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Free things to do in Omaha

7 places in Omaha with free entry or no charge, based on guide listings and map data.

Ranked with the travel guide's picks and well-known places first.

Free things to do in Omaha

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    Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts

    A nationally recognized artist-in-residence program and art gallery that consists of three galleries in a warehouse-style studio. Tours are available by reservation and parking is free.

    Tue-Sat 11AM-5PMFree

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    Joslyn Art Museum

    Has works by El Greco, Degas, Monet and Renoir and an extensive ancient Greek pottery display. The Joslyn also has a glass sclupture by Dale Chihuly hanging in the atrium.

    Tue Wed Fri-Sun 10AM-4PM; Thu 10AM-8PMFree

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    Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail Headquarters

    The National Park Service regional headquarters contains a small free visitor center about Lewis & Clark on its first floor.

    Summer Mon-Fri 8AM-5PM, Sat Sun 9AM-5PM; Winter Mon-Fri 8AM-4:30PMfree

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    Mormon Trail Center

    It has various monuments, including part of the route the Mormons took. The site known as the Winter Quarters marks the pioneers' winter camp of 1846, and 359 Mormons are buried in a nearby cemetery.

    Daily 9AM-9PMFree

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    The RiverFront

    Urban park and greenspace stretching from 13th Street to the Missouri River, between Douglas and Farnam Streets. Completed in 2023, it replaced the Gene Leahy Mall and Heartland of America Park. Includes a concert/ performing arts stage, roller skate rink, and an observation deck with views of Iowa and the Missouri River. The park hosts concerts and plays in the warmer months and allows pedestrians easy access to the Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge and Lewis and Clark Landing to the north.

    Free

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    Berkshire Hathaway Annual Meeting

    The so-called "Woodstock for capitalists", annually on the first Saturday of May, where investors all over the world come to listen to Warren Buffett. It might hold little interest to non business minded travelers, but just as important is that if you are not interested, better stay clear off Omaha during this period as the business crowd drives transportation and accommodation prices through the roof.

    Free tickets for Berkshire Hathaway shareholders

  7. See Not mapped

    Hall of History

    14057 Flanagan Blvd

    Mon-Sat 10AM-4:30PM, Sun 11AM-4PMfree

Listings from the Wikivoyage guide to Omaha (CC BY-SA 4.0).