There are many cultural institutions and museums in Omaha, Nebraska. The city has a major museum, and several regionally important museums.Museums in Omaha, Nebraska . Nebraska Museums Association. Retrieved 10/8/11., Nebraska State Historical Society. Retrieved 10/8/11.
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.(2006) Insight Omaha: The Art of it All . Hemispheres Magazine. Retrieved 6/7/07. 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.(nd) History . The Rows at SoMa website. Retrieved 6/7/07. 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.(nd) Smithsonian Affiliations. Smithsonian Institution. Retrieved 6/7/07.
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.(nd) History . Durham Western Heritage Museum. Retrieved 6/7/07.
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.(nd) General Crook House Museum . Douglas County Historical Society. Retrieved 6/9/07. 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