The Old Market Directory
Attractions BEMIS CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY ARTS 724 S. 12th St. | bemiscenter.org Founded in 1981, by artists for artists, Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts supports today’s artists through an international residency program, temporary exhibitions and commissions, and innovative public programs.
BLUEBARN THEATRE 1106 S. 10th St. | bluebarn.org ½ Mile from The Old Market Established as Omaha’s premier professional theatre, producing over 100 plays throughout its history since 1989. BLUEBARN is dedicated to theatre’s most important tradition: to provoke thought, emotion, action, and change.
BOB THE BRIDGE 705 Riverfront Dr. | visitomaha.com 1 Mile from The Old Market This 3,000-foot-long walkway stretches across the Missouri River, giving pedestrians a spectacular view of Omaha’s skyline and an almost airborne experience. Connected to more than 150 miles of nature trails —visitors love to bike and walk on Bob.
CHI HEALTH CENTER OMAHA 455 N. 10th St. | chihealthcenteromaha.com ½ Mile from The Old Market Between its stunning architecture and riverfront location, the CHI Health Center Omaha convention center and arena is not only a fixture in the city’s skyline—it’s a favorite destination for concerts, consumer shows and exhibits.
DURHAM MUSEUM 801 S. 10th St. | durhammuseum.org Omaha’s former Union Station is now the region’s premier hands-on history museum! Climb aboard passenger trains from the 1940s and 50s and enjoy vibrant exhibits and beautiful art deco architecture at this National Historic Landmark.
FIRST NATIONAL SCULPTURE PARKS 1601 Dodge St. | firstnational.com ½ Mile from The Old Market First National transformed five downtown city blocks into a green urban sculpture park. The sculptures depict Omaha’s rich pioneer history and are one of the largest installations of bronze and stainless steel in the world.
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