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» Exhibitions « AMERICA TO ZANZIBAR: MUSLIM CULTURES NEAR AND FAR
Through Oct. 18 at Children’s Museum, 500 S. 20th St. Visitors can enjoy innovative hands-on experiences and discover fascinating objects, images, and information from over 50 countries. Children can explore ancient trade routes on a two-story Indian Ocean dhow (boat) or on a camel. They can thrill to the excitement of a global marketplace as they pretend to buy, sell, and trade fruit, fish, spice, ceramic, textiles, and rugs. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. (Wednesday-Sunday). Admission: $10 adults, $10 kids (2-15), $9 seniors (60+), free for members and kids under 2. 402.342.6165. –ocm.org
THE NITTY GRITTY ON A STREETCAR CITY
Through April 1 at General Crook House, 5730 N. 30th St. This exhibit is about Omaha’s streetcar system, which operated from 1868-1955, and includes artifacts from the cars, a streetcar seat, replica uniforms, and route maps. 402.455.9990. –douglascohistory.org
BUG SQUAD
Through April 11 at Omaha Children’s Museum, 500 S. 20th St. In this immersive world of insects, children will explore the science behind each bug’s unique abilities and traits while realizing their own superpowers. Families will encounter real bugs and huge animatronic bugs. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. (Wednesday-Sunday). Admission: $10 adults, $10 kids (2-15), $9 seniors (60+), free for members and kids under 2. 402.342.6165. –ocm.org
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OCTOBER 2020
DOTTIE SEYMOUR, GLENDA MUSILEK, LINDA HATFIELD
Oct. 1-25 at Artists’ Cooperative Gallery, 405 S. 11th St. Fans of the abstract won’t want to miss this show from three Omaha artists. Admission: free. 402.342.9617 –artistscoopomaha.com
THE JIM HENSON EXHIBITION: IMAGINATION UNLIMITED
Oct. 3-Jan. 10 at Durham Museum, 801 S. 10th St. This exhibit explores Jim Henson’s groundbreaking work for fi lm and television and his transformative impact on popular culture. Its reveals how Henson and his team of builders, performers and writers brought to life the enduringly popular worlds of “The Muppet Show,” “Sesame Street,” “Fraggle Rock,” “The Dark Crystal,” “Labyrinth” and much more. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Admission: $11 adults, $8 seniors (62+), $7 children (3-12), free for children 2 years and under and members. 402.444.5071 –durhammuseaum.org
