Reviews of Boys Town Hall of History. (Museum) in Omaha (Nebraska).

Boys Town Hall of History

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History museum

14057 Flanagan Blvd, Boys Town, NE 68010, United States

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This place has a very good rate, they treat their customers well and you’ll feel welcome, super recommended

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David Byers

Located on the Boys Town campus, the Hall of History is open daily and is free of charge to any and all guests. So many exhibits with such a varied nature, including part of an old Boys Town bus, helps visitors learn about the important history of this vital source of protection, help, and guidance for young boys and girls throughout the U.S. So many celebrities visited the Boys Town campus over the years and their contributions are often on display here including famous signed sports memorabilia and the Oscar won from the Boys Town movie from years ago. Take your time and wander through this incredible tribute to the history of the important institution.

Mason Hernandez

Home of the Worlds Largest Ball of Stamps! It's actually really incredible. If you feel like balling your eyes out visits the museum and listen to the audios. Heartbreaking but also heartwarming!

Rosario Dowling

Life-long dream come true for me! Saw the Spencer Tracy and Mickey Rooney movie when I was 10 yrs old. Always wanted to see it for myself. Enjoyed every bit of the 2 days I spent here. All those who work with yourh need to come at least once.

Beth D.

Had heard of Boys Town all my life. It was great seeing and hearing about this very special place.

Linda Mcclellan

Wonderful experience to learn about history of Boys Town and Father Flanagan. Very informative. Highly recommended

Bryan Volz

Nice museum about the history of Boys Town. Several personal effects from Father Flanagan, as well as other. Freewill donations accepted.

Kathy T

Amazing story preserved in detail. Recommends!

Peter Seddon

Lots of interesting statues and cool displays with interesting stories.

James Gentry

This Hall houses iconic memorabilia from Boys Town History. Definitely worth the visit!

George Killian

Hidden jewel for sure. You need to spend at least 1 hour here to appreciate all the history for this great organization. Our tour guide was knowledgeable and very gracious

Stephenn Quaglia

A thorough chronology of the history of BoysTown. Interactive to some extent. Found it interesting.

Doug Larsen

Amazing Smithsonian level museum with videos, photos, jeweled egg, an actual Oscar, bus, tractor and more that tells the story of Father Flanagan's home for boys from it's start till now. Quiet the day I was there, but helpful staff. Must visit.

David Danielson

Very inspiring. Shows that one person can make a major difference in people's lives.

Rhonda Wiedeman

Went to a student art show very talented young lady

briar allison

Loved it. Could have spent more time at the museum and church.

Judy Block

Fun to visit and see the ball of stamps and the gift shop. Of course.

Arlen Brunsvold

Very good displays and write-ups about Boy's Town History Well worth a stop!

Alison Brokke

Friendly staff. Knowlegable and helpful about the museum. Quiet and interactive.

Debbie Melendez

So much to see, so much to learn! Lots of original documents, movie facts, things I had never known. Toured Father Flanagan's house (so nicely preserved) They are still doing wonderful things at boys town, I'm so glad we stopped!

Eric Borst

Since they changed their mission from an orphanage to dealing with troubled youth, I feel they have lost their direction. They recently sold all of their farmland and the equipment to maintain it. I kind of felt that teaching youngsters how to farm and to use their hands to actually do something was admirable.

William Biven

Was fantastic the people we talk to there was very up to what boy's town is all about.

M

What a incredible story!

Sue Shidell

I had no idea of the scope of this place. Our tour was incredibly informative and interesting. Donated to the cause by having lunch there and giving a monetary donation as well. It is a worthy cause as 87 percent of money raised goes to help the kids.

Jimmy Tapio

Great place to visit if your rolling thru Nebraska and stopping in Omaha. Visit Dowd Chapel and stop and reflect for a moment the wonderful things Father Flanagan was able to do with 5 boys in 1917. Visit the Hall of History it will amaze you the lives changed by this Holy man.

Sophia Grimm

I read and read and READ about boys town for a long time, falling in love with it's history, and when I was visiting Nebraska I was super excited to go visit this! As soon as I walked in with my nephews/cousins, the lady there said: "Don't touch ANYTHING." I was a little uncomfortable, but after only 5 minutes of walking around and admiring everything, I saw her stalking us. A young cousin was looking at something, and she ran over and whispered into his ear not to touch it. We left only in the middle of the whole thing. My grandmother went back in to talk to her, but I still felt terrible! I would suggest going only if she wasn't there.

Amber Dalton

This was a fun visit. Much different then what I expected. Learned a lot, not just about Father Flanagan but about Boys Town's ongoing mission to help not just the children in their care but reach out to their families as well.

D G

I dont understand why some people give 4 stars to this amazing 5 star place! I enjoyed our visit! History is in every corner there! They do great things at Boys Town! Kudos!

Linda Ball

Wonderfully done walk thru museum with loads of pictures and info about this great organization. Mass is held daily at 11:45 am in the church next door so the parking is very tight at that time.

Jamie Miller

The museum is super interesting! Boys Town is a huge part of Omaha's identity and this was a very educational experience.

Chalise Eyre

Very in depth and interesting historical museum for the Boys Town Village.

Kari Sandman

The museum is free. There is a free will offering jar, however.

