Durham Museum

Omaha, Nebraska

Durham Museum

Location: Omaha, Nebraska
Category: Museums

About

Overview

The Durham Museum is a history museum located in Omaha's historic Union Station. It is dedicated to preserving and displaying the history of the western United States.

Top Highlights

The museum is housed in a magnificent Art Deco train station. Highlights include restored train cars you can walk through, the Byron Reed coin collection, and a working soda fountain.

Things to Do

Explore the Great Hall, visit the train cars on the lower level, see exhibits on Omaha's history, and enjoy a phosphate or malt at the authentic soda fountain.

Best Time to Visit

Any time of year is good. The Christmas season is especially festive with a giant tree in the Great Hall.

Entry & Visitor Information

Admission fee applies. Discounts for seniors and children. Ample free parking is available in the museum lot.

Facilities Available

The museum features a gift shop, the soda fountain/candy shop for snacks, restrooms, and elevators for accessibility.

Travel Tips

Don't miss the " O-gauge" model train layout. The architecture of the building itself is a major attraction, so look up!

Nearby Places to Explore

Located just south of the Old Market District. The Henry Doorly Zoo is also a short drive away.