The museum, located in Omaha’s historic Union Station, offers a variety of enriching student programs and field trips designed to inspire learning through history, culture and community engagement. The museum provides both in-person and virtual experiences, ensuring accessibility for students and teachers locally and beyond.
For field trips, students can delve into exhibits covering Omaha’s development, Native American heritage, and the legacy of the Transcontinental Railroad. Our special workshops engage participants through hands-on activities such as curating artifacts, recreating 19th-century games, or experiencing an authentic one-room school setting. Programs like “Omaha’s World Fair” are designed to connect local history to global events, broadening students’ historical understanding and enriching their educational experience.
The museum’s award-winning virtual field trips allow students from around the world to interact with exhibits in real time. These sessions include themes like transportation history and the 1898 Trans-Mississippi Exposition, fostering discussion around historical and cultural impacts. Each program aligns with educational standards, making it an excellent resource for teachers.
In addition to regular field trips, the museum offers summer and winter camps, group tours, and traveling history programs that bring museum content directly into schools. Educators also benefit from resources like teacher nights and downloadable lesson plans to supplement classroom instruction.
The Durham Museum integrates history with other disciplines such as geography, sociology, and art, making it a versatile learning destination. With an emphasis on storytelling, students are encouraged to connect the past with their present-day experiences, cultivating a deeper appreciation for their community and heritage.
