Medicine photo exhibit to remain on display until June 3

This picture from 1899 of the Omaha Medical College is one of many that can be seen in a Durham Western Heritage Museum display commemorating the UNMC College of Medicine’s 125th Anniversary.

The Durham Western Heritage Museum will leave the photo exhibit chronicling the 125-year history of the UNMC College of Medicine on display through June 3. The exhibit was scheduled to run until late April.

The display allows visitors to look back on decades of medical advancement and education. Images from the college’s early years to photos illustrating UNMC’s recently expansion and growth are included in the display.

UNMC employees and students who show valid university identification get free admission to the museum, which sits at 801 S. 10th St.

The Durham Western Heritage Museum’s hours are Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Wednesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Sunday, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

The museum is closed on Mondays and major holidays.

For more information call 444-5071 or visit the museum’s Web site at www.dwhm.org.

Download a brochure on the display.