Free & Cheap Things to Do in Omaha, NE

  • The list below includes 68 free or cheap things to do in or near Omaha, Nebraska, including 46 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Parks, Family Fun Center and Art Museum.
  • From Creighton University to Old Market, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Omaha and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Council Bluffs, Papillion, Bellevue and Ashland.
  • The list below includes 68 free or cheap things to do in or near Omaha, Nebraska, including 46 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Parks, Family Fun Center and Art Museum.
  • From Creighton University to Old Market, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Omaha and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Council Bluffs, Papillion, Bellevue and Ashland.
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Museum commemorates the accomplishments of African-Americans throughout the Great Plains across the world
4.6 Miles
91% 54 votes
Historic Sites 5730 North 30th Street, #11B, Omaha, NE 68111 MoreLess Info
Authentically restored to its former glory, the General Crook House Museum features an in depth look at life in the late 1800s. The furnishings are from the 1880 Victorian period which complement the Italianate style structure.
2.8 Miles
96% 574 votes
Art Museum 2200 Dodge Street, Omaha, NE 68102 MoreLess Info
American art, including American western art, Latin American art and American Indian art, is featured at the Joslyn Art Museum. The museum also offers European art, as well as a large collection of ancient art.
3.6 Miles
93% 731 votes
History Museums 801 S 10th St, Omaha, NE 68108 MoreLess Info
The Durham Museum is located in the Art Deco building that once was Union Square. The museum has permanent exhibits like the Swanson Gallery, the Union Pacific Train Cars, and the Byron Reed Collection, as well as many temporary exhibits from the Smithsonian, and the Library of Congress National Archives.
3.5 Miles
96% 47 votes
Movie Theaters 1340 Webster Street, Omaha, NE 68102 MoreLess Info
First run documentaries, independent productions, and foreign films make their theatrical premieres in Omaha at Film Streams. Classic movies from the golden age of cinema and the Met Opera in HD are also presented regularly.
2.9 Miles
88% 372 votes
Children's Museums 500 South 20th St, Omaha, NE 68102 MoreLess Info
The Omaha Children's Museum features many areas where children can play and learn. For the littlest ones, there is the wiggle room, while the older ones can play at a pretend grocery store, fire station and farmhouse.
3.4 Miles
97% 31 votes
Movie Theaters 1340 Mike Fahey Street, Omaha, NE 68102 MoreLess Info
A not for profit organization with a mission to enhance the cultural opportunities in the local area, Film Streams' Ruth Sokolof Theater presents a variety of independent, art house, and foreign films in its two screen cinema.
3.5 Miles
80% 163 votes
Malls 1203 Farnam Street, Omaha, NE 68102 MoreLess Info
The Gene Leahy Mall is a 9.6-acre pedestrian park near the Old Market. As of 2013, the park is undergoing major renovation including fixing the lagoon located within the park.
1.5 Miles
78% 54 votes
Castles 3902 Davenport St., Omaha, NE 68131 MoreLess Info
Built in the early 20th century to resemble a baronial estate, Joslyn Castle was fully restored by a local nonprofit. The castle is open twice monthly for guided tours covering the unique architecture as well as gardens and grounds.
1.3 Miles
97% 36 votes
Movie Theaters 2110 S 67th Street, Omaha, NE 68106 MoreLess Info
A 10-screen movie theater, Aksarben Cinema displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater offers a full-service bar, a party room with a 42-inch television and a cafe with food and drinks.
7.8 Miles
66% 148 votes
Family Fun Center 13955 'S' Plaza, Omaha, NE 68137 MoreLess Info
Lose yourself in more than 60,000 square feet of fun, food, and entertainment at The Amazing Pizza Machine. Attractions include Go-Karts, bumper cars, bowling, and more than 150 arcade games, plus a 100 item buffet.
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