Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts, Omaha

Name: Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts
Address: 724 S 12th St, Omaha, 68102, United States
Telephone: +1 402-341-7130

#38 among attractions in Omaha

Museum, Art gallery, Shopping, Art museum

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Facts and practical information

Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts is located in the Old Market Historic District of downtown Omaha, Nebraska, at the corner of 12th Street and Leavenworth Street. In addition to an international artist-in-residence program, Bemis Center hosts temporary exhibitions and commissions and public programs which are free and open to the public. ()

Coordinates: 41°15'9"N, 95°55'57"W

Address

724 S 12th StOld MarketOmaha 68102 United States

Contact

+1 402-341-7130

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Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts open?

Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday closed
Wednesday 11 am - 5 pm
Thursday 11 am - 9 pm
Friday 11 am - 5 pm
Saturday 11 am - 5 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts?

Nearby attractions include Omaha Bolt, Omaha (3 min walk), Blue Barn Theatre, Omaha (4 min walk), Omaha Rail and Commerce Historic District, Omaha (4 min walk), Durham Museum, Omaha (7 min walk).

How to get to Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts by public transport?

The nearest stations to Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts:

Bus

Omaha Bus Station (8 min walk)
14th & Douglas • Lines: 95 (12 min walk)

Train

Omaha (8 min walk)