Great Plains Black History Museum

If you are ever in the city of Omaha, NE....this place is a must see on your visit. The history and information you have access to is priceless. The executive director provided our group with a personal tour and shared his passion for our history with us. I was very impressed with his vision and knowledge of our history. His brother was recently elected the first black mayor of Omaha in the history of the state. Awesome!!!

I was extremely impressed with my visit to the Great Plains Black History Museum. Eric Ewing was the host of the tour and was very knowledgeable about the history of African Americans associated in the Great Plains area. Furthermore, I learned about African American history that was never told to me in my 52+ years. Moreover, Eric kept me engaged the whole duration of the tour. I promise you will not be disappointed.

I had the wonderful opportunity of exploring the Great Plains Black History Museum during a short trip to Omaha. I am so thankful I made time to see it. The gracious owner/curator was knowledgeable and engaging, and he took the time to share insights about the various items and exhibits found within the museum. I appreciated his ability to tie events and details about Omaha to historical events across the United States and even to my lived experiences. This museum is an important fixture in the community, be sure to check it out!

Always a great time talking to Eric Ewing about the history of North Omaha and our American history. I love all of the new themes that you get to see every few months and the special events that he hosts.

The nice lady that runs this establishment is very knowledgeable and gives a GREAT personal tour! We learned SO much! This was very awesome! Definitely recommend!

We have been there to get stamps on our nebraska passport program. I can say this place was the most impressive one for me. Shout out to the retired navy man who gave us a one hour private tour for the place! He is a very enthusiastic person for what he is doing. It was the most informative stop on the passport program so far. Just make sure you book online(it is free).

The Great Plains Black History Museum was Nebraska Passport stop number 55 for us in 2024. We were very warmly greeted by the young man minding the museum that day who was very patient with us answering our questions and telling us about the new museum being built. It was cool to see the Heisman Trophy there on loan to the museum by Johnny "The Jet" Rodgers. You should check it out and when you take your selfie with it, be sure to strike your Heisman pose!

Stopped by before seeing Leslie Jones, and left feeling extremely inspired. Thank you for sharing your wisdom and expertise, and for highlighting the numerous gems throughout this museum! I'm eagerly looking forward to visiting the new location. Your contribution has enriched my Omaha experience. Places like this are vital to our communities of color, fostering resilience and nourishing our spirits. Your impact is truly appreciated!

Black History is American History; and this museum can teach us a lot. It's not a very big place, but there is so much to look at and the staff are very friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful. I understand that there are plans for a larger building in the future. Admission is free, donations are accepted. I highly recommend going to learn about local and national history.

This is a museum that everyone who lives in Omaha should visit at least once. It's critical that we know and understand the history of our city and why things are the way they are now. There is so much to be learned, and this is the perfect place to do so. There are many different displays that are changed out in intervals. I was fascinated by Eric's immense knowledge on Black history and how passionate he is about his work. This is a beautiful museum that I look forward to visiting again.