Omaha’s art scene is lively, welcoming, and easy to explore. You can browse brick-lined Old Market galleries, catch boundary-pushing exhibitions at contemporary spaces, and even step into working studios to watch glass, metal, and clay come to life. With cornerstone spots like Bemis and creative hubs such as Hot Shops alongside a strong museum lineup, you can plan a casual afternoon of art without breaking a sweat or the budget.
Art Museums
Joslyn Art Museum
Website: https://joslyn.org
Address: 2200 Dodge St, Omaha, NE 68102
Phone: (402) 342‑3300
Hours: Tue–Sun 10:00 am–4:00 pm; Wed & Thu extended until 8:00 pm; closed Mon and major holidays.
A flagship Omaha institution, free to all, with sweeping collections across five millennia and soaring gallery spaces.
El Museo Latino
Website: https://www.elmuseolatino.org
Address: 4701 S 25th St, Omaha, NE 68107
Phone: (402) 731‑1137
Hours: Wed–Fri 11:00 am–5:00 pm; Sat 11:00 am–2:00 pm; closed Sun–Tue.
The Midwest’s first Latino heritage museum, blending art, history, and culture in a striking Romanesque‑Revival building.
Art Galleries
Anderson O’Brien Fine Art
Website: https://aobfineart.com
Address: 3220 Farnam St Suite 2101, Omaha, NE 68131
Phone: (402) 884-0911
Hours: Mon–Tue by appointment; Wed–Sat 10:00 am–5:30 pm; Sun closed.
One of Omaha’s premier fine art galleries, representing regional and national artists with rotating exhibits of contemporary paintings, sculpture, and photography.
Apollon
Website: https://apollonomaha.com/
Address: 1801 Vinton St, Omaha, NE 68108
Phone: (402) 884-0135
Hours: Event-based; check schedule.
A collaborative arts venue in historic Vinton Street known for themed dinners, performances, and creative showcases.
Artists’ Cooperative Gallery
Website: https://artistscoopomaha.com/
Address: 405 S 11th St, Omaha, NE 68102
Phone: (402) 342-9617
Hours: Tue–Thu 11:00 am–5:00 pm; Fri–Sat 11:00 am–9:00 pm; Sun 11:00 am–5:00 pm; Mon closed.
A long-standing cooperative featuring local Nebraska and Iowa artists across painting, glass, pottery, and jewelry.
Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts
Website: https://www.bemiscenter.org
Address: 724 S 12th St, Omaha, NE 68102
Phone: (402) 341-7130
Hours: Wed 11:00 am–5:00 pm; Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm; Fri–Sun 11:00 am–5:00 pm; Mon–Tue closed.
Nationally recognized for artist residencies and bold exhibitions, Bemis is a hub for contemporary art lovers.
College of St. Mary Hillmer Art Gallery
Website: https://www.csm.edu/academics/hillmer-art-gallery
Address: Madonna Residence Hall, 7000 Mercy Rd, Omaha, NE 68106
Phone: (402) 399-2400
Hours: Vary by exhibition and academic calendar.
A campus gallery that hosts regional and national exhibits, supporting student and community engagement with the arts.
Creighton University Lied Art Gallery
Website: https://www.creighton.edu/arts-sciences/fineandperformingarts/liedartgallery
Address: 2500 California Plz #101, Omaha, NE 68178
Phone: (402) 280-2509
Hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 am–8:00 pm; Sat–Sun 10:00 am–4:00 pm.
Showcases student, faculty, and traveling exhibitions in a professional gallery setting on Creighton’s campus.
Darger HQ
Website: https://dargerhq.tumblr.com/
Address: 1804 Vinton St, Omaha, NE 68108
Phone: (402) 209-5554
Hours: Permanently closed.
Once an alternative art space known for experimental shows, Darger HQ played a big role in the Vinton Street arts district.
Gallery 1516
Website: https://www.gallery1516.org
Address: 1516 Leavenworth St, Omaha, NE 68102
Phone: (531) 375-6643
Hours: Tue–Sun 11:00 am–5:00 pm; Mon closed.
Dedicated to celebrating Nebraska and regional artists with thoughtfully curated exhibitions and cultural events.
Garden of the Zodiac Gallery
Website: https://gardenofthezodiac.com
Address: 1052 Howard St, Omaha, NE 68102
Phone: (402) 953-4707
Hours: Tue–Sat 12:00 pm–8:00 pm; Sun 12:00 pm–6:00 pm; Mon closed.
A tucked-away Old Market gallery featuring rotating art shows alongside a peaceful sculpture garden.
Hot Shops Art Center
Website: https://hotshopsartcenter.org/visit/
Address: 1301 Nicholas St, Omaha, NE 68102
Phone: (402) 342-6452
Hours: Mon–Fri 10:00 am–6:00 pm; Sat–Sun 11:00 am–5:00 pm.
A living art center where visitors can explore working studios in glassblowing, metal, ceramics, and more.
JCC Art Gallery
Website: https://www.jccomaha.org/art-gallery/
Address: 333 S 132nd St, Omaha, NE 68154
Phone: (402) 334-8200
Hours: Mon–Thu 5:00 am–9:00 pm; Fri 5:00 am–7:00 pm; Sat–Sun 7:30 am–7:00 pm.
Located inside the Jewish Community Center, this gallery rotates exhibits highlighting diverse artists and themes.
KANEKO
Website: https://thekaneko.org
Address: 1111 Jones St, Omaha, NE 68102
Phone: (402) 341-3800
Hours: Thu–Sat 1:00 pm–7:00 pm; Sun 1:00 pm–6:00 pm.
