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Joslyn Art Museum

A sight in Midtown Omaha, free to visit and worth about 2 hours. Best time to go: Late morning.

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Why go

Nebraska's main art museum, a 1931 pink-marble Art Deco building with the Snohetta-designed Hawks Pavilion added in 2024.

It is one of 6 curated places we feature in Midtown Omaha, alongside 2 places to eat, 1 activity and 1 place for a drink. 3 more of our picks sit within about half a mile in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Joslyn Art Museum and Block 16.

Type
Sight · Culture
Neighborhood
Midtown
Price
Free
Time needed
2 hr
Best time
Late morning

Nearby

Our closest curated picks, including 6 beyond Midtown Omaha. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.

  1. 1
    Joslyn Art Museum

    Free art museum in an Art Deco building with a recent glass-pavilion expansion.

    Sight · Omaha · 0.1 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Block 16

    Downtown counter-service spot with creative burgers and daily specials.

    Food · Omaha · 0.5 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Hotel Deco

    Boutique hotel in a 1930 Art Deco tower on Harney Street, a short walk to the Old Market and the RiverFront.

    Stay · Downtown Omaha & the Old Market · 0.6 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Gene Leahy Mall

    Rebuilt downtown park on the RiverFront, with a slide hill and lagoon.

    Outdoors · Omaha · 0.8 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    Gene Leahy Mall

    Rebuilt downtown park running from the Old Market to the river, part of The RiverFront, with lit paths and lawns.

    Sight · Downtown Omaha & the Old Market · 0.8 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    M's Pub

    Old Market bistro open since 1973, rebuilt after a 2016 fire, known for lavosh, salads and steaks.

    Food · Downtown Omaha & the Old Market · 0.9 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Joslyn Art Museum is a stop on our Omaha New Year's Eve route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More to do in Midtown Omaha

Joslyn Art Museum is our only sight pick in Midtown Omaha; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Midtown Omaha guide.

When to go: weather by month, based on Omaha

Our climate figures for Midtown Omaha come from nearby Omaha. Average daily highs in Omaha run from 31°F in January to 88°F in July; May is usually the wettest month. For Joslyn Art Museum itself, we suggest: Late morning.

Modelled monthly averages for Omaha from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Omaha weather by month (covers Midtown Omaha).

Getting there

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Coordinates
41.26030, -95.94600
Destination
Midtown Omaha, Nebraska
Website
joslyn.org

Joslyn Art Museum: quick answers

How much time do you need at Joslyn Art Museum?

Plan on about 2 hours at Joslyn Art Museum. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Joslyn Art Museum?

Our pick: Late morning. Insider tip: General admission is free; check holiday hours for Jan 1.

Is Joslyn Art Museum free?

Yes, we list Joslyn Art Museum as free to visit. Check the official website before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Which TripsCircle routes include Joslyn Art Museum?

Joslyn Art Museum appears on Omaha New Year's Eve, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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