By Wyatt Lehr OMAHA, Neb. – A new exhibit at The Durham Museum is using science and history to teach visitors about hockey and its lasting impact on communities like Omaha.
The traveling exhibit, “Hockey: Faster Than Ever,” explores the science and history of the sport and connects fans to the game’s evolution. Despite not having a professional hockey team, Omaha was selected to host the exhibit because of its strong community support for hockey and its long history with the sport.
Scott Eastman, the museum’s director of marketing and public relations, said the exhibit encourages visitors to look at hockey through the lens of science and engineering. “We really absolutely are focusing on that science, technology, engineering and math to really understand behind the scenes… how do we protect players from concussions? How does the equipment make the sport even faster?”
Hockey fan Jeff Anderson said the exhibit reflects a community that has loved the sport for generations. “My youngest son played travel hockey here in Omaha for years, and he was coached by one of the Brunette’s sons for a couple of years. So, the history just runs deep here. We might not have a professional team right now, but the history in general runs really deep.”
Interactive displays let visitors test their reflexes, measure puck speed and explore how physics and strategy shape the game. Each section connects national hockey milestones to Omaha’s own story, from early amateur leagues to the city’s college and youth programs.
“Hockey: Faster Than Ever” is open at The Durham Museum through Jan. 11, 2026.
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