Fodor's Expert Review Durham Heritage Museum

Formerly Omaha's Union Station, this museum highlights the history of the Omaha and Union Pacific railroads through interactive exhibits, including some beautifully restored train cars from as far back as 1890. Lifelike sculptures of soldiers, salesmen, and other rail travelers of the 1930s and '40s sit in restored train cars and "talk" about the politics, music, and the society of the time. Permanent exhibits include a re-creation of a Nebraskan home of the late 19th century and an impressive coin collection that includes pieces from ancient Greece, Rome, and Egypt.