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The history of Omaha is unveiled in the Art Deco beauty of this 1930s train station. The Durham Western Heritage Museum features a number of exhibits, like the Byron Reed Coin collection, as well as hands-on exhibits. Features include sitting in actual Pullman train cars and walking through the Trans-Mississippi Gallery, which features a replica of the 1898 Exposition "Arch of the States" entry gate. Because the museum is housed in galleries throughout the Omaha Union Station, visitors also see the elaborate architectural beauty, which includes the bronze and copper accents that still decorate the now defunct train station.
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Whether it's Cinco de Mayo or National Hispanic Heritage Month, this museum's curator, Magelana García, is committed to exposing Latin culture to the Midwest. El Museo Latino has been in operation a number of years and showcases the works of local, regional, and international artists. There are a variety of educational programs scheduled, such as lectures, workshops, and bilingual tours. The museum also hosts a number of Latin cultural events, including an annual Almuerzo (breakfast) in May and dance performances by its Ballet Folklorico Mexicano troupe.
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This fine art museum displays American Western art that dates primarily from the 19th to 20th centuries. The building's decor is Italian in design, and both European and American artists are featured in the collection. Works by Degas, Monet, El Greco, and Pollack are on display. The museum averages a dozen special exhibits per year, and on the first Sunday of the month hosts "Bagels and Bach." The museum also schedules a number of educational programs and special exhibits.
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Experience learning and fun, wrapped up in one! Enjoy hands-on exhibits in the sciences, arts and humanities. Changing exhibitions and daily programming offer something new each time you visit. Visitors reveal the mystery of science, get to be creative and even learn facts about gorgeous Omaha!
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Two hangers house the metal strength, like that of a Boeing B-52B Heavy Bomber, which empowered the military's Strategic Air Command. This museum honors the men and women who have flown to protect the United States. Visitors are not allowed inside the decommissioned planes, but their mere presence and size are overwhelming. The SAC Museum also features various displayed artifacts and an interactive gallery. A bonus includes seeing the Apollo 9 Command Space Module and the Vela Satellite, both of which sit inside the hangers.
If you're a history buff, art aficionado, archaeology fiend, or dabbler in the sciences, our museum picks are perfect for a rainy day or afternoon excursion! Our selections center around notable collections of historical and cultural items. Many have excellent rotating displays in addition to exceptional permanent collections.
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