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The Durham Museum, located in Omaha’s beautiful art deco Union Station, is home to permanent exhibits preserving Omaha’s history, educational traveling exhibits, and year-round entertaining family-oriented activities.

“It's mind-boggling seeing the sheer amount and volume of artifacts that was owned by Byron Reed! Good thing he gifted t...
08/30/2026

“It's mind-boggling seeing the sheer amount and volume of artifacts that was owned by Byron Reed! Good thing he gifted them to the city!”

“This is an excellent exhibit to honor our nation's 250th anniversary!”

“I love it and I want to come back!”

The reviews are in and visitors are loving “In Search of the Signers”. Omaha’s first real estate agent, Byron Reed, assembled one of the nation’s most important collections of coinage and manuscripts. Collectors of early United States history, like Reed, long pursued a complete set of signatures of the 56 men who boldly signed The Declaration of Independence. Today, the Byron Reed Collection includes documents related to 49 of the 56 signers. These amazing pieces of American history won't be on display long. To avoid fading, paper documents are only on view for a maximum of six months and then rest for several years. With the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence this year, it felt like the perfect time to bring these documents (temporarily) into the light. Don’t miss it!

Perhaps one of the most villainous villains of all is Cruella De Vil. It’s right there in her name! And who doesn't like...
08/29/2026

Perhaps one of the most villainous villains of all is Cruella De Vil. It’s right there in her name! And who doesn't like puppies? Although she may be mean and ruthless, we have to admit that her style is unmatched. You can see 3 different Cruella costumes (and even a dalmatian puppy model) in our current exhibition “Heroes & Villains: The Art of the Disney Costume”. This incredible exhibit showcases of nearly 70 mesmerizing ensembles spanning close to five decades of Disney film and television. Plan your visit today!

“Heroes & Villains: The Art of the Disney Costume” is curated by the Walt Disney Archives.

Thursday evening, we welcomed a packed house to hear our very own Dr. Kyle Chattleton weave together three remarkable st...
08/28/2026

Thursday evening, we welcomed a packed house to hear our very own Dr. Kyle Chattleton weave together three remarkable stories, all connected to one place: Thomas Jefferson’s home, Monticello.

American history is filled with soaring ideals and painful contradictions, courageous patriotism and heroic resilience, bitter prejudices and the healing power of forgiveness.

From Thomas Jefferson and the ideas that helped shape a nation, to the Levy family who preserved his home, to Peter Fossett, who returned decades after being born enslaved there, each story revealed another layer of America’s complicated past.

History asks us to hold all of these stories together, to learn from them and to keep striving toward “a more perfect Union.”

08/27/2026

Robert Duvall wore the wrong glasses in Newsies. 👓

Here’s a fascinating little detail from the Gilded Age: Joseph Pulitzer was known for wearing pince-nez, small French glasses that perched on the nose without earpieces. But when Pulitzer appears in Disney’s Newsies, Duvall wears traditional eyeglasses instead.

Why make the switch? Sometimes historical accuracy takes a back seat to what works on the big screen.

Hear more fascinating stories behind the costuming choices in Newsies from our very own Libby Rea at the next Speaker Series, Gilded Age Fashion: From Big Screen to Museum Collection, next Thursday night!

⚠Take heed, avoid Omaha at all costs! It’s a rough and tumble town.⚠Not exactly a tourism slogan, huh? 🫤Would you believ...
08/26/2026

⚠Take heed, avoid Omaha at all costs! It’s a rough and tumble town.⚠

Not exactly a tourism slogan, huh? 🫤Would you believe this is what people said about the early days of Omaha? Learn why when you hop on board our most popular River City History Tour, “The Gritty City”. 🚌We have not one, but TWO, chances for you to learn about Omaha’s somewhat turbulent past. Join us August 30th or September 6th to explore the growth and challenges the city faced as the country expanded west. If you love a good rags-to-riches story, you don’t want to miss this bus! Plus, admission to the museum is included in the cost of the tour!
To register, visit the link in the comments or call 402-444-5027.

