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!

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.

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

This is a really fun science museum that is guaranteed to entertain your family. We spent a few…read morehours here on a Thursday in Omaha and my six year old had a blast. Our 16 mo old had fun too, but there is a lot to do for kids between the ages of 5-12. We all had fun walking around learning with some of the exhibits, and the indoor playground upstairs was a big hit. Our toddler even took a little nap while we were there in the comfy chairs upstairs so that was a win for us! Overall it's a new building, filled with fun things to explore, and definitely worth the visit if you're in Omaha. I'd say that especially if you're visiting when it's hot or cold outside this place would be ideal as it's perfectly air conditioned indoors.

Dad and I visited the Historic General Dodge House as a bookend to our trip to the nearby Union…read morePacific Railroad Museum. The house was built in 1869 and stands near downtown Council Bluffs as a stunning (and refurbished) architectural marvel. This was the home of Grenville M. Dodge, a Union Army general, politician, and a major figure in the development of the railroads across the American West. He was also a trusted counsellor to Presidents (Grant and Lincoln) and even served a term in Congress. Whether you want to drive by, walk around, or lose a couple hours inside, this place is well worth the visit. Also, don't miss the August Beresheim House right next door.

What a way to spend an afternoon in early November! When we walked up to the Beresheim House next…read moredoor to get tickets, we were immediately greeted and welcomed. What a way to set the stage for a wonderful tour. There were helpful movies to view, gifts to buy, and two lovely houses to see. Free parking across the street made access easy. The Dodge House was completed in 1869. The Victorian Age had traveled across to America; new inventions, ideas, exploration and expansion, and technology were on the rise. This growth and the industrial revolution can be witnessed throughout these museums. There are tour guides and pamphlets to take you back to the time period. The tour guides are well-educated in this period of history and explain details so thoroughly! The trees were in full autumn glory and Christmas decorations were going up! The tour guides are so knowledgeable. And the tour is amazing! The history, rooms, and antiques in this house are very interesting. So much to see; you'll want to come back again!

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/

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.

This place is freaking awesome! We are visiting from Denver and I was so excited to visit. It…read moreabsolutely lived up to the hype! There were so many awesome artifacts and each item had its own notecard explaining the story. There were two of us and we used the black light flashlights and a spirit box, and it ran us $96. Price is a bit steep BUT the place was really cool and the staff is incredibly helpful and kind. The manager was giving us lots of stories on the building's history and some of the artifacts he actually helped retrieve! Such a special and fun experience, I can't recommend enough! Thank you, Museum of Shadows!

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.

This site is closed. Gates are shut on both roads leading to the parking lot and building…read more Sadly, the building is in disrepair. Looks like no one has maintained it for quite some time. Some markers on the walking path near the building have been damaged. Meanwhile, there are some interpretive walls with depictions of the Lewis & Clark Corps of Discovery which still look good.

The Durham Museum in Omaha is much better than this museum, but I think all railroad enthusiasts…read morewill really enjoy seeing the trains they have on display. The trains are outside and there is a very small indoor section with lot's to read. I have never spent much time in there since I'm always with my family. Nothing really interactive.

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!

A must visit spot while in Omaha! We got hit with beautiful 70 degree weather and took advantage of…read moreit by coming here. We got our steps in while admiring the greenery and well thought out flowers. My toddler enjoyed Sophia's garden playground the most. While I enjoyed the super massive greenhouse. There were so many photo opportunities. They don't allow outside food or drinks which is a bummer for those traveling with kids! However, there are two cafes that offered food for purchase. It looks like they offer events during the holidays. Looks especially fun during Christmas time, we'll definitely be back!