The Durham Museum

Enter The Durham Museum and immediately you’ll feel connected to another place in time. Housed in Omaha’s historic former Union Station, you’ll find permanent exhibits that explore our region’s vibrant history, temporary exhibitions that spotlight fascinating global topics and many entertaining, ...

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    (402) 444-5071

  • Website

    durhammuseum.org

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    History Museum

Address

801 S 10th St (near 10th & Leavenworth) Omaha , NE 68108 United States

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Gina D.

This a beautiful venue with built-in nostalgia. And don't miss their tree-lighting: That's one GINORMOUS tannenbaum!!

SD Burg

If you like art deco , spend some time here. Traveling exhibits come through all the time so always something new to see. Make sure to stop by when the Christmas tree is up, always worth the trip.

April Payne

The traveling exhibits are always awesome. Be sure to stop by the Soda Fountain & Candy shop for a sweet treat on your way out!

Kat

Great place for the family. Guaranteed to learn something new every visit with the awesome exhibits .

Michael

A great way to spend a few hours in a classic art deco train station .

Jason Dahl

One of the best museums I've visited in the upper Midwest. Omaha has a fine jewel here.

Drew Frey

One of only two completely restored Art Deco train stations left in the country . Do you know where the other one is?

Shelby Bromley

Such a beautiful building! Great place to host events .

Dan Downs

This place has just the right acoustics to sing an accurate rendition of Louis Prima's "Day-O (The Banana Boat Song)". You know you want to.

Allyce Mohs

Hours: Sunday 1PM - 5PM Tuesday 10AM - 8PM Wednesday through Saturday 10AM - 5PM Closed Mondays and major holidays

Connor Penn

Wish it had more interactive exhibits ; the train cars are awesome to walk through

Georgia Arnold

The history and original architecture and furnishings.

Kacey Pierce

Everything was so cool and filled with history

Paul Shaw

Get something at the soda fountain !

Brian Wetjen

Santa is great, and you can take your own photos! Bring a nice camera .

Samantha H

Free for Nebraska medical center employees being your ID and a friend for free too !

ty salistean

This place is pretty cool for those that grew up in Omaha. Lots of memories.

Jim Merchant

Exhibits and events .

Sonrisa5 Sonrisa

The old train is a masterpiece

Michelle Jones

Love the historical exhibits here

Brandon Wingett

Museums are not open on Mondays!!! World wide rule :)

Pat Millard

Check out the soda fountain !

Shane Salrin

My favorite Museum in Omaha; I miss the train .

Angela Brant, CRS, GRI

Einstein Sundae Yummmmmm

Rebecca McCarville

Nebraska Medical Center employees get in free--the whole family!

Crystal Hagerman

Ready to celebrate

Shawn Artis

great place for rail fans!!

Cheapism

An affiliate of the Smithsonian, admission is $5. You can explore the history of Omaha and the surrounding area. Also, learn about US train history. Read more

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