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The Durham Museum. 1,231 reviews. #3 of 224 things to do in Omaha. History Museums. Closed now. 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Write a review. About. Beautiful architecture blends with memories of a time gone by at the historic Durham Museum. Opened in 1931, Union Station was built by Union Pacific Railroad as the showpiece to the city of its headquarters.
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- 801 S 10th St, Omaha, 68108-3207, Nebraska
The Durham Museum (formerly known as the Durham Western Heritage Museum) is located at 801 South 10th Street in downtown Omaha, Nebraska. The museum is dedicated to preserving and displaying the history of the United States' western region. The museum is housed in Omaha's former Union Station.
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- Omaha, Nebraska
- Western Heritage Museum
- durhammuseum.org
The Durham Museum provides countless opportunities to discover Omaha’s history. After stepping back in time with the life-like sculptures and beautifully restored architecture of the Suzanne and Walter Scott Great Hall, visitors can explore our extensive permanent galleries, which brilliantly capture the remarkable history of our region.
Dec 30, 2021 · Considered one of Omaha’s most unique treasures, and an official National Historic Landmark, the station is one of the best examples of art deco architecture in the country. The Durham Museum offers unique, hands-on learning for people of all ages.
Join us on select Saturdays between May-October for a walking tour of historic downtown Omaha! Each tour begins at 10AM at The Durham Museum and proceeds to the Old Market where you’ll enjoy visiting locations ranging from the sites of speakeasys to the well-known Old Market Passageway.
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, 1940s store fronts, numerous artifacts showing the history of the region, and the Byron Reed collection which includes some of the world’s ...
801 S. 10th St. Omaha, NE 68108. Phone: (402) 444-5071. Social: Book Now. About. Located in historic Union Station, the museum offers unique hands on learning for people of all ages. Enjoy an extraordinary array of permanent exhibits including restored train cars, 1940's storefronts, numerous artifacts showcasing the history of the region, the ...
