North Omaha History Museums

North Omaha has several history museums where people can learn about the distinct past of the community, the people within it, and events that happened to define our history. There are also several organizations committed to preserving the history of North Omaha included here.

This is a list of those places and organizations, including the essential details needed to visit and learn more. Please contact me with updates, additions and corrections.

North Omaha has several history museums.

Great Plains Black History Museum

For more than 40 years, the museum has been dedicated to preserving, celebrating and educating all people of the contributions and achievements of African Americans throughout the great plains of America

Website: Great Plains Black History Museum official website
Cost: Free
Hours: Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 1-5pm
Address: 2221 North 24th Street, North Omaha, Nebraska 68110

General Crook House Museum

The 1879 home of the leader of many Indian War campaigns, this pioneer military installation features period decor, and is the home of Douglas County Historical Society and their archives. It also features seasonal displays covering a variety of local history.

Website: General Crook House Museum official webpage
Cost: From January to October, adults are $7 and children are $4.50. From November to January, adults are $8 and children are $5
Hours: By appointment
Address: 5730 North 30th Street Building #11b, North Omaha, Nebraska 68111

Florence Depot Museum

The Florence Depot operated from 1888 to 1969 and is packed with railroad-focused displays today. There is also an 1890 caboose that is accessible with more railroad detail inside.

Website: Historic Florence Bank and Depot Museums info
Cost: $1 donation
Hours: From June 1 to August 1, its open on Friday and Saturday from 1-5pm, and on Sunday from 11am-3pm. Other times are available by appointment.
Address: 29th and Dick Collins Road, North Omaha, Nebraska 68106

Bank of Florence Museum

This is a restored 1856 bank with the original vault and a replica of the manager’s quarters.

Website: Historic Florence Bank and Depot Museums info
Cost: $1 donation
Hours: From June 1 to August 1, its open on Friday and Saturday from 1-5pm, and on Sunday from 11am-3pm. Other times are available by appointment.
Address: 8502 North 30th Street, North Omaha, Nebraska 68106

Freedom Park

Union for Contemporary Art

St. Cecilia Cathedral Cultural Center & Gallery

An outdoor park, this site features the USS Marlin submarine and the USS Hazard minesweeper, as well as rocket launchers, a jet fighter and other aircraft.

Website: City of Omaha Freedom Park official website
Cost: Free
Hours: Closed
Address: 2497 Freedom Park Road, North Omaha, Nebraska 68110

The Union for Contemporary Art is a community arts center creating positive social change in North Omaha. The Union’s commitment to addressing civic issues faced by residents and elevating artistic voices of the African Diaspora contribute to the revitalization and unification of Omaha’s cultural identity. Home to the “Undesign the Redline” history display for years, it is committed to honoring community history in many ways.

Website: Union for Contemporary Art official website
Cost: Free
Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 1-8pm; Friday and Saturday, 10am-5pm; Sunday Closed
Address: 22423 North 24th Street, North Omaha, Nebraska 68110

Cathedral Arts Project (CAP) was founded in 1985 to promote and celebrate the performing and visual arts in Omaha’s historic St. Cecilia Cathedral. The Cathedral Cultural Center has become a destination for tourists as well as the local population. The Sheehan Museum, O’Donnell Lecture Hall, Gift Shop and Sunderland Gallery – all admission free – offer a variety of programs, including six art exhibitions annually. The CAP houses a history museum, art gallery and gift shop.

Website: Cathedral Arts Project official website
Cost: Free
Hours: Tuesday through Friday, 11-4pm; Third Sunday of each month, 10:30-4pm.
Address: 701 North 40th Street, North Omaha, Nebraska

Other Places Honoring History in North Omaha

There are several other places and spaces honoring history in North Omaha. They include:

Mildred D. Brown Memorial Study Center, 2221 N. 24th St.
Moriah Heritage Center at Mt. Moriah Baptist Church, 2602 N. 24th St.
Florence History Garden, 8515 N. 30th St.
Fort Omaha, 5730 N. 30th St.

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