Had a family day recently at the Durham to check out the newest exhibit, Disney: Heroes & Villains,…read moreand we had the best time! We loved seeing Cinderella's dress up close, admiring all the incredible details of Maleficent, and taking part in the scavenger hunt (don't forget to grab it at the front desk!). Such a fun, interactive exhibit that's truly great for all ages. https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTDRNvYs7/

I was in town visiting and wanted to see how Omaha's Union Station compares to the one we have back…read morehome. It was built in 1931 in the Art Deco style and designed by LA architect Gilbert Stanley Underwood. The museum has lots of photographs and examples of materials used that would be a delight for all those interested in architecture. Downstairs was the train depot and where you can go inside and sit in the train cars. Most of the rooms appeared to be part of their permanent collection, but part of the downstairs area has rotating exhibits. The exhibit on display was "The Negro Motorist Green Book" which you may be familiar with if you watched the 2018 film "Green Book." I had a great time at the museum and would return, although check the calendar as I went when the NE SciFest going on and I prefer calmer museum visits. Still, definitely would recommend checking it out!

Dare I say, this may be the best art museum I've been to! I was not expecting much and had assumed…read morethis would be a quick in and out, but I was so wrong! This labor of love (literally a dedicated museum to her late husband, George) and clad in Georgia Pink marble, was an absolute showstopper! The museum is huge and driving in, I didn't think I would be here for HOURS. I cannot explain the grandeur of walking in, seeing the high windows, the marble - an architectural beauty. The front desk let us know where all the exhibits were but made a point to tell me about a kid's area downstairs. We figured we would stop by their first and assumed it was going to be a wood table with crayons - MAN, it was NOT. It was this bright lime green room with books, toys.... light cubes you could piece together, vases to draw on to replicate Classic Roman or Greco imagery, a stop-motion area, digital canva to draw on the wall or the floor! It was so interactive! My husband let me slink away to see the ret of the museum - the contemporary section was nice and had enough pieces that it didn't seem like as last throw away section. The rest of the exhibits were smaller, but still intentional - 20th century art, the romantism era, indigenous art, some still life, and a small area for pottery. This will always be on my must see for Omaha - oh, and its FREE!

From iconic works by artists like Kehinde Wiley, Georgia O'Keeffe, and Auguste Rodin to stunning…read morecontemporary pieces, every corner gives you something new to feel, discover, and reflect on. And the best part? It's completely FREE!  Whether you're looking for a solo reset, a cute date idea, quality time with friends, or a fun family outing, this is the perfect place to slow down, get inspired, and pour back into yourself. Let me also add - great location for weddings and recently did Slow Sundays (yoga) here! https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTDLEE28v/

This place has been knocking it out of the park with their exhibits. Having been to plenty of legal…read morelands in my day, I was worried it would just be a vanilla version. Happy to say it was not. Not only do they have amazing displays of realistic creations using tens of thousands of bricks, but the interactive activities were so original. Kids loved helping build a photo matching colors and speed building unicorns. Also really cool hearing and reading about how these creative pieces come together. Pair this with everything else this place offers...and the playground outside, there really is no better place for science and fun in Omaha!

1. Lots of interesting hands on experiences 2. To me it was…read moremore for kids entertainment 3. There is a small kids' indoor playground 4. I personally loved the arts and crafts center, (took me back to my childhood moments) 5. Plenty of parking but they do fill up quick 6. Outside playground for the kids is nearby, as well as the river front 7. Staff is nice

The Museum of Shadows was SPOOKY ASF! You can definitely feel the energy in that place, and when I…read moretell you I prayed the ENTIRE time, I mean it! There was absolutely NOTHING that could have convinced me to step foot into the area that requires holy water. I was extra cool on that! However, I did make sure to grab me some holy water before I left! I do wish they offered guided tours instead of having you explore on your own. I feel like having someone explain the history and stories behind everything would have made the experience even better and maybe a LITTLE less terrifying! Overall, it was definitely an interesting and unforgettable experience. If you're into paranormal activity and creepy experiences, this is absolutely a place worth visiting! As for me, I can officially say I've been there, done that, and survived!

I REALLY wanted to love this place, as I LOVE all things paranormal, but sadly I was quite…read moredisappointed with this place, purely because of the lack of care and attention to detail. But because of how badly really wanted to love this place, I'm going to leave a super long review with points I really think could benefit you guys if you're open to it, and really help make this place flourish! So Each room we went into was just a big empty room, with a million cluttered artifacts lining the perimeter of each room, complete with the same laminated piece of paper typed up on word, accompanying literally every single item. So if someone wanted to read every single piece of paper in here, I have no doubts it would take AT LEAST 34 hours... And it's unfortunate bc they really did have a ton of awesome items with super interesting stories attached, but everytime you walk a couple more feet around the perimeter, you're again overwhelmed with the sheer amount of clutter/things to read. So I'd really recommend to the staff to try and change the layout of this place. Ideally the rooms would be smaller, so that you aren't overwhelmed by a big empty room. Even just some kind of cheap room dividers that simulate a divided up room would work. And the 2nd biggest recommendation I have would be changing up how you present information. At the very least that means just changing the sizes of the captions you have next to items, like making some of the captions in much bigger frames, and maybe keeping some small ones, there just needs to be more of a variety to keep the scene in front of your more interesting. And maybe don't have soo many captions that were excessively long, like you could sum up the item in just a couple sentences, and then save the entire detailed story about the item just for guided tours or something. Lastly- WHY IN THE WORLD DO YOU NOT LET PEOPLE USE THEIR PHONES? Don't you understand every time someone would take a pic of something in your museum and then post it on social media, that's LITERALLY FREE ADVERTISING for you! Trust me, you're only hurting yourself by not letting ppl share pics of their visit here.

