3 Interesting Art Museums in Omaha

Nov 18, 2019

Spending the day at local art museums is not only entertaining, but it’s also educational, too. Learn about the different styles and techniques while enjoying the beauty and creativity of talented artisans.

Joslyn Art Museum

From the outside, the imposing pink marble museum is just a sample of the beautiful objects you’ll find inside. Built in 1931, the Joslyn Art Museum earned the distinction of being one of the finest architectural buildings in the U.S. With more than 11,000 pieces depicting examples of contemporary art, photography, American and European artwork, and Baroque and Renaissance masterpieces.

The Durham Museum

Once you step inside The Durham Museum situated inside Omaha’s Union Station, you’ll enter into a fascinating environment that walks you through different times in Omaha’s history. See examples of architecture through time, the beauty of Union Station’s art deco architecture along with life-like sculptures through the many permanent exhibits and collections.

Bemis Center for Contemporary Art

Located in the Old Market District of downtown Omaha, the Bemis Center for Contemporary Art was founded in 1981. The center features exhibitions by local artists as well as national and international artists in a wide variety of styles and media that include painting, photography, textiles, photography, drawing, and much more. The center maintains artists in residence and is open to the public.

A day at the museum is a cultural journey that serves to enrich the mind by exploring the many roads that lead to artistic creativity.

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