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An art center, science center, and a mock grocery store.
The Omaha Children's Museum is a nonprofit children's museum located at 500 South 20th Street in Downtown Omaha, Nebraska, United States. The museum has ten permanent exhibits and also includes many temporary exhibits called, "special exhibits." The museum was founded in 1977, originally located inside the Omaha/Douglas Civic Center. The museum later moved to many different locations until it moved to its current location in 1989.
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Built in 1927, this 2600-seat theater hosts Broadway plays, stand up comics, and musical performances. Parking is available to the south, across the road.
Has works by El Greco, Degas, Monet and Renoir and an extensive ancient Greek pottery display. The Joslyn also has a glass sclupture by Dale Chihuly hanging in the atrium.
A nationally recognized artist-in-residence program and art gallery that consists of three galleries in a warehouse-style studio. Tours are available by reservation and parking is free.
A sleek, modern concert hall and home of the Omaha Symphony. Hosts events as well. Parking is available on the north side of Dodge St.
A place for those who are a fan of the spooky, paranormal, or just plain creepy. Contains a collection of haunted artifacts from around the world. As a result, the building itself is now considered haunted. While there is no age limit, the owners state their museum deals with dark and mature themes and is not recommended for young children.
Urban park and greenspace stretching from 13th Street to the Missouri River, between Douglas and Farnam Streets. Completed in 2023, it replaced the Gene Leahy Mall and Heartland of America Park. Includes a concert/ performing arts stage, roller skate rink, and an observation deck with views of Iowa and the Missouri River. The park hosts concerts and plays in the warmer months and allows pedestrians easy access to the Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge and Lewis and Clark Landing to the north.