Samuel Bak Museum: The Learning Center (SBMLC) is pleased to present a free panel discussion about the reality of forced migration and resettlement in Nebraska in 2023.

The panel will feature:

• Dekow Sagar, Executive Director of the International Council for Refugees and Immigrants;
• Kubra Haidari, Case Manager at Immigrant Legal Center/Refugee Empowerment Center (ILC/REC); and
• Mohamed Sahil, Executive Director of Nebraska Afghan Community Center.

The conversation will be moderated by Lacey Studnika, Program Director at Habitat for Humanity Omaha who has over 20 years experience of fostering an inclusive and welcoming community for refugees in the United States through refugee resettlement.

Join us for the evening to view the Museum’s exhibition Flight and Hope and deepen our knowledge and understanding of forced migration and refugee topics.

Did You Know?

Did you know the Museum offers a Field Guide with themes and corresponding works of art, a treasure hunt, and a place for visitors' own field observations?

Upcoming Museum Exhibition Programming

Flight and Hope Lecture Series Continues on October 19

The Stories We Share

Flight and Hope exhibition programming is generously sponsored by Mutual of Omaha.

Monthly SBMLC Programming

Meet a Bak Lunch and Learn Series

Join us for a discussion about an unseen painting by Samuel Bak that is part of our permanent collection.

Program is from 12:00 P.M. to 1:00 P.M in the Museum Classroom. Maximum capacity is 15 and RSVP is required.

Curator Talk

Join us for a 30-minute presentation led by Assistant Gallery Manger, Sadie Bartle, on the topic of "Aesthetics of Fascism."

Program is from 5:15 P.M. to 5:45 P.M in the Museum Classroom. Maximum capacity is 30 and RSVP is required.

Flight and Hope is generously supported by Douglas County Visitor Improvement Fund Grant.

Daily Museum Programming 

SBMLC offers daily public tours, audio tours in multiple languages, young visitor and ESL treasure hunts, and weekly student drawing hours. 

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How to Engage with and Help Members of Refugee and Migrant Communities in Omaha

SBMLC’s exhibition Flight and Hope discusses the 2023 Worldwide Refugee and Migrant crises. Please find additional information on Nebraska refugee resettlement and assistance resources.

Exhibition Audio Tour

The museum has a free 6-stop audio tour in English, Spanish, Arabic, and Karen available for visitors. Please bring your headphones and a smart device to scan the QR code at each stop.

Translation of Exhibition Audio Tour provided with the support of Nebraska Arts Council and the Nebraska Cultural Endowment.

Meeting Reservation Requests

Interested in reserving the SBMLC Classroom for your next meeting? 

Read our Reservation Agreement to see if your group is eligible.

Complete the Reservation Request Form to get the conversation started.

Additional information can be found on the Museum's Meeting and Event Spaces website page.

Guided Tour Requests

Would you like a Private Guided Tour for your group? Complete the Guided Tour Request Form.