Great Plains Black History Museum and its collection

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The Great Plains Black History Museum is situated on the first floor of the historic Jewell Building in North Omaha, Nebraska. This location is significant as it is a part of the rich history of the area. The museum was previously located at 2213 Lake Street in the Near North Side neighborhood in North Omaha, housed in the Webster Telephone Exchange Building, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Collection and Programs of the Great Plains Black History Museum

The Great Plains Black History Museum boasts a collection of more than 100,000 periodicals, manuscripts, photographs, and research materials. These resources provide a comprehensive view of the black experience on the Great Plains, making it the largest museum devoted to this subject. The museum conducts programs and presents exhibits throughout Omaha, the State of Nebraska, regionally and nationally upon request.

Exhibitions and Public Programs at the Great Plains Black History Museum

The Great Plains Black History Museum hosts multiple exhibitions each year, along with public programs. These exhibitions and programs are designed to educate and engage visitors about the African-American experience in the Midwest. The museum's collection includes paintings, rare books, photographs, and films that chronicle the transformation of African Americans into urban workers, the development of churches and other community institutions, and music, literature, and other cultures.

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Great Plains Black History Museum
1228 S 13th St
NE 68110 Omaha
Nebraska

Visitor information Great Plains Black History Museum

Opening hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday
13:00 – 17:00
Thursday
13:00 – 17:00
Friday
13:00 – 17:00
Saturday
13:00 – 17:00
Sunday Closed

Admission

0+Free

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1228 S 13th St, Omaha

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