Great Plains Black History Museum, Omaha

Name: Great Plains Black History Museum
Address: 2213 Lake St, Omaha, 68110-2228, United States

#55 among attractions in Omaha

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Great Plains Black History Museum, Omaha

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The Great Plains Black History Museum was formerly located at 2213 Lake Street in the Near North Side neighborhood in North Omaha, Nebraska. It was housed in the Webster Telephone Exchange Building, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. A nationally renowned institution for more than 30 years, the museum includes more than 100,000 periodicals, manuscripts, photographs and research materials. The museum currently conducts programs and presents exhibits throughout Omaha, the State of Nebraska, regionally and nationally upon request. ()

Established: 1976 (48 years ago)Coordinates: 41°16'56"N, 95°56'42"W

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2213 Lake StEast OmahaOmaha 68110-2228 United States

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Great Plains Black History Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Jewell Building, TD Ameritrade Park Omaha, Film Streams, Malcolm X House Site.

~1060 ftSW
Dancing, Nightlife, Colonial revival architecture
Jewell Building, Omaha
6 min walk • The Jewell Building is a city landmark in North Omaha, Nebraska. Built in 1923, it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
1.2 miSE
Sport venue, Sport, Sport complex
TD Ameritrade Park Omaha, Omaha
32 min walk • Charles Schwab Field Omaha is a baseball park in Omaha, Nebraska. Opened in 2011, the stadium serves as a replacement for historic Johnny Rosenblatt Stadium. Charles Schwab Field has a seating capacity of 24,000, with the ability to expand to 35,000 spectators.
1.2 miSE
Nightlife, Cinema
Film Streams, Omaha
32 min walk • Film Streams is a nonprofit arts organization in Omaha, Nebraska that oversees two cinemas: the Ruth Sokolof Theater, in North Downtown Omaha, and the historic Dundee Theater, Omaha's longest surviving neighborhood cinema. It receives funding from corporate and individual donors, members, and the government.
1.1 miNW
Park, Historical place
Malcolm X House Site, Omaha
30 min walk • The Malcolm X House Site located at 3448 Pinkney Street in North Omaha, Nebraska, marks the place where Malcolm X first lived with his family.
1.2 miSE
Nightlife, Music and shows, Bars and clubs
Slowdown, Omaha
32 min walk • Slowdown is an entertainment venue located in the NoDo neighborhood of Omaha, Nebraska. A combination of a live music venue, shops, restaurants, and apartments, the venue was developed by Saddle Creek Records as a direct competitor to the Sokol Auditorium in Little Bohemia.
~1540 ftN
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Omaha
8 min walk • Sacred Heart Catholic Church is located at 2206 Binney Street in the Kountze Place neighborhood of North Omaha, Nebraska within the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Omaha.
0.9 miSW
Cemetery
Prospect Hill Cemetery, Omaha
23 min walk • The Prospect Hill Cemetery, located at 3202 Parker Street in the Prospect Hill neighborhood of North Omaha, Nebraska, United States, is believed to be the oldest pioneer cemetery in Omaha. It is between 31st and 33rd Streets and Parker and Grant Streets.
~610 ftW
Museum, Performing arts, Event space
Love's Jazz and Art Center, Omaha
3 min walk • Love's Jazz and Art Center is located at 2510 North 24th Street in the Near North Omaha neighborhood of Omaha, Nebraska. Founded and named to honor of Omaha jazz great Preston Love, Love's highlights the African American culture of North Omaha. In addition to sponsoring a variety of events, Love's has hosted events for Native Omaha Days.
~480 ftS
Church
St. John African Methodist Episcopal Church, Omaha
3 min walk • St. John African Methodist Episcopal Church was the first church for African Americans in Nebraska, organized in North Omaha in 1867. It is located at 2402 North 22nd Street in the Near North Side neighborhood. The building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
1 miS
Church
Holy Family Catholic Church, Omaha
25 min walk • Holy Family Church was built in 1883 at 1715 Izard Street, at the intersections of 18th and Izard Streets in North Omaha, Nebraska within the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Omaha. It is the oldest existing Catholic Church in Omaha, and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
~1180 ftS
Church
Zion Baptist Church, Omaha
6 min walk • Zion Baptist Church is located at 2215 Grant Street in the Near North Side neighborhood of Omaha, Nebraska. The congregation is among the oldest in Nebraska, and has been instrumental for responding to much of the racial tension in Omaha.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Great Plains Black History Museum?

Nearby attractions include St. John African Methodist Episcopal Church, Omaha (3 min walk), Love's Jazz and Art Center, Omaha (3 min walk), Zion Baptist Church, Omaha (6 min walk), Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Omaha (8 min walk).

How to get to Great Plains Black History Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Great Plains Black History Museum:

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24th & Cuming NW • Lines: 24 (26 min walk)
North Omaha Transit Center (33 min walk)