Omaha Attractions
Lauritzen Gardens: One dollar off of admission with presentation of conference badge!! Lauritzen Gardens is a living museum of unique four-season plant displays, maintained to the highest standards consistent with environmental stewardship. It will provide memorable educational and aesthetic experiences for all. Visit the Gardens' customized MCMLA conference link here.
The Old Market: The Old Market is a premier arts and entertainment district featuring fine dining, shopping, corporate meeting facilities, hotel accommodations, and upscale night life.
The Henry Doorly Zoo: Our zoo is one of our greatest treasures and is the first place to which many of us take out-of-town visitors. October is a wonderful time to visit-- the summer crowds are gone and the animals are feeling a little cooler. Don't miss it!
The Holland Center for the Performing Arts:A product of the sensational participation and generous support of the community, the Holland Performing Arts Center is a testament to Omaha’s legacy for civic leadership and commitment to the arts
The Omaha Community Playhouse:The Playhouse features two state-of-the-art performance spaces – the 601-seat Mainstage Auditorium and the intimate Howard Drew Theatre. Added in 1986, the Howard Drew Theatre is a “black box” theatre, which allows for more progressive productions
The Blue Barn Theater: The Blue Barn produces Theatre Without Boundaries by presenting new works, contemporary classics, risque` holiday extravaganzas, late night theatricals, musicals festivals, and films.
The Shelterbelt: Known for its intimate setting, the Shelterbelt is an exciting performance space where audience members are never more than 15 feet from the stage.
Film Streams: Film Streams is a nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing the cultural environment of the Omaha-Council Bluffs area through the presentation and discussion of film as an art form.
IMAX Theatre at the Henry Doorly Zoo: Travel around the world without leaving your seat! The "IMAX" experience will transport you to amazing places on a 61 ft. tall by 83 ft. wide screen with a 12,000 watt surround sound system. It's the next best thing to being there! During the month of October the IMAX will be presenting the following shows:
10:00 a.m. Mummies: Secrets of the Pharaohs
11:00 a.m. Dinosaurs Alive 3D
12:00 p.m. Deep Sea 3D
1:00 p.m. Dinosaurs Alive 3D
2:00 p.m. Deep Sea 3D
3:00 p.m. Dinosaurs Alive 3D
4:00 p.m. Mummies: Secrets of the Pharaohs
5:00 p.m. Dinosaurs Alive 3DIMAX pricing is as follows:
Children (2 and under if sitting on lap)
FREE
Children (ages 3 through 11)
$6.25
Adults (ages 12 and over)
$8.25
Seniors (ages 62 and over)
$7.25
3D films
Extra $0.50
Henry Doorly Zoo Member
$1.00 discount
