Omaha Attractions
Omaha, on the west bank of the Missouri, is the largest city in Nebraska. In the winter of 1846/47 the Mormons set up their winter quarters here on their way to the Salt Lake valley in Utah, and several hundreds of them died in the extreme cold. Omaha is the birthplace of one-time president Gerald Ford and black leader Malcolm X. The city has some interesting museums and cafés on the Old Market Place where it is pleasant to relax.
Joslyn Art Museum
The Joslyn Art Museum has a fine art collection, including works by Indian artists and craftsmen, and sketches recording Prince Maximilian zu Wied's journey to the Missouri in 1832-4.
Housed in a marble Art Deco building, the museum has fine art collections with an emphasis on 19th and 20th C European and American art.
All values are in United States Dollars
Housed in a marble Art Deco building, the museum has fine art collections with an emphasis on 19th and 20th C European and American art.
Joslyn Art Museum
2200 Dodge Street
Omaha, NE 68102-1292
United States
2200 Dodge Street
Omaha, NE 68102-1292
United States
Phone 1 (402) 342-3300
Fax 1 (402) 342-2376
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 12:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 20:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Memorial Day - USA (last Monday, May )
American Independance Day (July 4)
Labor Day - USA (1st Monday, September)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Memorial Day - USA (last Monday, May )
American Independance Day (July 4)
Labor Day - USA (1st Monday, September)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
| Adult | $ 8.00 |
| Senior over 62 | $ 6.00 |
| Child 5-17 | $ 5.00 |
| Child 4 & under | FREE |
Discounts on
Saturday
Disabled
Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
Facilities
Gift shop
Restaurant or food service
Wheelchair loan or rental
Restaurant or food service
Wheelchair loan or rental
Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo
The Omaha Zoo contains white tigers, snow leopards, lowland gorillas, African elephants, white rhinos and sun bears. The Scott Aquarium is home to sharks, penguins and fish. The Lied Jungle is an indoor rain forest featuring habitats from Asia, Africa and South America.
Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo
3701 South 10th Street
Omaha, NE 68107-2299
United States
3701 South 10th Street
Omaha, NE 68107-2299
United States
Phone 1 (402) 733-8400
Fax 1 (402) 733-7868
Hours
May 30 to September 6
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 8:30 | 8:30 | 8:30 | 8:30 | 8:30 | 8:30 | 8:30 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
September 7 to May 29
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Always closed on:
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
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The Durham Museum
This museum explores the history of the railroad and its effects on life in the Great Plains.
Boys Town
10 mi. west of Omaha's city center is Boys Town, an institution for the care of young people founded by Father Edward Joseph Flanagan in 1917, and made famous by the film starring Spencer Tracy.
The Hall of History presents a history of Boys Town. Highlights of the site include Father Flanagan's Shrine, Garden of the Bible, Dowd Memorial Chapel and Father Flanagan's House.
The Hall of History presents a history of Boys Town. Highlights of the site include Father Flanagan's Shrine, Garden of the Bible, Dowd Memorial Chapel and Father Flanagan's House.
Village of Boys Town
14100 Crawford Street
Boys Town, NE 68010-7520
United States
14100 Crawford Street
Boys Town, NE 68010-7520
United States
Phone 1 (402) 498-1300
Fax 1 (402) 498-1348
Guides
Guided tour available as optional extra.
Facilities
Restaurant or food service
El Museo Latino
El Museo Latino was set up in 1993. It is a Latino art and history museum that exhibits the works of local, national and international artists.
All values are in United States Dollars
El Museo Latino
4701 South 25 Street
Omaha, NE 68107-2603
United States
4701 South 25 Street
Omaha, NE 68107-2603
United States
Phone 1 (402) 731-1137
Fax 1 (402) 733-7012
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 13:00 | 10:00 | 13:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | Closed |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 14:00 |
| Annual pass or membership | $ 30.00 |
| Adult | $ 5.00 |
| Students | $ 4.00 |
| Senior | $ 3.50 |
| Military discount | $ 3.50 |
| Child 4 & under | FREE |
Facilities
Gift shop
Freedom Park
Freedom Park in Omaha has a navy museum with permanent displays of the USS Marlin SST2, the USS Hazard AM240, an LSM45, and an A-4 Skyhawk. The park also features planes, guns, missiles, torpedoes and bombs.
