The Durham Museum

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  • The Durham Museum 50th Anniversary Summer Celebration (Free Admission Day)

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    The Durham Museum 801 South 10th Street, Omaha, NE, United States

    The Durham Museum is turning 50 in 2025 and they're throwing a big party! They're celebrating this extraordinary milestone with free admission and a day full of special activities on Saturday, June 28, 10AM-4PM. Enjoy live music, drop-in programming, photo-ops and much more as we celebrate our history and amazing guests and supporters.

    Free

  • Celebrate at The Platform: Cinco de Mayo

    The Durham Museum 801 South 10th Street, Omaha, NE, United States

    Join at The Platform, the museum’s interactive play space, and celebrate the holidays with us! Each date will have a special craft or activity and feature related photos from our Photo Archive for a bit of a history lesson while you celebrate.

  • NE SciFest Public Expo

    The Durham Museum 801 South 10th Street, Omaha, NE, United States

    Join the 2026 Free Public Science Expo for fun and engaging hands-on learning opportunities for everyone. The free public expo on April 18 at The Durham Museum will be held from 9am to noon. Free admission, but tickets required.

    Free [REGISTER]

  • Noon Year’s Eve at the Durham

    The Durham Museum 801 South 10th Street, Omaha, NE, United States

    Children of all ages will enjoy this fun-packed bash with live music from Dino O’Dell and the T-Rex All-Stars, special crafts and activities. Ring in the noon year in your handmade party hat while enjoying the celebratory bubble wrap stomp and a spectacular balloon drop at noon in the Suzanne and Walter Scott Great Hall. Register online anytime beginning December 1st.

  • Holiday Concert Series at The Durham

    Holiday Concert Series at The Durham
    The Durham Museum 801 South 10th Street, Omaha, NE, United States

    Enjoy some of the area’s most beautiful holiday music under the glow of The Durham’s Christmas tree. Talented local entertainers perform as part of museum’s holiday concert series. Special support for the concert series provided by Star 104.5 the Christmas Station.

  • Celebrate at The Platform: Las Posadas

    The Durham Museum 801 South 10th Street, Omaha, NE, United States

    Join at The Platform, the museum’s interactive play space, and celebrate the holidays with us! Each date will have a special craft or activity and feature related photos from our Photo Archive for a bit of a history lesson while you celebrate. On Saturday, December 20, we explore the history and traditions behind Las Posadas! These drop-in programs do not require registration and are included with regular museum admission.

  • Holiday Cultural Festival at The Durham

    The Durham Museum 801 South 10th Street, Omaha, NE, United States

    A guest-favorite event, Holiday Cultural Festival offers unique crafts and traditional dress while musicians and dancers perform in front of Omaha’s official Christmas tree throughout the night. Santa himself will be on site, so bring your Christmas wish lists. And don’t forget the food! This event includes delicious and hard-to-find ethnic cuisine, as well as gifts.

    Free – $15

  • Christmas at Union Station Tree Lighting Ceremony

    The Durham Museum 801 South 10th Street, Omaha, NE, United States

    Christmas at Union Station presented by FNBO festivities begin with the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony at The Durham Museum. All the good tidings and cheer lead up to the signature tradition of the night: the countdown to lighting Omaha's official Christmas tree, followed by a sing-a-long! Please note, tree lighting will take place around 7PM. Advanced registration is highly encouraged. Register online anytime or call 402-444-5071 by Tuesday, November 26.

  • Celebrate at The Platform: Thanksgiving

    The Durham Museum 801 South 10th Street, Omaha, NE, United States

    Join at The Platform, the museum’s interactive play space, and celebrate the holidays with us! Each date will have a special craft or activity and feature related photos from our Photo Archive for a bit of a history lesson while you celebrate. On Saturday, November 22, we explore the history and traditions behind one of our favorite holidays, Thanksgiving. These drop-in programs do not require registration and are included with regular museum admission.

  • Celebrate at The Platform: Veterans Day

    The Durham Museum 801 South 10th Street, Omaha, NE, United States

    Join at The Platform, the museum’s interactive play space, and celebrate the holidays with us! Each date will have a special craft or activity and feature related photos from our Photo Archive for a bit of a history lesson while you celebrate. On Saturday, November 8, we honor our military heroes in a celebration of Veterans Day. These drop-in programs do not require registration and are included with regular museum admission.

  • The Great HALL-oween Haunt

    The Durham Museum 801 South 10th Street, Omaha, NE, United States

    Omaha’s historic Halloween celebration is back! Come in costume and snag goodies from storied characters throughout the museum, enjoy ghostly games and creepy crafts in the Swanson "Ghoulery" and tiptoe aboard our spooky – but not scary – haunted train cars.  Kids receive a souvenir trick-or-treat bag while supplies last.  Advanced tickets are highly encouraged due to the popularity of the event.

  • Animation Academy: From Pencils to Pixels

    Animation Academy: From Pencils to Pixels
    The Durham Museum 801 South 10th Street, Omaha, NE, United States

    Step into your favorite Saturday-morning cartoons and explore the remarkable world of storytelling through animation. Our much-anticipated summer exhibition, The Animation Academy: From Pencils to Pixels, invites visitors of all ages to leap into the fascinating realm of the cartoon genre. This unique exhibit provides a rare glimpse into the magic behind some of the most beloved animated films and characters, and offers a comprehensive exploration of the art, science, technology and history of animation.

  • Celebrate at The Platform: Labor Day

    The Durham Museum 801 South 10th Street, Omaha, NE, United States

    Join at The Platform, the museum’s interactive play space, and celebrate the holidays with us! Each date will have a special craft or activity and feature related photos from our Photo Archive for a bit of a history lesson while you celebrate. On Saturday, August 30, celebrate Labor Day and workers' contributions to our country and world.

