On May 27, the Durham Western Heritage Museum will open three temporary exhibits in the Velde Gallery of American History. Museum officials say all lend themselves to a great family outing.
UNMC, The Nebraska Medical Center and UNMC Physicians employees and their families, as well as students, will receive free admission to the museum exhibits with a valid student / employee ID.
The Time Travelers program provides free family admission for two adults and any dependant children under the age of 21. The museum, located at 801 S. 10th St., is open Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Wednesdays through Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Sundays from 1 to 5 p.m. The museum will be closed May 29 for Memorial Day.
The three temporary exhibits opening May 27 are as follows:
Engineer It! – May 27 through Sept. 3
ENGINEER IT! is an educational and entertaining traveling exhibition developed by the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) that presents science as an open-ended discovery process. Visitors of all ages explore the fun and creative sides of engineering by designing boats, buildings, bridges, windmills, and airplanes, and then testing their performance in water tanks, shake tables, and wind tunnels. In addition, visitors experiment with gears and pulleys, operate a cargo crane, and learn about careers in engineering through video presentations. In ENGINEER IT!, visitors engage in open-ended, multiple-outcome activities designed to present elements of the experimental process.
Tools of the Ancients – May 27 through Sept. 24
The miracles of modern engineers rely on technology and tools available. True innovation is rare. Ancient civilizations faced the same constraints, and could only rely on simple tools that forced their early engineers to find solutions. Their solutions were truly innovative and often far ahead of their time. In fact, when we compare modern tools with ancient tools, the principles of operation have not changed. What has changed is the sophistication of the tool itself. This exhibit displays the evolution of the tools we use today.
Midlands Engineering Marvels – May 27 through Sept. 17
This photographic exhibit presents a selection of remarkable projects designed and built by several prestigious Omaha-based engineering and architecture firms, both nationwide and abroad.
May 29 – Closed for Memorial Day
The museum will be closed May 29 for Memorial Day.
Staff guided tours begin June 1
Every Thursday, beginning June 1, visitors of the museum can join a member of the Durham Western Heritage Museum staff for a guided tour. Tours begin at 1 p.m. and topics will vary depending on tour guide.