Rob Hogenmiller

Went on the self guided tour. Was amazing to see the start up history of Boystown and where the future might lead. A must stop for a Nebraskan.

Dianne Holznecht

Amazing that they are so solvent that 97% of all money donated is used directly for the students of Boys town. Fantastic tours

Kermit The Frog

I used to build forts with my buddies and call it “Boys Town”. It was a lot of fun reliving the experience of that build throughout my entire tour. It was a cool fort, too.

Roy Denais

Enjoyed the tour and history tremendously. Not only was it informative but inspirational and powerful of how the love and compassion of one one person can change the world!

musicman 4455

Great layout, easy to follow, great memories, employees very helpful and informative!

Sheila Callahan

Was absolutely one of the best tours we have ever had. Very informative and really interesting

James Tapio

I went to school here. This is probably the most famous city in the world, trust me if you have grandparents ask them if they ever heard of "Father Flanagan's Boystown"

Engineering Nonsense

Wow! Just wow. I was amazed. This place has a couple of breathtaking museum you must see--And its totally free!

Traveling Man (KamikazeMan11)

Recently made up, great timeline of the old days to ways of today. I never went to school here but amazed how such a small community blossomed by faith.

Karen

What a great mission. Donate to this cause and see the hall of history and father Flanagan's home and the Chapel.

Jennifer Armstrong

Heartwarming, Omaha is a remarkable community to have supported Father Flanagan's vision for so long.

Rick Hodgson

Another nice place to go lot of learning here you get to see this place in action the father Flanagan did a great job here and it's being followed from way back then

Ken DeWalt

An amazing place for anyone who things Boystowns heyday was when the movie came out in 1939. They are doubling in size right now!

April Ascheman

This is a great place that makes learning the history of Boys Town fun! It is a must see for everyone!

Brad Frink

What a great FREE museum. They have only 3 reviews. What is Omaha looking for ?

James Coggins

This is a Great source of Father Flanagan's life's work and truly amazing the legacy that followed

William Schlueter

One needs to return frequently. There is so many interesting items to see. Amazing!

John Darrell Garrett

This is a must visit. It is both educational and inspirational. I highly recommend a visit to Boys town.

Trina Boice

Impressive tour of the large grounds. Fantastic museum. Wonderful legacy.

Markwind

I enjoyed the tour. The museum was very educational and inspiring.

Deberah Baker

A must see! Very informative! More information is needed to let young people know help is available.

Keith Smolkowski

Really nice history of Boys Town. I heard that it's best with the guided tour.

Joseph Coelho

Very inspiring work. "There are no bad boys.....just bad environments....". Never give up on anyone.

Cindy Nisley

Great history lesson. Exhibits attractive and layout flows so you can see all.

William tadlock

Nice to see the places where I spent my High School years.

Heather Paul

Great tour! Awesome mission and organization!

Theresa Nelson

It's one of the places I "have" to go to when I go home. I'm an alumni and I love the memories.

Patrick McLane

Heartwarming mission...friendly reception... Well laid out display....incredible sculptures.

Raymond Guerra

Great tour, beautiful building, very friendly people, very historic

Curtis Leshoure

Lovely place with all kind of memorabilia saved from the past

J Thiel

Great to learn what amazing things boys town does for kids

CJSings

Wonderful visit. Part of the wonderful Boys Town campus.

Bob Wrage

Wonderful display of BT"s history and its mission

Philly T

Great tour. Interesting place

Oralia San Miguel

Amazing town, a lot of history. Feels like a college town.

Ann Vilches

Very interesting part of the history of Omaha.

Aaron L

An interesting piece of Nebraska's history.

Anthony Brunsvold

Well worth a visit.

Carmelita P

Great history, father flaghan was. Is a hero.

mr munchies

I hated it so much tbh never would go back

Paula Lenz

Fabulous piece of Omaha History

Jennifer Pruett

This is my home. Of course it gets a rave review

Dan Nielsen

A great way to learn about history!

Ray Findeis

Great place to find out about Boys Town!

Jef Femal

Impressive, very positive, 400 children

Kyle Johnson

Very interesting with lots of good info

Jeremy Fulton

Great piece of Omaha history!!

Sarah Jensen

Had a great tour with Cristie.

Susan Meyer

Very informative

Vera Dolansky

Great museum and grounds

Janice Steinacher

Take the tour it is fantastic

Matt

Beautiful campus and museum.

Not Me

Everyone should visit this when in the area.

Lee Ervin

Nicely tells the whole story

Terri Hodgin

Enjoyable, very informative

igfosj djo

Good neighborhood to visit!

steven smith

Was with friends for a out of school celebration

Pamela Christensen

Moving tribute to Father Flanagan.

David Bracht

Great history & tradition!

Nick Manhart

Must see

Samuel Jr. Vargas

Great history lessons

Kathy Benedict

It was a great experience

Abigail Berthold

Great experience!

Korray Rollefson

Lots to see & hear about

Rick Keimig

Tours 10 & 2

Gus P

Great place to visit

Mary T

Great museum

Morgan maxey

Amazing

WANDERLUST SOUL

Great place!!

Brianna Olson

Inspiring town!

Wayne Van Gorp

Moving

Chad Zichterman

Great time

Florence “FLOMO” Moss

Inspiring!

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