prize package as a thank you for registering for Teachers’ Night. This could include gift cards, flowers, balloons, treats, classroom supplies and more!

  • PLEASE NOTE: We encourage all teachers and educators to register for Teachers’ Night and we hope to see you there! However, our early registration prize chances are limited to Omaha-area registrants.

TEACHERS’ NIGHT • FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6, 4-7PM

Teachers' Night 2019 Julia Child

Our 20th annual Teachers’ Night is shaping up to be the best one yet! After being greeted with a special giveaway and your Teachers’ Night 2023 bag, the night is yours to explore the museum and enjoy all the event has to offer:

  • Resource fair featuring dozens of area non-profits highlighting everything they have to offer local educators
  • A sneak peek at Julia Child: A Recipe for Life, our new fall exhibition not open to the public until October 7
  • Free hot dog or hamburger meals, grilled outside on the parking deck with our friends from Hy-Vee
  • Two drink tickets to visit our beverage areas featuring a variety of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
  • A chance to win one of dozens of raffle prizes
  • Smithsonian logo“Smithsonian Corner” featuring Smithsonian resources and staff along with Nebraska’s three Smithsonian Affiliates: The Durham Museum, The University of Nebraska State Museum-Morrill Hall, and The Strategic Air Command and Aerospace Museum
  • And more!

Similar to previous years, we will have timed entry into the event. Be sure to check out the program when you arrive at the event so you can plan your evening! A few things to consider before you register:

  • We ask that each teacher register individually to ensure the accuracy of registrant information
  • Please note this is a 21-and-over, educator-only event. No children will be admitted. We encourage you to attend with coworkers and colleagues from across the metro!
  • Registration is encouraged in advance. This year’s event will have timed ticket entry. On your registration page, please select “Other Times” to select your specific arrival time. The last arrival time will begin at 5:30PM to allow guests ample time to enjoy the event.

Click below to register!

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Parking: In addition to parking at The Durham Museum, the Conagra Brands parking lot at 7th and Leavenworth streets, with free shuttle drop-off at the museum, will be available during Teachers’ Night from 4-8PM.

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