Great Plains Black History Museum Museum
Museum documenting African American history in the Great Plains
Museum in Omaha preserving African‑American history of the Great Plains with exhibits on civil rights, migration and local leaders; visitors attend curated displays and community programs.
Great Plains Black History Museum at a Glance#
About Great Plains Black History Museum#
The Great Plains Black History Museum is a museum in North Omaha, Nebraska, focused on preserving and interpreting the history and culture of African Americans in Omaha and the Great Plains. It was established to document regional Black history and community life.
Founded in 1976 by Bertha Calloway, the museum was created to fill a gap in regional historical preservation for African American experiences and has served as a center for research, exhibitions, and community programming.
Situated in North Omaha’s historic 24th Street corridor, the museum is a short distance north of downtown Omaha and is located within a neighborhood long associated with the city’s Black community.
- Founding: Founded by community activist Bertha Calloway in 1976 to collect, preserve, and present African American history and culture of Omaha and the wider Great Plains region.
Weather & Climate near Great Plains Black History Museum#
Great Plains Black History Museum's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Continental - Hot-Summer Continental climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -11°C to 31°C. Moderate rainfall (774 mm/year).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | -11° - 0° | -11° | 19 mm | - | - | 4.2 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | -7° - 4° | -7° | 21 mm | - | - | 4.3 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | -2° - 10° | 1° | 49 mm | - | - | 4.7 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 5° - 17° | 11° | 72 mm | - | - | 5.0 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 11° - 23° | 17° | 109 mm | - | - | 4.5 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 17° - 29° | 23° | 107 mm | - | - | 4.0 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 19° - 31° | 25° | 100 mm | - | - | 3.4 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 18° - 30° | 24° | 94 mm | - | - | 3.1 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 13° - 25° | 19° | 85 mm | - | - | 3.5 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 6° - 18° | 12° | 59 mm | - | - | 4.0 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | -2° - 9° | 4° | 36 mm | - | - | 4.2 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | -8° - 2° | -8° | 23 mm | - | - | 4.1 m/s | - | - |
