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Museums and galleries in Omaha

6 museums and galleries in Omaha, from the big collections to small independent spaces.

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

Museums and galleries 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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    Durham Western Heritage Museum

    A renovated art deco-style train station, it is believed to be the best example of art deco in the country with exhibits such as the Byron Reed Coin and Document Collection, the Trans-Mississippi Exposition Gallery, restored train cars, a teepee, an earth lodge, and more.

    Summer: Sun 1-5PM; Mon Wed-Sat 10AM-5PM; Tue 10AM-8PMAdults $9, seniors $7, children $6

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    El Museo Latino

    A Latino art, history, and cultural museum. It is the first in the Midwest and one of 11 Latino museums in America.

    Mon Wed Fri 10AM-5PM, Tue Thu 1-5PM, Sat 10AM-2PM$5 adult, $4 student, $3.50 concession, military free

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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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    Museum of Shadows

    A place for those who are a fan of the spooky, paranormal, or just plain creepy. Contains a collection of haunted artifacts from around the world. As a result, the building itself is now considered haunted. While there is no age limit, the owners state their museum deals with dark and mature themes and is not recommended for young children.

    Wed-Sun 2-10PM$15 per person

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    Omaha Children's Museum

    An art center, science center, and a mock grocery store.

    Tue-Fri 10AM-4PM, Sat 9AM-5PM, Sun 1-5PM, longer hours in summer$9 adult, $8 senior

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