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Joslyn Art Museum

A sight in Downtown, Omaha, free to visit and worth about 1.5 hours. Best time to go: Afternoon.

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Joslyn Art Museum in Downtown, Omaha
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Why go

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

It is one of 9 curated places we feature in Omaha, alongside 2 places to eat, 2 outdoor spots and 2 sights. 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
Downtown
Price
Free
Time needed
1.5 hr
Best time
Afternoon

Nearby

Our closest curated picks, including 4 beyond Omaha. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.

  1. 1
    Joslyn Art Museum

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

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

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

    Food · 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 · 0.5 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Gene Leahy Mall

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

    Outdoors · 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 · 0.8 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Joslyn Art Museum is a stop on our Kansas City to Omaha route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More sights to see in Omaha

2 more curated sights in Omaha. See the full Omaha guide.

When to go

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: Afternoon.

Modelled monthly averages for Omaha from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Omaha weather by month.

Getting there

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Address
2200 Dodge St, Omaha, NE 68102, USA
Coordinates
41.26081, -95.94528
Destination
Omaha, Nebraska

Joslyn Art Museum: quick answers

How much time do you need at Joslyn Art Museum?

Plan on about 1.5 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: Afternoon.

Is Joslyn Art Museum free?

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

Where is Joslyn Art Museum?

Joslyn Art Museum is at 2200 Dodge St, Omaha, NE 68102, USA, in Downtown. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Joslyn Art Museum?

Joslyn Art Museum appears on Kansas City to Omaha, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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