Joslyn Castle & Gardens

Public Tour
2025-09-01 12:30 - 14:00, 2025-08-31 12:30 - 14:00, 2025-08-29 12:30 - 14:00, 2025-08-28 12:30 - 14:00, 2025-08-27 12:30 - 14:00, 2025-08-25 12:30 - 14:00, 2025-08-24 12:30 - 14:00, 2025-08-22 12:30 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) and 8 more dates | Joslyn Castle & Gardens, 3902 Davenport Street, Omaha, NE, 68131, United States
Be our guest as we swing the Joslyn Castle doors open for public historical tours. No reservations required, just show up!

Step back in time to the stunning estate of Omaha’s first millionaires, George and Sarah Joslyn. Learn about their fascinating story and impact on Omaha while you stroll through their Scottish Baronial mansion and 5.5 acre grounds.

Tour Details

The tour includes a 14 minute video, and an hour long walking tour of the three levels of the Castle.

An elevator is available for guests with mobility issues.

Tours are held at 12:30pm with no advance ticket purchases or reservations required.

Tickets are $20.00 for adults, and $17.00 for students, seniors, or military with ID. Children 5 and under are free.

The front door of the Castle opens 15 minutes before tour start time.

Contact Information

mmccarthy@joslyncastle.com

402-595-2199

Nightcap Tours
2025-08-28 19:00 - 21:00
Monthly happy hour tour of Joslyn Castle with a featured cocktail!

Omaha's Renaissance Man: Robert F. Gilder
2025-08-28 18:00 - 19:00
Free art history presentation by local historian, Jeffrey Spencer, on the life and work of Omaha artist, Robert F. Gilder

Please be our guest for Art History with Jeffrey Spencer, a monthly lecture series discussing Nebraskan artists and Omaha’s connections in the art world.
Where: Carriage House at Joslyn Castle & Gardens (3902 Davenport Street, Omaha, NE 68131)
When: Thursday, August 28 from 6pm-7pm (doors open at 5:30pm)
What: A FREE all ages event.
About the speaker:Jeffrey Spencer has long been associated with numerous historical and community organizations in the greater Omaha area. A graduate of the University of Nebraska, he has lectured and written extensively on many aspects of local history. He has served as a Trustee of the Nebraska State Historical Society, President of the Trans-Mississippi Exposition Historical Association, Executive Director of the Historic General Dodge House Museum in Council Bluffs, Iowa; Director of the Library/Archives Center of the Douglas County Historical Society and as Executive Director of Landmarks, Incorporated (an organization involved with neighborhood redevelopment and historic preservation in Omaha. Currently, he is associated with Preserve Omaha, a local historic preservation group and is a member of their Board of Directors.

About the Artist:
Gilder began studying art in New York with August Will and after arriving in Omaha in 1887 he became a student of J. Laurie Wallace. Gilder’s early career was as a journeyman printer for several Omaha newspapers but after his retirement in 1919 he devoted his full attention to his avocations of painting and archaeology. In 1906 he discovered “Loess Man”, considered at the time to be the earliest remains of the inhabitants of America. He later served as chief archaeologist of the University of Nebraska Museum for 12 years.
He made many trips to the Southwest both for archaeological work and for inspiration for his paintings. However, his beloved Nebraska was always his primary source of subject matter. In 1916, Gilder built a studio-home called “Wake Robin” in a wooded spot in Bellevue. He used this as a primary residence until his death and the house appears in many of Gilder’s paintings as well as those of his friend, Augustus Dunbier.

Castle & Cathedral District Art Walk
2025-08-21 17:00 - 20:00
Every third Thursday in the Castle & Cathedral District along 40th Street, between Dodge and Cuming Streets.

Public Tour
2025-08-20 12:30 - 14:00, 2025-08-18 12:30 - 14:00, 2025-08-17 12:30 - 14:00, 2025-08-14 12:30 - 14:00, 2025-08-13 12:30 - 14:00, 2025-08-11 12:30 - 14:00, 2025-08-10 12:30 - 14:00
Be our guest as we swing the Joslyn Castle doors open for public historical tours. No reservations required, just show up!

Step back in time to the stunning estate of Omaha’s first millionaires, George and Sarah Joslyn. Learn about their fascinating story and impact on Omaha while you stroll through their Scottish Baronial mansion and 5.5 acre grounds.

Tour Details

The tour includes a 14 minute video, and an hour long walking tour of the three levels of the Castle.

An elevator is available for guests with mobility issues.

Tours are held at 12:30pm with no advance ticket purchases or reservations required.

Tickets are $17.00 for adults, and $15.00 for students, seniors, or military with ID. Children 5 and under are free.

The front door of the Castle opens 15 minutes before tour start time.

Contact Information

mmccarthy@joslyncastle.com

402-595-2199

Once Upon a Time at the Castle: Omaha Public Library Storytime
2025-08-18 17:30 - 18:30
Every third Monday step into a world of literary wonder at Joslyn Castle & Gardens with our friends from the Omaha Public Library.

CLOSED FOR PRIVATE EVENT
2025-08-15 12:30 - 14:00
Our public tours on Friday, August 15th, are CANCELLED due to a private event at the Castle. We apologize for any inconvenience, please check our website and social media for other opportunities to visit the Castle.

Closed for Event
2025-08-15 10:30 - 12:00
There will be no public tour on Friday, August 15th, as the Castle is closed for a private event.

*Public Tour Cancelled*
2025-08-14 12:30 - 14:00
Please check our schedule for future tours. The Castle grounds will be closed in preparation of our Summer Fete this weekend.