  • Durham $5 after 5 Tuesdays

    Durham $5 after 5 Tuesdays
    The Durham Museum 801 South 10th Street, Omaha, NE, United States

    "$5 after 5" is back, giving guests an opportunity to visit the museum after 5PM on Tuesday evenings throughout the summer. From June 3-August 26, admission for all ages will be just $5 after 5PM on Tuesdays.

    $5

  • Escape the Station (21+)

    The Durham Museum 801 South 10th Street, Omaha, NE, United States

    Join for Escape at the Station, a unique adults-only escape room-inspired event! Get locked in! Venture through Omaha's Union Station for an immersive experience with puzzles to decode, hands-on games to solve and more

    $25 – $35

  • Celebrate at The Platform: Independence Day

    The Durham Museum 801 South 10th Street, Omaha, NE, United States

    Join at The Platform, the museum’s interactive play space, and celebrate the holidays with us! Each date will have a special craft or activity and feature related photos from our Photo Archive for a bit of a history lesson while you celebrate. On Saturday, July 5, celebrate our nation's independence and the traditions behind the July 4th holiday.

  • Celebrate at The Platform: Juneteenth

    The Durham Museum 801 South 10th Street, Omaha, NE, United States

    Join at The Platform, the museum’s interactive play space, and celebrate the holidays with us! Each date will have a special craft or activity and feature related photos from our Photo Archive for a bit of a history lesson while you celebrate. On Saturday, June 21, they'll celebrate the historical legacy of Juneteenth and its impact today.

  • Durham Exhibit: Antarctic Dinosaurs

    Durham Exhibit: Antarctic Dinosaurs
    The Durham Museum 801 South 10th Street, Omaha, NE, United States

    Embark on a dramatic adventure to Antarctica — one of the most isolated and dangerous environments on Earth — and witness the latest discovery: dinosaurs. While Antarctica is a frozen land of snow today, Antarctic Dinosaurs reveals the lush habitat it once was 200 million years ago and the unique animals that called it home. Visitors will learn about rare dinosaurs and the history of the continent with real fossils and engaging interactives. More than 60 fossils, full-scale replications, and touchable models. Numerous mechanical and digital interactives, including “excavation” interactives. Real and cast dinosaur skeletons, including Cryolophosaurus and Glacialisaurus. Meteorite from Antarctica

  • Flappers & Fizz (21-and-over event)

    The Durham Museum 801 South 10th Street, Omaha, NE, United States

    Don your glad rags and get ready to drink some giggle water. You’re invited to a night of flappers, champagne and art deco as Flappers & Fizz returns to The Durham Museum on Saturday, February 22, 2025, 7-10PM! Each ticket receives entry to the event, light hors d'oeuvres, one drink ticket and a mystery game packet. So grab that flapper dress and your dancing shoes, this night is going to be the bee’s knees! Must be 21 or older to attend.

    $30 – $50 [REGISTER]

  • Stomp, Chomp Saturday Series

    The Durham Museum 801 South 10th Street, Omaha, NE, United States

    Gather the family for dinosaur-themed fun during the running of our traveling exhibition, Antarctic Dinosaurs.
    10AM-Noon: Engage in cool dino experiments with Dinosaur Ranger Anthony from Stomp Chomp Roar. 1PM: Join a special tour of Antarctic Dinosaurs full of fun dino facts. Plus, enjoy crafts and games throughout the day. This drop-in activity is included in regular museum admission; FREE for members

  • Antarctic Dinosaurs Opening Day Party

    The Durham Museum 801 South 10th Street, Omaha, NE, United States

    Attention dinosaur-loving families: you'll LOVE this Valentine's weekend party! Join for the opening of Antarctic Dinosaurs. This fun event will include dinosaur-themed trivia, bingo and crafts, plus a visit by special guest Dinosaur Ranger Anthony from Stomp Chomp Roar. Activities are geared toward preschool through third-grade students and families, and the exhibit is an exciting adventure for all ages. Guests are encouraged to dress in either Valentine’s Day or dinosaur attire. Can’t wait to celebrate with some roaring good family fun! This activity is FREE for museum members; regular-admission rates apply for non-members. Registration not required.

  • The Lost World of Dragons

    The Lost World of Dragons
    The Durham Museum 801 South 10th Street, Omaha, NE, United States

    From Game of Thrones to How to Train Your Dragon, there is no denying that people of all ages love dragons and the magical mystique behind them. Experience them in a new way at The Lost World of Dragons. Now open at The Durham Museum, this exhibit showcases a unique, interactive experience for guests of all ages that is sure to breathe new fire into your imagination! Visitors will be immersed in stories of dragons — exploring the lore and history of them in nearly every region and culture, from Norway to China.

  • Noon Year’s Eve

    Christmas at Union Station
    The Durham Museum 801 South 10th Street, Omaha, NE, United States

    Children of all ages will enjoy this fun-packed bash with live music from Dino O’Dell and the T-Rex All-Stars, special crafts and activities. Ring in the noon year in your handmade party hat while enjoying the celebratory bubble wrap stomp and a spectacular balloon drop at noon in the Suzanne and Walter Scott Great Hall.

    Due to limited capacity, advanced registration is highly encouraged. Register anytime online beginning December 2 or call 402-444-5071 by December 30. If space allows, walk-up tickets will be available at the door.

    Free – $15

  • Celebrate at The Platform: Veterans Day

    The Durham Museum 801 South 10th Street, Omaha, NE, United States

    Join at The Platform, the museum’s interactive play space, and celebrate the holidays with us! Each date will have a special craft or activity and feature related photos from our Photo Archive for a bit of a history lesson while you celebrate.

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