Great Plains Black History Museum Unveils 2026 Exhibit Lineup
The Great Plains Black History Museum is proud to announce its expansive 2026 exhibit and events schedule, inviting the community to engage deeply with Black history, resilience, achievement, and cultural legacy throughout the year.
February’s programming sets the tone for a year rooted in truth, remembrance, and celebration. Headlining the Black History Month experience is The Negro Green Book of Travel: Nebraska Travel, opening Feb. 4 through March 28, which explores how African American travelers navigated segregation-era America using the essential Green Book as a guide to safety, dignity, and survival. The exhibit places Nebraska within a national narrative of mobility, resistance, and resilience.
Also during Black History Month, families and visitors are invited to participate in Legacy Quest: A Black History Month Scavenger Hunt, taking place Saturday, Feb. 28, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., an interactive experience designed to engage all ages in learning local and national Black history in meaningful ways.
In addition to these February highlights, visitors can experience several permanent exhibitions throughout the year, including:
Hate & Hope, an unflinching look at the history of racial violence in the Great Plains alongside stories of progress, leadership, and the legacy of museum founder Bertha Calloway
24th & Glory, showcasing the intersection of civil rights and athletic excellence through Omaha’s historic sports legacy
African American History Through Street Signs, connecting local Black history to the streets of Omaha through storytelling and QR-enabled learning
The museum’s rotating 2026 exhibitions continue through the year and include:
Women’s Herstory: A Celebration of African American Trailblazers (March–April)
Black Citizenship in the Age of Jim Crow (April–May)
A League of Our Own: Negro League Baseball (June–July)
The March on Washington for Jobs & Freedom (July–September)
Buffalo Soldiers, Tuskegee Airmen & African Americans Who Served, and The History of Kwanzaa in the fall and winter months
Complementing in-person exhibits, the museum will also present virtual exhibitions, including African American Living History and Herstory and Black and White in Black and White, extending access and education beyond the museum walls.
“Black history is not confined to a single month, but February gives us a powerful moment to invite the community in,” said Eric Ewing, the executive director of the museum. “Our 2026 exhibits honor the full scope of Black experiences: the struggle, the brilliance, the culture, and the enduring contributions that continue to shape our region and our nation.”
All exhibitions and events take place at the Great Plains Black History Museum, 2221 N. 24th St. Admission is free. Group visits and tours can be scheduled by visiting gpblackhistorymuseum.org.