Sights and landmarks in Omaha

18 sights worth seeing in Omaha: landmarks, galleries, monuments and viewpoints.

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

See
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
See
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
See
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
See
Gerald R. Ford Birthsite and Gardens
It pays homage to the late U.S. president. Twice destroyed by fire, the gardens stand where his house was.
See
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
See
Joslyn Castle
George and Sarah Joslyn Home
It is the Scottish-Baronial style home of two of Omaha's most respected citizens and boasts four stories and 35 rooms. Tours are available to the public.
$6 adult, $5 concession
See
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
See
Love's Jazz and Art Center
North Omaha Music And Arts
Dedicated to the history of jazz, North Omaha, and Preston Love.
Tue-Fri 11AM-5PM, Sat 11AM-3PM$10/adult, $7/concession, children free
See
Malcolm X Birthsite
His home no longer exists, but a marker stands on his former address.
See
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
See
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
See
Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium
This nationally renowned zoo is Nebraska's number one paid attraction. It features an expansive and aquarium, "Kingdoms of the Night" (world's largest nocturnal exhibit and indoor swamp), the Lied Jungle (world's largest indoor rainforest), and the "Desert Dome" (world's largest indoor desert).
9AM-5PM$29.95 adults, $22.95 children, $28.95 seniors and military
See Not mapped
Boys Town Visitors Center
Overlook Café inside the visitors center is open M-Th 6:30-9:30AM, 11AM-1:30PM. The gift shop is open when the visitors center is open.
Mon-Fri 8AM-4:30PM
See
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
See Not mapped
Chambers Protestant Chapel
410 Bucher Drive
See Not mapped
Dowd Memorial Chapel
13943 Dowd Drive
See Not mapped
Father Flanagan House
14153 Grodinsky Circle
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).