Freedom Park
2497 Freedom Park Road
Omaha, NE 68110-2745
United States
2497 Freedom Park Road
Omaha, NE 68110-2745
United States
Phone 1 (402) 444-5955
Fax 1 (402) 345-3418
Hours
May 15 to September 15
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 |
| Close | 20:00 | 20:00 | 20:00 | 20:00 | 20:00 | 20:00 | 20:00 |
September 16 to May 14
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 |
| Close | 15:00 | 15:00 | 15:00 | 15:00 | 15:00 | 15:00 | 15:00 |
General Crook House Museum
General Crook was a Civil War hero. This Italianate home in Omaha was built in 1879. The furnishings are from the 1880's Victorian period.
This living history museum includes decorative arts, costumes, arts & crafts and period furnishings. Adjoining the museum is the Crook House Victorian Heirloom Garden, with heirloom flowers, trees and shrubs from the state.
This living history museum includes decorative arts, costumes, arts & crafts and period furnishings. Adjoining the museum is the Crook House Victorian Heirloom Garden, with heirloom flowers, trees and shrubs from the state.
Douglas County Historical Society
5730 North 30 Street, #11B
Omaha, NE 68111-1657
United States
5730 North 30 Street, #11B
Omaha, NE 68111-1657
United States
Phone 1 (402) 455-9990
Fax 1 (402) 453-9448
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
Guides
Guided tour included with admission.
Facilities
Gift shop
Great Plains Black History Museum (closed)
ATTRACTION IS CLOSED.
The Great Plains Black History Museum in Omaha has displays on the role of African Americans in the development of the West. Exhibits include photographs and historical displays of African American life.
The Great Plains Black History Museum in Omaha has displays on the role of African Americans in the development of the West. Exhibits include photographs and historical displays of African American life.
Lauritzen Gardens
The Lauritzen Gardens in Omaha is located on 100 acres and features 13 areas of plants, flowers and fruits from all areas. Highlights include a Victorian garden, children's garden, rose garden, bird sanctuary and a meadow of native wildflowers.
Lauritzen Gardens
100 Bancroft Street
Omaha, NE 68108
United States
100 Bancroft Street
Omaha, NE 68108
United States
Phone 1 (402) 346-4002
Fax 1 (402) 346-8948
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Facilities
Gift shop
Restaurant or food service
Restaurant or food service
Mormon Trail Center at Historic Winter Quarters
The Mormon Pioneer Trail was used between 1864 and 1869 by Mormons to escape religious persecution. The Winter Quarters was used by the Mormons from 1846 to 1848. Exhibits at the Mormon Trail Center in Omaha detail the migration. There are maps, a log cabin, a covered wagon and a cemetery with a monument.
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 |
| Close | 21:00 | 21:00 | 21:00 | 21:00 | 21:00 | 21:00 | 21:00 |
Neale Woods Nature Center
The Neale Woods Nature Center offers 9mi/15km of trails through 550 acres of hilltop forests, native prairies, and riverside woodlands.
Omaha Children's Museum
The Omaha Children's Museum features hands-on art and science displays. Exhibits include a TV newscast. At the Creativity Center children can paint, make collages and recycling art projects.
Omaha Children's Museum
500 South 20th Street
Omaha, NE 68102-2508
United States
500 South 20th Street
Omaha, NE 68102-2508
United States
Phone 1 (402) 342-6164
Fax 1 (402) 342-6165
Hours
May 30 to September 6
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 13:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 20:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
September 7 to May 29
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 13:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Opera Omaha
Opera Omaha began operations in 1958 as the Omaha Civic Opera Society and presents regular operatic showcases.
Opera Omaha
1625 Farnam Street, #100
Omaha, NE 68102-2101
United States
1625 Farnam Street, #100
Omaha, NE 68102-2101
United States
Phone 1 (402) 346-4398
Fax 1 (402) 346-7323
St Cecilia's Cathedral
St. Cecilia's Cathedral in Omaha is a Spanish Renaissance style cathedral with 222ft/68m spires. The stained-glass windows are from a 16th C cathedral in Spain; the pulpit is hand-carved mahogany and the marble altar is from Italy.
The Old Market
The Old Market District was home to warehouses, industrial buildings, and agricultural buildings. Today it is a renovated district that houses restaurants, antique stores, art galleries and boutiques. Each evening street performers, artists, and musicians perform. There are also horse-drawn carriages that take visitors through the Old Market.
