List of museums and cultural institutions in Omaha, Nebraska
There are many cultural institutions and museums in Omaha, Nebraska. The city boasts a major museum, as well as several regionally important museums.[1][2]
Museums
Art (encyclopedic collection)
- The Joslyn Art Museum is nationally renowned for its collections of Native American art and art works relating to the early European exploration of western North America.[3]
Art
- The Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts, just east of Omaha's Old Market Historic District, was founded in the early 1980s and plays host to artists from all over the world. It is one of the nation's premier artists' colonies.[4]
- Bemis was founded originally by Ree Kaneko, wife of famed Japanese American artist Jun Kaneko. They live in Omaha, and opened a museum called Kaneko in 2007.[5]
Botanic Conservatory
Children's
- Since its inception in 1976, Omaha Children's Museum has been a place where children can challenge themselves, discover how the world works and learn through play.
History
- The Durham Museum is located on 10th Street in the art deco Union Station. The museum has numerous permanent exhibits and is accredited with the Smithsonian Institution for traveling exhibits from the Smithsonian.[6]
Cultural
- Sokol South Omaha Czechoslovak Museum
- El Museo Latino celebrates the legacy, art and culture of Latin America, and is the first Latino art & history museum in Omaha.
- The Great Plains Black History Museum, celebrating the legacy of African Americans in Omaha and throughout the Midwest.
- Henry and Dorothy Riekes Museum, located at the Omaha Jewish Community Center.
Specialized/historical
- Florence Depot
- The General Crook House Museum at Fort Omaha, exploring the role of the U.S. Army during the Indian Wars of the 1900s.[7]
- Florence Mill
- Freedom Park Navy Museum
- Gerald R. Ford Birthsite and Gardens
- Joslyn Castle
- Nebraska School for the Deaf Museum
- Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail Headquarters and Visitor Center
- Mormon Trail Center
- Bank of Florence Museum
- Boys Town Hall of History
- Omaha Black Music Hall of Fame
- Omaha Home for Boys Visitors Center History Museum
- Batchelder Family Scout Museum
- Trinity Cathedral Historical Society
Zoological
Libraries
Festivals and fairs
Music, theater and performing arts
- Astro Theater
- CenturyLink Center Omaha
- Cog Factory
- Creighton Orpheum Theater
- Holland Performing Arts Center
- Omaha Civic Auditorium
- Omaha Community Playhouse
- Sokol Underground
Dance
Opera
Symphony
Theater
Recording studios
Not-for-profit and university galleries
References
- ^ Museums in Omaha, Nebraska. Nebraska Museums Association. Retrieved 10/8/11.
- ^ "Nebraska Museums", Nebraska State Historical Society. Retrieved 10/8/11.
- ^ (nd) Smithsonian Affiliations. Smithsonian Institution. Retrieved 6/7/07.
- ^ (2006) Insight Omaha: The Art of it All. Hemispheres Magazine. Retrieved 6/7/07.
- ^ (nd) History. The Rows at SoMa website. Retrieved 6/7/07.
- ^ (nd) History. Durham Western Heritage Museum. Retrieved 6/7/07.
- ^ (nd) General Crook House Museum. Douglas County Historical Society. Retrieved 6/9/07.