A creative space founded by Jun Kaneko, blending art, design, science, and ideas in unique exhibitions and programs.
Main Street Studios and Art Gallery
Website: https://www.mainstreetstudios2610.com
Address: 2610 N Main St, Elkhorn, NE 68022
Phone: (402) 452-3088
Hours: Mon–Thu 10:00 am–6:00 pm; Fri–Sat 10:00 am–7:00 pm; Sun closed.
An artist-run space in Elkhorn featuring studio work, exhibitions, and community art events.
Maple Street Construct
Website: https://www.maplestconstruct.com
Address: 5912 Maple St, Omaha, NE 68104
Phone: (402) 403-9288
Hours: By appointment; open during exhibitions.
An experimental space focused on design, art, and architecture with pop-up shows and special projects.
Modern Arts Midtown
Website: https://www.modernartsmidtown.com
Address: 3615 Dodge St, Omaha, NE 68131
Phone: (402) 502-8737
Hours: Tue–Sat 11:00 am–6:00 pm; Sun–Mon closed.
One of Omaha’s most established galleries for contemporary and modern art, representing regional and national talent.
Omaha Public Library Michael Phipps Gallery
Website: https://omahalibrary.org/michael-phipps-gallery/
Address: 215 S 15th St, Omaha, NE 68102
Phone: (402) 444-4800
Hours: Gallery program concluded in 2022.
A former downtown library gallery space that hosted years of local exhibitions and community art programs.
Passageway Gallery
Website: https://www.passagewaygallery.com
Address: 417 S 11th St, Omaha, NE 68102
Phone: (402) 341-1910
Hours: Mon–Tue 11:00 am–5:00 pm; Wed–Sat 11:00 am–9:00 pm; Sun 12:00 pm–5:00 pm.
A co-op of local artists showcasing everything from fine art to handmade jewelry in the Old Market Passageway.
Petshop
Website: https://www.bffomaha.org/petshop
Address: 2725 N 62nd St, Omaha, NE 68104
Hours: First Friday 7:00–10:00 pm; other hours by request.
A neighborhood gallery and performance venue that anchors Benson’s monthly First Friday art walk.
Project Project
Website: https://projectprojectomaha.com
Address: 1818 Vinton St, Omaha, NE 68108
Phone: (402) 680-6737
Hours: Event-driven; typically open Second Friday each month.
A nonprofit artist-run space dedicated to experimental exhibitions and community-driven projects.
RBR G (Roberta & Bob Rogers Gallery)
Website: https://rbrg.org
Address: 1806 Vinton St, Omaha, NE 68108
Phone: (402) 496-4797
Hours: Wed–Sat 10:00 am–6:00 pm.
An intimate gallery featuring contemporary works with a focus on innovative and emerging artists.
Union for Contemporary Art
Website: https://www.u-ca.org
Address: 2423 N 24th St, Omaha, NE 68110
Phone: (402) 933-3161
Hours: Tue–Thu 1:00 pm–8:00 pm; Fri–Sat 10:00 am–5:00 pm; Sun–Mon closed.
Deeply rooted in North Omaha, The Union uplifts local artists and community voices through exhibitions and creative programs.
University of Nebraska at Omaha Art Gallery
Website: https://www.unomaha.edu/college-of-communication-fine-arts-and-media/art-and-art-history/art-gallery/index.php
Address: Weber Fine Arts Building, 6505 University Dr S, Omaha, NE 68182
Phone: (402) 554-3857
Hours: Mon–Fri 10:00 am–4:00 pm; Sat–Sun closed; closed during academic breaks and holidays.
UNO’s main art gallery presenting student, faculty, and professional exhibitions in the Weber Fine Arts Building.
Art Resources
402 Arts Collective
Website: https://402artscollective.org
Address: 16909 Lakeside Hills PLZ, STE 119, Omaha, NE 68130
Phone: (402) 913‑1939 (Ext 3)
Hours: Mon–Fri 9:00 am–5:00 pm; closed weekends.
A creative community hub offering music lessons, visual art, and collaborative studio space in the heart of east Omaha.
Amplify Arts
Website: https://www.amplifyarts.org
Address: 1419 S 13th St #103, Omaha, NE 68108
Phone: (402) 996‑1092
Hours: Mon–Fri 9:00 am–5:00 pm.
An arts incubator that champions equity‑driven creativity through programs, partnerships, and artist support.
Nebraska Arts Council (Fred Simon Gallery)
Website: https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov
Address: 1004 Farnam Street, Plaza Level, Omaha, NE 68102
Phone: (402) 595‑2122
Hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 am–5:00 pm (some sources list 9 am–4 pm or until 3:30 pm Fri).
The state’s public gallery space spotlighting Nebraska artists, tucked inside the Nebraska Arts Council offices.
Omaha by Design
Website: https://www.omahabydesign.org
Address: 618 S 11th St, Omaha, NE 68102
Phone: (402) 934‑7055
Hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 am–5:00 pm.
A civic nonprofit dedicated to thoughtful, people-centered urban design—advocating for healthy, thriving spaces across Omaha.
If you are new in town, this list gives you an easy first circuit through Omaha’s art scene, from blockbuster museums to intimate co-ops tucked into the Old Market. Bookmark a few, explore on a weeknight or a lazy Sunday, and you will start to feel how creative Omaha really is. Most spots host special events and openings, so peek at their calendars before you go for an even fuller experience.
Note: Hours can shift for special exhibits, holidays, or private events. Always check the venue’s site before visiting.
