- Source: List of museums and cultural institutions in Omaha, Nebraska
There are many cultural institutions and museums in Omaha, Nebraska. The city has a major museum, and several regionally important museums.
Museums
= Art
=The Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts, just south 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.
Bemis was co-founded by Ree Kaneko, wife of famed Japanese American artist Jun Kaneko. They live in Omaha, and opened a museum called The Kaneko in 2007.
Samuel Bak Museum: The Learning Center opened at the University of Nebraska at Omaha in February 2023. The museum holds over 500 paintings by Lithuanian American artist and Holocaust survivor Samuel Bak.
= 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.
= Botanic conservatory
=Lauritzen Gardens, Omaha's Botanical Center
= 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.
The Kiewit Luminarium, a science museum on Omaha's riverfront, is scheduled to open in April 2023.
= Cultural
=Sokol South Omaha Czechoslovak Museum
El Museo Latino celebrates the legacy, art and culture of Latin America, and is the first Latino art and history museum in Omaha.
The Great Plains Black History Museum, celebrating the legacy of African Americans in Omaha and throughout the Great Plains.
Henry and Dorothy Riekes Museum, located at the Staenberg Kooper Fellman Campus of the Jewish Federation of Omaha
= 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.
= Specialized and historical
=Bank of Florence Museum
Batchelder Family Scout Museum
Boys Town Hall of History
Florence Depot
Florence Mill
Freedom Park Navy Museum
The General Crook House Museum at Fort Omaha, exploring the role of the U.S. Army during the Indian Wars of the 1900s, is part of the Douglas County Historical Society.
Gerald R. Ford Birthsite and Gardens
Joslyn Castle
Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail Headquarters and Visitor Center
Mormon Trail Center at Historic Winter Quarters
Nebraska School for the Deaf Museum
Omaha Black Music Hall of Fame
Omaha Home for Boys Visitors Center History Museum
Trinity Cathedral Historical Society
= Zoological
=Fontenelle Forest
Henry Doorly Zoo
Lee G. Simmons Conservation Park and Wildlife Safari
Libraries
Omaha Public Library
University Libraries, University of Nebraska Omaha
Festivals and fairs
Maha Music Festival
Native Omaha Days
Omaha Blues, Jazz, & Gospel Festival
Red Sky Music Festival
Music, theater and performing arts
Astro Theater
CHI Health Center Omaha
Cog Factory
Creighton Orpheum Theater
Holland Performing Arts Center
Omaha Civic Auditorium
Omaha Community Playhouse
Sokol Underground
= Dance
=Omaha Academy of Ballet
The Rose
= Opera
=Opera Omaha
= Recording studios
=Saddle Creek Records
= Symphony
=Omaha Symphony Orchestra
= Theater
=Blue Barn Theatre
Magic Theatre
Shelterbelt Theatre
Not-for-profit and university galleries
John Beasley Theater
Loves Jazz and Arts Center
References
See also
Culture of Omaha, Nebraska
List of museums in Nebraska
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