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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.

The stunning photos in "Nebraskaland a Century Outdoors" tell incredible stories. Recently, we had the pleasure of heari...
10/15/2026

The stunning photos in "Nebraskaland a Century Outdoors" tell incredible stories. Recently, we had the pleasure of hearing some of those stories from the magazine’s staff. Their insight into the ingenuity, creativity and patience required to capture those images explain what has kept this century-old publication thriving and relevant.

What stood out most was their deep respect for the writers and photographers who came before them, their dedication to capturing the perfect image and their shared passion for conservation.

When the magazine published its first issue in 1926, the near extinction of the Bison was still within living memory. By the 1890s, fewer than 1,000 remained in North America. Early conservation efforts by the Smithsonian Institution displayed live bison in Washington, D.C., to capture the public’s imagination and inspire action.

That history gave the magazine’s conservation mission a sense of urgency that still resonates today: If we don’t conserve now, we’ll leave nothing for our children.

This Sunday is your last chance to explore the exhibition. Stop in to appreciate a century of talent, passion and dedication to preserving Nebraska’s natural world.

Special thanks to the exhibit's sponsors, The Claire M Hubbard Foundation and Karla & Scott Cassels.

It's finally feeling like fall and looking like it too!Our train cars are dressed for Halloween with spooky, not scary d...
10/13/2026

It's finally feeling like fall and looking like it too!

Our train cars are dressed for Halloween with spooky, not scary decor and plenty of little surprises to discover. Take a closer look as you explore. Hidden stories and scenes are tucked throughout, just waiting for curious eyes to find them!

A big thank-you to UNO Theatre’s Period Styles Class for bringing their creativity to The Durham Museum and giving our trains a spirited seasonal makeover.

How many hidden details can you spot?

© 2026 University of Nebraska at Omaha. Photo by Ryan Soderlin.

Join us tomorrow for our final Matinee at the Museum to watch “Maleficent,” a perfect movie for this spooky season. Wit...
10/10/2026

Join us tomorrow for our final Matinee at the Museum to watch “Maleficent,” a perfect movie for this spooky season. With only two weeks left to see “Heroes & Villains: The Art of the Disney Costume,”, tomorrow is the perfect time to visit the exhibit and see the incredibly detailed Maleficent costume worn by Angelina Jolie, then watch her bring the character to life on the big screen. The 2014 film explores the backstory of the iconic villain from Disney’s animated marvel, “Sleeping Beauty” (1964). This movie experience included in museum admission.

🎬 Movie begins at 1PM
🍿Popcorn and snacks available for purchase

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

10/09/2026

Our spooky soiree just for adults, Durham After Dark, is Thursday Oct 22, 6-10PM.

- Grab a drink with friends
- See your future with tarot readings
- Spy your essence with aura photography
- Challenge your friends in the Mahjong Lounge
- Enjoy performances by Omaha Circus Arts
- See all exhibits including your last chance for "Heroes & Villains: The Art of the Disney Costume"

Send this to a friend and grab tickets online!
https://durhammuseum.org/visit/halloween

Thinking about your Halloween costume? Plan a visit to the museum to see “Heroes & Villains: The Art of the Disney Costu...
10/08/2026

Thinking about your Halloween costume? Plan a visit to the museum to see “Heroes & Villains: The Art of the Disney Costume” for inspiration! Whether you are planning to be a princess or wanting to be a witch, these one-of-a-kind costumes from some beloved Disney heroes and villains like Cinderella, Captain Hook, Mary Poppins and Captain Jack Sparrow are sure to give you plenty of ideas to pick from. Then sport your costume at one of the many planned activities during Halloween at Union Station!

“Heroes & Villains: The Art of the Disney Costume” is curated by the Walt Disney Archives and supported locally by Richard Brooke Foundation, Douglas County Nebraska, Valmont Industries, Inc., HDR, Dr. C.C. & Mabel L. Criss Memorial Foundation, The Durham Society and Millard Lumber Inc., Media sponsor: KETV.

