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 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.
- Bemis was founded by Ree Kaneko, wife of famed Japanese American artist Jun Kaneko. They live in Omaha, and opened a museum called Kaneko in 2007.
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.
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 U.S. Midwest
- Henry and Dorothy Riekes Museum, located at the Omaha Jewish Community Center
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
- 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 Archives, University Library, 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
- CenturyLink 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