Please note, this tour involves subject matter that might not be suitable for children.

Where did the time go? Tonight is our final $5 after 5PM of the summer.😞Don’t miss your chance to see our featured exhib...
08/25/2026

Where did the time go? Tonight is our final $5 after 5PM of the summer.😞Don’t miss your chance to see our featured exhibition, "Heroes & Villains: The Art of the Disney Costume", for just $5. The Durham is open until 8PM tonight, and when the clock strikes five the savings begin! Bring your family or plan a date night and enjoy a relaxing evening exploring all the museum has to offer.
🎟️ Please note, admission for $5 After 5 is only available at the door, advanced tickets are not available online. (Ages 2 & under always free)

Attention teachers…we have the “scoop” on this year’s Teachers’ Night event. Mark your calendar for Friday, October 2, 4...
08/24/2026

Attention teachers…we have the “scoop” on this year’s Teachers’ Night event. Mark your calendar for Friday, October 2, 4-7PM for a night to celebrate our amazing educators.

🍨Each teacher will receive a scoop of ice cream from our old-fashioned soda fountain!
🍔A free hotdog, hamburger or vegetarian meal provided by Hy-Vee
🍹Two complimentary drink tickets to our cash bar, which features a variety of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
📖Collaborate with returning and new exhibitors. We have over 50 exhibitors registered (and that list is growing!)
🎃Enter for a chance to win one of our amazing raffle prizes: Valas Pumpkin Patch, Top Golf, Supernovas tickets, and much, much more!
👑Exclusive access to the popular "Heroes and Villains: The Art of the Disney Costume" exhibition before it leaves! Plus, “In Search of the Signers” showcasing rare documents from 49 of the Declaration of Independence signers, in honor of America’s 250th anniversary.

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! See link in comments to reserve your spot.

What does a character who has the knowledge of all of the cultures of the universe wear? Costume designer Paco Delgado d...
08/23/2026

What does a character who has the knowledge of all of the cultures of the universe wear? Costume designer Paco Delgado drew on multiple cultural influences, using fabric from all over the world, to dress Mindy Kaling as Mrs. Who in the 2018 movie, “A Wrinkle in Time”. “I thought it would be good if her dresses drew on influences from the Earth like Japanese kimonos, African prints, South American embroidery, all mixed together in a sort of cocktail.”– Paco Delgado. The result is breathtaking and incredibly intricate.

See this beautiful dress and explore more than 70 original film-worn costumes from some of Disney's most beloved heroes and unforgettable villains when you visit "Heroes & Villains: The Art of the Disney Costume" at The Durham Museum.

"Heroes & Villains: The Art of the Disney Costume" is curated by the Walt Disney Archives.

We’re thrilled to welcome the Common Senses Festival to The Durham Museum!This year’s festival celebrates a favorite spe...
08/22/2026

We’re thrilled to welcome the Common Senses Festival to The Durham Museum!

This year’s festival celebrates a favorite special interest: TRAINS! And what better place to explore that passion than Omaha’s historic Union Station?

"One-Track Mind" Photographs by Blair Bunting | August 29–October 4
Acclaimed photographer Blair Bunting turns his lifelong passion for trains and photography toward the American railroad. See powerful images of freight trains crossing breathtaking landscapes, then join us September 17 to hear directly from Bunting about the special interest that helped shape both his life and award-winning career.

Model Train Pop-Up | September 13
Watch the rails come to life as even more model trains fill the museum with intricate layouts and plenty of details for train lovers to discover.

The Common Senses Festival celebrates the ways we experience, understand and connect with the world around us. We’re proud to be a part of the festival that is designed to welcome people of all abilities and celebrate the joy that comes from diving deep into what you love.

Learn about all the festival events at commonsensesfestival.org

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801 S 10th Street
Omaha, NE
68108

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Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 8pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 12pm - 4pm

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