Dates & times
All times are local to the venue · America/Chicago
- 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
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Check the organizer’s latest schedule ↗Public Tour: Meet the Joslyn explores art across three buildings
The art on the route is up to the Gallery Volunteers leading Public Tour: Meet the Joslyn. Their choices shape a conversation that moves through the museum’s three buildings on Friday, October 30, 2026.
A closer look, guided by conversation
This is an introduction to the museum through art rather than a fixed roster of famous works. Volunteers select the pieces for each tour and invite an interactive discussion intended to build visual literacy. The particular works for October 30 have not been announced.
Art stops are planned in the Joslyn Building, Scott Pavilion and Hawks Pavilion. Together, the connected buildings also span different periods of the museum’s history, although the announced tour focuses on art rather than architecture.
Further reading: Public Tour: Meet the Joslyn | Joslyn Art Museum, Omaha ↗ · The Joslyn Architecture | Joslyn Art Museum, Omaha ↗
Three chapters of the museum
The Art Deco Joslyn Building opened in 1931. Its 1994 neighbor, the Scott Pavilion, was designed by Norman Foster with HDR and uses pink marble from the same quarry as the original building. The 2024 Hawks Pavilion, designed by Snøhetta with Omaha-based Alley Poyner Macchietto Architecture, uses precast panels with pink aggregate that relates to the older buildings.
To continue exploring independently, the free Bloomberg Connects digital guide covers more than 70 works from several areas of the permanent collection and includes audio about the buildings. Featured works have English and Spanish audio and transcripts; some also have verbal descriptions or ASL video.
Further reading: The Joslyn Architecture | Joslyn Art Museum, Omaha ↗ · Digital Guide | Joslyn Art Museum, Omaha ↗
Tour schedule
The one-hour public tour includes art stops in all three buildings.
Friday, October 30, 2026 · Joslyn Art Museum; art stops in the Joslyn Building, Scott Pavilion and Hawks Pavilion
- Public Tour: Meet the Joslyn
Before the tour
Drop in
The tour and general museum admission are free, and the tour requires no registration. Some temporary exhibitions charge admission for visitors ages 13 and older; ticketed exhibitions are free for children 12 and younger.
Visit The Joslyn | Joslyn Art Museum, Omaha ↗ · The Joslyn Visit Detail | Joslyn Art Museum, Omaha ↗ · Public Tour: Meet the Joslyn | Joslyn Art Museum, Omaha ↗
Tour and gallery resources
Assistive listening devices are available for small-group tours. ASL or Spanish interpretation can be requested with three weeks’ notice by contacting Alexis Belme at [email protected].
The main and garden entrances and indoor spaces are wheelchair accessible, with elevators serving all areas. A limited number of wheelchairs can be borrowed at the Hawks Pavilion Welcome Desk on a first-come basis.
Public Tour: Meet the Joslyn | Joslyn Art Museum, Omaha ↗ · The Joslyn Access | Joslyn Art Museum, Omaha ↗
Getting to Joslyn Art Museum
Entrance, parking and transit
The museum is at 2200 Dodge Street, Omaha, NE 68102. The main entrance drive is accessible from James Fous Avenue on the north or Dodge Street on the south, with covered drop-off at the entrance.
On-site parking is free and first come, first served; surrounding streets have metered parking. Metro Transit’s 24th & Dodge ORBT Station NW is just west of the museum. Bike racks are available; bring a lock.
Public Tour: Meet the Joslyn | Joslyn Art Museum, Omaha ↗ · The Joslyn Visit Detail | Joslyn Art Museum, Omaha ↗
Before you make a plan
Do I need to reserve a place?
No. The public tour is a free drop-in program, with no registration required.
Public Tour: Meet the Joslyn | Joslyn Art Museum, Omaha ↗ · Visit The Joslyn | Joslyn Art Museum, Omaha ↗
Which artworks will the tour cover?
The Gallery Volunteers choose the works for each tour. The museum has not specified the selections for October 30.
Can I request an interpreter?
ASL or Spanish interpretation can be requested with three weeks’ advance notice. Contact Alexis Belme at [email protected].
Can I explore after the tour?
Yes. The museum’s regular Friday hours run until 4 p.m., and its free digital guide offers an independent way to explore selected works.
The Joslyn Visit Detail | Joslyn Art Museum, Omaha ↗ · Digital Guide | Joslyn Art Museum, Omaha ↗
Location & Google Maps
Joslyn Art Museum
2200 Dodge Street, Omaha, NE 68102
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