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The Durham Museum

801 S 10th St · Omaha, NE

Why you should go…

The Durham Museum occupies Omaha's beautifully restored 1931 Union Station, a National Historic Landmark in the Old Market district. Permanent exhibits trace the city and region's history through photography, artifacts, and a recreated 1930s streetscape, alongside rotating traveling exhibitions. The building's Art Deco architecture is itself one of the main draws.

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Good to know

General museums guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Check the special exhibition separately

    Touring shows usually carry their own ticket and their own opening hours, listed apart from general admission.

  • Look for the free window

    Many museums run community days, member evenings, or discounted late openings. It is worth a look before you pay full price.

  • Travel light through the door

    Large bags and backpacks often have to go to a coat check, and lines for it move slowly at opening.

  • Weekday mornings beat weekend afternoons

    School groups clear out by early afternoon midweek, while weekends stay busy from late morning on.

What's around here?

The closest stops to The Durham Museum, ordered by straight-line distance.

  • Sightseeing
    Local Gem

    Omaha

    Free

    Nebraska's largest city, a Midwest hub of museums, riverfront parks, and the Henry Doorly Zoo.

    Steps awaySwitch it up: Sightseeing

  • Theatre & Events
    Local Gem

    Hoff Family Arts & Culture Center

    Under $25

    A 95,000-square-foot arts hub in Council Bluffs with a 280-seat theater, galleries, and studios.

    3.9 mi awaySwitch it up: Theatre & Events

  • Sightseeing
    Local Gem

    Council Bluffs

    Free

    Visitor information for Council Bluffs, Iowa, a Missouri River city across from Omaha at the gateway to the Loess Hills.

    4.0 mi awaySwitch it up: Sightseeing

  • Sightseeing
    Outdoor Adventure

    Pottawattamie County

    Free

    Southwest Iowa county anchored by Council Bluffs, with riverfront trails and a historic downtown.

    4.0 mi awaySwitch it up: Sightseeing

  • Sightseeing
    History Buff

    Boys Town

    Free

    A century-old village near Omaha where Father Flanagan's mission to help children continues, with free museums open to visitors.

    10 mi awaySwitch it up: Sightseeing

  • Sightseeing
    Family Favorite

    Sarpy County

    Free

    A fast-growing Omaha-area county with Fontenelle Forest, Schramm State Park, and family fun parks.

    14 mi awaySwitch it up: Sightseeing