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!

The Durham Museum is in the old Union Station. I'm glad they were able to preserve the building…read morebecause it really is spectacular. There are many permanent displays about Omaha history, and there are train cars you can walk through; enthusiastic docents are often there to answer any questions. There are temporary exhibits here as well, and in the summers they will have something cool that the whole family will enjoy. There are lots of programs here, many of them free with admission or membership. I do recommend getting a membership if you think you might want to come at least a couple times in a year. And you probably will want to! There is a soda fountain/snack bar area. The ice cream is great! The food is okay. It's a museum and not a lunch destination. The museum is located right next to Omaha's Old Market.

This was a great little museum with many interesting historical items from the entire area. The…read morecurator, Trisha, was fabulous!!! She was so thoughtful and helpful. Made you feel right at home. A real local treasure and great person.

Had my wedding here and it was the perfect setting for a midwest/retro wedding. They were very kind…read morehere and allowed me to be there the day before to decorate for a very nominal fee.

So I came here on a day they were closed. The hours are very short and it makes it hard for people…read moreto visit this museum. I am a lover trains and train history. I do enjoy the location because it is a very short drive from the center of town. It's also perched on a hill and the outside of the building looks very cute. I hope the hours are a little better when I come to Iowa next because I would love to see the inside. The outside was incredible and made me smile! The three stars is because of the hours being so short and during the middle of the week. I wish I could have seen the inside of this place on a Saturday. Next time I will try to visit during your business hours!

From the owner: The Restored Burlington Northern Depot and WWII Memorial Museum, built in 1903 and restored in…read more2003, is now a beautiful restored railroad depot and memorial military museum. Exhibits, library, theatre for viewing railroad and military related videos, all adjacent to the BNSF mainline between Chicago and Denver. Facilities for receptions, seminars, meeting of all kinds, and catering services, including an on-site kitchen. Usual OPEN hours: 10 am to 12 noon, Monday thru Friday, March thru December. OPEN by appointment anytime. t 712.621.9099 museum@depothill.net

Apparently a relatively recent rebuild as of this writing, this art museum inhabits a majestic…read morespace. The roads leading to the parking include some counterintuitive one ways and you can (and I did) end up in a dead end, but it's generally not busy enough to prevent you from figuring it out. Entrance is free, with one exhibition being a separate paid ticket. I appreciated a substantial portion of the collection devoted to the Native American peoples of the region and the early expansion of the United States. Having said that, it was also a global collection. I gave myself an hour to view it and had to rush just to get a brief run of the place. Some of the modern art didn't really come off for me, but overall it was a thought-provoking collection. There was also a substantial educational component, with rooms being devoted to what looked like early childhood education and more of a summer camp for older children. The site was well known to everyone I talked to in the city, and clearly a significant local institution, but one worth visiting regardless of where you are from.

The Joslyn Art Museum as always hits it out of the park. Free admission to the main exhibits…read morealways. They also do free admission to the ticketed rotating section monthly (see their website for days/times). I especially love one of the traveling exhibits that is all sewn paper and resembles the ocean. I can't stop coming back to sit with the art! Super baby friendly if anyone needs a great some to stay cool/warm depending on the season while walking around to get your little one to nap . Art for you nap for them it's a win win! Their gift shop is also a really great spot to get a gift! Lots of free parking available. Most of it isnt shaded so pack your windshield shade if it's a hot day!

This is a treasure! Eclectic spot with very helpful guides and unique collections including First…read moreNation Ioway Indians. Gift shop has many wonderful items. Stanton is very small but has many spots worth a visit. Fika coffee Hus and Cast Iron Skillet are fabulous as well within walking distance.

me and my family have come here every time we visit Nebraska City, it is very family friendly and…read moreencourages the curiosity of our Pioneer friends Lewis and Clark's amazing journey. So many cool things to experience here, highly recommend visiting!

Surprised in how modern the exhibits are and interactive! It is 2 stories and a basement as well as…read moretrails with great views. You can tell a-lot of effort went into preserving & creating the environment if engaged learning. Definitely worth a stop and lots for kids to do. Like all National park sites do t forget to get your Passport stamp and do the Junior Tanger program! There is an entry fee

This is an incredible museum! It highlights all the great history of Red Oak and all of Iowa. It…read moreencompasses so much of their history. They have several areas to see in this small museum. My favorite was the giant Christmas village they had set up in the middle of the museum. I highly recommend this museum to anyone passing through town. It's a free museum and honestly worth a quick stop. The only downside is the gift shop only accepts cash. It is very hard to be interested in a piece that's over $100 and they only take cash. I will be back if I'm ever in Red Oak again!

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!