The past comes alive during River City History Tours at The Durham Museum! River City History Tours are historically accurate, entertaining and share the fascinating history of Omaha. Explore the city’s vibrant past aboard comfortable transportation or up close on our walking tours and hear stories that highlight the unique history of various neighborhoods and locations in Omaha, ranging from the city’s infamous bootlegging past to the site of the Trans-Mississippi Exposition.

The Average Jobber on the Urban Harbor

It is impossible to talk about local history without including the many workers who have shaped it. From jobbers to meatpackers, and from brewers to railroad workers, get a glimpse at the impact of industry on our urban community and see Omaha from the perspective of the everyday laborer, before wrapping up at the Downtown Farmer's Market or heading back to the museum to enjoy our current exhibitions.