Omaha in May: What to Know Before You Go

What the month is like

Spring temperatures make riverfront walks, gardens, and zoo time comfortable.

The tradeoff

Weekends and school trips can affect attraction timing.

Best for

First trips mixing outdoor stops and museums.

Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium

A full-scale zoo and aquarium day in south Omaha. Families should protect most of a day for it rather than treating it as a downtown add-on.

The Durham Museum

A Beaux Arts Union Station museum that gives an Old Market day a weather-proof history anchor, especially when the riverfront forecast turns.

Joslyn Art Museum

A substantial art museum near Midtown with a collection and building worth giving a real afternoon, not a hurried stop between meals.

Old Market Historic District

Brick streets, galleries, shops, and restaurants make this Omaha's easiest first-night district. Go early for wandering and return later for dinner.

Omaha's RiverFront

A riverfront walk and public-space layer between downtown stops. It works best as fresh air around a museum or meal rather than the entire day.

Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge

Walk the Missouri River bridge for skyline views and the state-line marker, ideally early or near sunset when the exposed deck is more comfortable.