Welcome to our new website!  

DONATE NOW
BECOME A MEMBER

In Search of the Signers

On Display

Byron Reed, Omaha’s first real estate agent, sought to collect the signatures from each signer of the Declaration of Independence. His collection contains documents related to 49 of the 56 signers. The Durham Museum is proud to preserve and feature the Byron Reed Collection in honor of the 250th anniversary of the United States.

LEARN MORE

new AND UPCOMING EXHIBITS

  • Coming Soon

    White Christmas – The Exhibition

    November 27, 2026 - January 10, 2027

    One of the most popular exhibitions to visit The Durham Museum is returning with even more objects from the beloved holiday musical.

    The Durham, will host White Christmas – The Exhibition during the museum’s Christmas at Union Station season in 2026. See film costumes, props, sheet music, behind-the-scene photos and archival materials from the iconic musical.

    LEARN MORE

  • Struck in Independence:
    Coins of the American Revolution

    Now - January 3, 2027

    Learn how early American currency served as a tool for revolution. Featuring rare pieces from the Byron Reed Collection, this exhibit showcases colonial coins and paper notes emblazoned with symbols of liberty and unity; reminders of a new nation’s struggle to move beyond the British Crown.

    This exhibition was curated by Durham Museum intern Julia Mulloy, University of Nebraska at Omaha graduate.

  • Éirinn go Brách Photo Exhibit

    Now - January 17, 2027

    The Ancient Order of Hibernians (AOH) Biennial Conference returned to Omaha after last being hosted in the city in 1894. 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 and their impact can be seen through institutions such as Boys Town and Creighton University.

    Omaha welcomed all Hibernians to see old friends, make new ones and enjoy a 'touch o' the Irish' through an exhibition curated by Durham Museum intern Bethy Hernandez

EXPLORE THE PERMANENT EXHIBITS