Chances are that the Squirrel Cage Jail is unlike anything you have seen before…read more.. There were only 18 revolving/rotary jailhouses ever built -- and only 3 of them still remain as museums. Additionally, this one in Council Bluffs, Iowa was the only 3-story structure of this type. Built in 1885, it functioned as a county jail until 1969. You will enjoy visiting this unique place!

Life as a prisoner is not for me. There's a friendly…read moreattendant at the entrance to guide you and give info annoy the jail. Very interesting especially for my hubby and his friend.

Amazing tour and a gorgeous home! The property is so fun to walk around and look at the landscaping.read more

Beautiful view from outside and surrounding the area. We cannot make it to your inside because we…read morearrive late from Missouri. But still very happy be able to view outside castle.

We had a half of a day to kill before our Omaha flight and wanted to see this museum. So glad we…read morewent, the exhibits are very well documented and span the range from missiles and bombs, to drones, bombers, tankers, fighters, helicopters, and lunar modules from WWII onward and even a prototype Artemis lander. Flight simulators, a theater continuously screening space and air related films, and lots of activities for the kids plus some outside exhibits and benches for enjoying the view round out the experience. The entrance to the museum is beautifully constructed with a SR-71 Blackbird hanging from the ceiling. Many of the exhibits were very unique aircraft including a Quail decoy for the B-52 bomber, one of only 2 XF-85 Goblin parasite fighter escorts ever built, an EC-235C Looking Glass lying command center, a B-58A (one of only 6 remaining) mid range bomber which was the first bomber to break Mach II, first to have stellar-inertial nav and first to have a stainless steel honeycomb structure, and the B-36J was really unique with 6 pusher engines plus turbojets - the largest bomber ever built, plus many more items.

This is a gem of a museum and worth the drive to Ashland. The rotating exhibits are a draw, such…read moreas the recent Star Wars fun, but the standing exhibits are worth the visit on their own. We've been here several times over the years and the museum never always looks well maintained and current. Love that Nebraska's astronaut is the current CEO of the museum!

This museum is free. The gift shop has shirts, magnets, toys, books, and some shirts. I learned a…read morelot about the history of the Union Pacific Railroad and the other earlier train systems in the west. The train models and replica are great. The train driving simulator was nice to try not to mention other interactive displays. This is a well curated museum and is definitely worth visiting.

This a beautiful museum. There's a lot of history to learn about with actual furniture that…read morebelonged to President Lincoln. This is a fun place for people of all ages, including children. There is also some very friendly staff to give you the history and info as you're walking through the three stories of this museum.

Lauritzen Gardens is one of my favorite places to take family when they come to visit. It's such a…read morebeautiful place to walk around, and this time of year is especially gorgeous. Everything is so green, and all the flowers are in full bloom. The lookout with the trains is always a favorite, and there's so much to explore that we ended up getting plenty of steps in. The staff is always friendly, and the gardens are so well maintained. I'm also excited to see how the ongoing construction turns out. Definitely worth a visit if you're in Omaha!

Lauritzen Gardens was a last minute addition to our Omaha trip and it really surprised me…read more First of all a friend had recommended this place to me and while it was on my list, we built an itinerary around the zoo and this wasn't really on my radar as something we'd plan to do. Come our last morning we were all packed up and after exploring a local park my parents suggested this and we thought why not, it was afterall on the way out of town. What I learned is that we should have actually planned this into our trip as it was a very close second to the zoo for our family. I have a lot I could say but I'll keep it as short as I can: 1. If you have young kids this botanical garden features hands down the absolute best playground for kiddos aged 1-8 that I've ever seen. There was stuff for my 16 month old and my 5 year old had an absolute blast. It felt safe, unique, and was beautiful. 2. There are incredible family restrooms here. Whoever designed this place had families in mind and all of the restrooms are equipped as gender neutral, with fully closing doors, individual sinks, and a toddler toilet and changing table. Really it makes it so any parent can take care of any child and parent with a toddler and a baby would have an easier time taking them to the restroom. I don't often write about restrooms in my Yelp reviews but one is noteworthy and honestly incredible. 3. The gardens are so beautiful and I loved the trolls. I wish I had more time here but we mostly just let the kids play and it was still worth the cost to us. Anyways I'm basically begging you to make this part of any Omaha trip - I can't wait to return.

RailsWest was absolutely wonderful. I just had my wedding here on May 17th and it was fabulous. Kat…read morehelped us with everything we needed. She made sure we had the tables and chairs we requested, plus closing the venue for the time block we needed. The day was almost magical, it was so wonderful. Several trains went by during our time there, so we got to hear the horn and feel the rumble as they passed. I am very pleased as a train enthusiast to have been able to have my wedding here. It was my first time marrying and I will always look back on that day with fondness. This was the best time of my life.

This Rock Island depot is only one of two remaining in the state of Iowa and is on the Natl. Reg…read more of Hist. Places. There are a number of rolling stock enclosed within a fence; my favorite is a CB & Q lounge car "Omaha" which contains a solarium. In the depot are a number of old fashioned displays of artifacts which belonged to the railroads serving the town. What I like most about these depot museums is the fact that I'll come across an item I have never seen before. In one room is an HO layout of Omaha/Council Bluffs. Outside are active rail lines of BNSF and Iowa Interstate.