10/08/2026

The GREAT HALL-oween Haunt is less than 2 weeks away! Tues October 20, 5-8PM

Make plans to visit the best Halloween family event at Omaha Union Station

https://durhammuseum.org/visit/halloween/

📸 Nebraska stories, stunning images and passionate readers ready to research – or revise – content in this legendary pub...
10/07/2026

📸 Nebraska stories, stunning images and passionate readers ready to research – or revise – content in this legendary publication.

Join the magazine staff this Thursday for Nebraskaland at 100: Preserving the Legacy, a look at how this beloved magazine has evolved over the last century.

In the early days, cameras could not capture the amazing photos we now know the magazine for. However, as technology advanced, photographers gained the ability to “freeze” animals in motion. As early as the 1940s, the magazine was sharing photography tips to help readers capture better outdoor images of their own!

Through every change in technology and every turn of the page, the magazine’s mission has remained constant: conserve today so future generations can experience Nebraska’s outdoors.

A century ago, the devastating loss of bison, white-tailed deer and other species was still fresh in the minds of its editors. Promoting responsible game laws and protecting wildlife felt urgent. Today, that same commitment runs through Nebraskaland’s photography and storytelling, reminding readers that, “If we don’t conserve now, we leave nothing for our children.”

The magic that has kept this magazine thriving when so many traditional publications have disappeared has to be its devoted readers. They know their wildlife, love Nebraska’s outdoors, and want to witness – either vicariously or in their own shoes – what the staff of the publication sees through their camera lenses.

That passion has shone throughout this anniversary year. A call to identify the child on the magazine’s first cover sparked a research effort spanning across Nebraska and beyond, connecting family photographs, historical records and generations of memories.

Come hear the stories behind the pages and celebrate the community that has kept them turning for 100 years.

🗓 Thursday, Oct. 8
🕔 Social hour and exhibit viewing begin at 5 p.m.
🎤Lecture begins at 6:30 p.m.
🎟Regular museum admission applies. Free for members.

Reserve your spot: https://12565.blackbaudhosting.com/12565/Nebraskaland-at-100-Preserving-the-Legacy

This exhibit has been supported locally by The Claire M. Hubbard Foundation and Karla & Scott Cassels.

Attention American History lovers...this is your chance to dig a little deeper into the signers of the Declaration of In...
10/06/2026

Attention American History lovers...this is your chance to dig a little deeper into the signers of the Declaration of Independence. Join us for one of our latest Durham In-Depth tours. Explore "In Search of the Signers" with an expert guide outside of the museum's public hours. The exhibit includes original letters, receipts and other documents from the Byron Reed Collection tied to the Declaration’s signers in honor of the 250th anniversary of the United States. Hear captivating stories and history behind the remarkable documents on display. This hour-long tour offers an insider's look into the collection of signatures and the broader context surrounding each piece.

Tour dates offered:
Saturday mornings (9-10AM), October 17 & 24
Sunday mornings (11-NOON), November 1 & 15

Tours are $20 for members and $25 for non-members. Advance registration and payment are required. See the link in the comments for more information and to register.

It’s a tale as old as time and a yellow gown that is an iconic part of many childhood memories. Emma Watson stunned in t...
10/04/2026

It’s a tale as old as time and a yellow gown that is an iconic part of many childhood memories. Emma Watson stunned in this beautiful ball gown as Belle in the 2017 Disney film “Beauty and the Beast”. Costume designer Jacqueline Durran said,"The dress was always going to be yellow in our film as an homage to the animation. The dress went through a lot of iterations, but, in the end, we decided the most important thing was that the dress dance beautifully. We wanted it to feel like it could float, like it could fly.”

There’s only 3 weeks left to see this and over 70 mesmerizing ensembles spanning close to five decades of Disney film and television in The Durham's featured exhibition “Heroes & Villains: The Art of the Disney Costume”. Plan your visit today!

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801 S 10th Street
Omaha, NE
68108

Opening Hours

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

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