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Durham Museum

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Now open with extended Summer Hours! The Durham Museum makes its home in the National Historic Landmark of Omaha's beautiful Art Deco Union Station. The museum houses an extraordinary array of permanent exhibits including restored train cars, 1940's store fronts, numerous artifacts showing the history of the region, and the Byron Reed collection which includes some of the world’s rarest coins and documents. There are also impressive traveling exhibits through The Durham’s affiliation with the Smithsonian and close ties with the Library of Congress, National Archives and Chicago’s Field Museum. During your stay, be sure to stop by the authentic soda fountain and enjoy a phosphate or malt.

Health Protocol
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  • Health Protocol Statement: As of May 25, 2021 The Durham Museum no longer has an occupancy cap and timed tickets are no longer required. Guests are still encouraged to purchase admission tickets in advance online at DurhamMuseum.org. The museum may stagger entry into some exhibit spaces to accommodate larger groups.
  • Health Protocol Link: https://durhammuseum.org/visit/hours-and-admission/#updates
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Hours and Price - General
  • Hours: Monday-Closed; Tuesday- 10AM-4PM; Wed -Sat 10AM-4PM; Sun/Noon-4pm, Closed major holidays
  • Price: Adults: $13
    Senior: $10
    Military/Veteran: $10
    Children (Age 3-12): $7
    Members & Children 2 and Under: Free
    (Plus Tax)
  • Season: Winter 2022
Dining - Health Protocols
  • Single Use Menus:
Personal Protection - Health Protocols
  • Masks Provided:
  • Health Screening Required-Staff:
  • Health Related Staff Training:
General - Health Protocols
  • No Contact Services:
  • Social Distance Furniture Configurations:
  • Health Protocol Statement: As of May 25, 2021 The Durham Museum no longer has an occupancy cap and timed tickets are no longer required. Guests are still encouraged to purchase admission tickets in advance online at DurhamMuseum.org. The museum may stagger entry into some exhibit spaces to accommodate larger groups.
  • Health Protocol Link: https://durhammuseum.org/visit/hours-and-admission/#updates
  • Mobile Payments Accepted:
  • Hand Wash/Sanitizer Stations:
  • CDC Recommended Cleaning Procedures:
  • Virtual Events:
  • Open For Business:
Virtual Tour
Events
  • Descendants of DeWitty

    Feb 4, 2023 - May 28, 2023 Recurring daily
    This 25-photo exhibition shares the history of the people of DeWitty, later known as Audacious, the largest and longest-lasting African American settlement in rural Nebraska. The settlers, including
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  • Hall of Heroes

    Jan 28, 2023 - Apr 16, 2023 Recurring daily
    Ever wonder how your favorite super-powered characters were created? Hall of Heroes provides an immersive experience for visitors to understand the world of heroes, crime-fighters and gadgets. This
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  • The Lunchbox: Packed with Pop Culture

    Mar 4, 2023 - Sep 3, 2023 Recurring daily
    The Durham Museum partners with local lunchbox collector Mark Kelehan to present hundreds of nostalgic pieces. Lunchboxes provide a view into pop culture from the 1950s through the 1980s.
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  • Lecture: Lost Treasures of Omaha

    Apr 30, 2023
    What makes a lost treasure? Typically they're places that conjure fond memories or played major roles in a city’s growth. Travel writers Tim and Lisa Trudell curate a guided visit to Omaha's past,
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  • Downtown Omaha Walking Tour

    May 6, 2023 - Sep 16, 2023
    Join your guide on the first and third Saturday of each month (May-September) for a walking tour of historic downtown Omaha. Visit historic sites, hear the stories of important early Omahans, and soak
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  • River City History Tours

    May 21, 2023 - Oct 15, 2023
    Climb aboard a comfortable shuttle bus for an entertaining and fascinating history tour of Omaha. Colorful history themes include Omaha's bootlegging history, its millionaires and the houses they
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  • Towers of Tomorrow with LEGO® Bricks

    May 27, 2023 - Sep 3, 2023 Recurring daily
    The exhibit features 20 astonishing skyscrapers from North America, Asia and Australia constructed in breathtaking architectural detail by Ryan McNaught, one of only 12 LEGO®-certified professionals
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  • Julia Child: A Recipe for Life

    Oct 7, 2023 - Feb 11, 2024 Recurring daily
    Julia Child’s insatiable curiosity and tenacious spirit drove her to endlessly try, test, prove and communicate how to make delicious food. Learning to cook empowered Julia and she in turn empowered
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