Children's Museums

The Durham Museum

Name: The Durham Museum
Address: 801 S 10th St, Omaha, NE 68108, Omaha, NE, US
Telephone: (402) 444-5071
Rating: 4.7

★★★★☆ 4.7 (3764 reviews)

📍 801 S 10th St, Omaha, NE 68108

📞 (402) 444-5071

🌐 durhammuseum.org

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🕐 Hours

Monday	Closed
Tuesday	10 AM–4 PM
Wednesday	10 AM–4 PM
Thursday	10 AM–4 PM
Friday	10 AM–4 PM
Saturday	10 AM–4 PM
Sunday	12–4 PM

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About The Durham Museum

History exhibits in a 1931 train station. Art deco train station from 1931 featuring displays on Omaha history as well as traveling exhibits. The Durham Museum is housed in a 1931 Art Deco train station building, which serves as the crown jewel of the museum with its beautifully preserved waiting room and allows visitors to walk through multiple luxury railroad cars. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 3,764 visitors.

Quick Facts

Type: Natural History Museum
Location: Omaha's Historic Union Station
Best For: All ages
Featured Exhibit: Heroes & Villains: The Art of the Disney Costume (May 23+)
Special Programming: Sunday Matinees, Fairy Tale Storytime, River City History Tours

💡 Did You Know?

🏛️The Durham Museum is housed in a 1931 Art Deco train station building, which serves as the crown jewel of the museum with its beautifully preserved waiting room and allows visitors to walk through multiple luxury railroad cars
⭐The museum has official affiliation with the Smithsonian Institution and maintains strong ties with the Library of Congress, National Archives, and Field Museum, providing access to high-quality traveling exhibits on history, culture, science and industry
⭐The museum features an on-site soda fountain that is frequently mentioned in visitor reviews (120+ mentions), reflecting the original train station's historic functionality and adding to the vintage experience
⭐The museum offers discounted admission ($5) during 'Happily Ever After Hours' after 5pm on Tuesdays from June-August, making it an accessible evening entertainment option in the summer
⭐The Durham Museum maintains a 4.7 rating from 3,764 reviews and consistently receives praise for staff friendliness and the immersive experience of touring the historic train station with multiple themed exhibits

💬 What Visitors Say

💡Start your visit on the lower level where the main museum exhibits are located, then explore the upper level's iconic Art Deco waiting room and train cars. This recommended sequence helps you build context about Omaha's history before experiencing the architectural crown jewel.
💬Visit on Tuesdays June-August after 5pm for discounted admission at just $5 (Happily Ever After Hours). This is an excellent budget option for evening visits during summer months.
💬Plan for at least 2-3 hours to fully experience the museum. Visitors consistently mention discovering 'so much more than initially meets the eye,' with multiple railroad cars, traveling exhibits, and detailed historical information throughout both levels.
💡Visit the soda fountain for refreshments—it's a frequently mentioned highlight featuring treats like chocolate malts. Staff are known for being friendly and helpful, making it a pleasant break during your visit.
💡Take advantage of the Saturday 1PM Union Station Guided Tours for in-depth insights about the building's history and architecture, or join River City History Bus & Walking Tours (May-October) to learn about Omaha's emergence as a critical historical city.