AARP Discount on Daily Admission to Omaha's Durham Museum for 50th Anniversary Aksarben Collection, October 11-26, 2025

Join AARP Nebraska for the 50th Anniversary Aksarben Collection at The Durham Museum in Omaha, Nebraska, as they celebrate 50 years of education and entertainment in the state. In honor of this milestone, the museum is inviting the community to explore one of its largest and most significant object collections—featuring stories that span 130 years of Nebraska’s history.

Aksarben remains a popular topic in the public eye, especially the historic coronation gowns—which will be prominently featured in the exhibit. This collection offers a fascinating glimpse into the state’s major industries, philanthropic leadership, evolving fashion and textiles, and economic development. It’s a powerful tribute to Nebraska’s legacy and the people who helped shape it.

From October 11-26, 2025, AARP members and their guests can get a discount on daily admission to the museum to view the exhibit. To receive the discount, mention code "Aksarben 2025" when purchasing a daily admission ticket at the admission desk. The discount provides a $2 daily admission discount for seniors (age 62+), regularly priced at $12; and a $1 daily admission discount for adults, regularly priced at $15.

About the Exhibition
"Woven with History: Timeless Textiles from the Aksarben Collection"
The Durham Museum has developed an exhibition that will showcase some of the extraordinary gowns and accessories that were part of Aksarben’s historic coronation ceremonies. The coronation infused local and international couture into a one-of-a-kind tradition that has been collected and preserved at The Durham Museum. The exhibition will trace Aksarben fashions through several eras of the coronation ball and share information about the people, designers, social history, and impact of Aksarben-related philanthropic activities associated with each of the nearly 20 dresses and other objects on display. The exhibition, "Woven with History: Timeless Textiles from the Aksarben Collection" will debut approximately one week before the 2025 Aksarben Ball and will continue through one of the busiest seasons at the museum.

Museum Location and Hours
The Durham Museum, located at 801 South 10th Street in Omaha, Nebraska, is typically open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sunday from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. The museum is closed on Mondays and may occasionally close for private events.

For more information, visit durhammuseum.org.