Joslyn Castle & Gardens

Public Tour
2025-12-26 12:30 - 14:00, 2025-12-22 12:30 - 14:00, 2025-12-21 12:30 - 14:00, 2025-12-19 12:30 - 14:00, 2025-12-18 12:30 - 14:00, 2025-12-17 12:30 - 14:00, 2025-12-15 12:30 - 14:00, 2025-12-14 12:30 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) and 7 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

CLOSED CHRISTMAS DAY
2025-12-25 12:30 - 14:00 | Joslyn Castle & Gardens, 3902 Davenport Street, Omaha, NE, 68131, United States
The Castle will be closed for the Holidays, no public tours.

Please check our schedule for future tour availability. Happy Holidays and we hope to see you soon at the Castle!

CLOSED CHRISTMAS EVE
2025-12-24 12:30 - 14:00 | Joslyn Castle & Gardens, 3902 Davenport Street, Omaha, NE, 68131, United States
The Castle will be closed for the Holidays, no public tours.

Public Tour
2025-12-21 10:30 - 12:00, 2025-12-14 10:30 - 12:00, 2025-12-07 10:30 - 12:00

Synth Open House at the Castle
2025-12-19 20:00 - 23:00
Join us in the Carriage House for an evening of FREE ambient synthesizer music, bring a synth and jam with us!

Calling all synth enthusiasts! On Friday, December 19, the Carriage House opens its doors for a synth open house! Bring a synth, patch with friends!
This free-form event welcomes musicians to bring their own gear and everyone takes turns playing for 10 minutes. ANYONE who wants to bring their synth can play. It’s a science fair for synths. This evening of modular music is brought to you for FREE by the Castle & Cathedral District!
Where: Carriage House at Joslyn Castle & Gardens (3902 Davenport Street, Omaha, NE 68131)
When: Friday, December 19 from 8pm-11pm (doors open at 7:30pm)
What: A FREE all ages event.

Candlelight Tours
2025-12-18 19:00 - 21:00
SOLD OUT!

See the Castle sparkle in all its holiday splendor! Join us for a rare opportunity to tour the Joslyn Castle by candlelight, as we offer limited tours on the evenings of November 20th at 7pm and December 18th at 5pm and 7pm!
The Castle bar will be available and in keeping with the holiday spirit, we’ll be serving a (non-alcoholic) spiced cider and a mulled wine for those who choose to imbibe. One drink ticket is included per admission.
Advanced registration is recommended!
This is a 21+ event, as there will be alcohol served.
One featured refreshment is included in each ticket price, but additional ones may be purchased until supplies run out.

Candlelight Tours
2025-12-18 17:00 - 18:45
See the Castle sparkle in all its holiday splendor! Join us for a rare opportunity to tour the Joslyn Castle by candlelight.

See the Castle sparkle in all its holiday splendor! Join us for a rare opportunity to tour the Joslyn Castle by candlelight, as we offer limited tours on the evenings of November 20th at 7pm and December 18th at 5pm and 7pm!
The Castle bar will be available and in keeping with the holiday spirit, we’ll be serving a (non-alcoholic) spiced cider and a mulled wine for those who choose to imbibe. One drink ticket is included per admission.
Advanced registration is recommended!
This is a 21+ event, as there will be alcohol served.
One featured refreshment is included in each ticket price, but additional ones may be purchased until supplies run out.

Dan Crane's Castle Show
2025-12-12 18:00 - 22:00
Join us for the opening reception of solo exhibition by Omaha Artist, Dan Crane .

When: Friday, Dec 12 from 6 – 10 pm
Where: Joslyn Castle, 3902 Davenport St. Omaha, NE 68131
The Castle & Cathedral District presents a solo exhibition of artwork by Dan Crane on display in the Joslyn Castle Morning and Gold Rooms.
Dan Crane turns wood and fabric into vibrant, hard-edge compositions that mix abstraction, figuration, and pop culture. His works reference everything from Sesame Street to the rise of Ai. From the Protestant Reformation to 1990’s Lamborghinis, Crane blends nostalgia, critique, and irreverent humor. Influenced by a wide range of aesthetics and artists (i.e. Ellsworth Kelly, Lucas Cranach the Elder, Jim Henson, etc.), he treats play seriously, creating pieces that are at once precise, chaotic, and delightfully unpredictable.

Joslyn Castle Winter Art Showcase
2025-12-12 17:00 - 20:00
Join our end of year celebration with art shows throughout the Joslyn Castle & Gardens campus!

Where: Joslyn Castle & Gardens (3902 Davenport Street, Omaha, NE 68131)
When: Friday, December 12 from 5pm-8pm in the Carriage House Galleries and 6pm-10pm in the Joslyn Castle.
What: A FREE all ages event.

The Joslyn Castle Carriage House Cafe Gallery will host a solo exhibition of artwork by Stephanie Carlson-Pruch. Stephanie is an artist and educator from Omaha who currently teaches at the Joslyn Art Museum. Her first solo show features small mixed media pieces as a Study of Nature and Academic Disciplines.

The “OurStory: Building Aging-Ready Housing at Scale” exhibition features work created by undergraduate architecture, landscape architecture, and interior design students mentored by professor and architect Jeffrey L. Day, FAIA. The evening includes a public reception with a lecture at 6 pm led by Day.

The Castle & Cathedral District presents a solo exhibition of artwork by Dan Crane on display in the Joslyn Castle Morning and Gold Rooms. Join us for the opening reception on the first floor of the Castle from 6pm-10pm!
Dan Crane turns wood and fabric into vibrant, hard-edge compositions that mix abstraction, figuration, and pop culture. His works reference everything from Sesame Street to the rise of Ai. From the Protestant Reformation to 1990’s Lamborghinis, Crane blends nostalgia, critique, and irreverent humor. Influenced by a wide range of aesthetics and artists (i.e. Ellsworth Kelly, Lucas Cranach the Elder, Jim Henson, etc.), he treats play seriously, creating pieces that are at once precise, chaotic, and delightfully unpredictable.

Stephanie Carlson-Pruch: Transparent
2025-12-12 17:00 - 20:00 | Roberta & Bob Rogers Gallery, 1806 Vinton Street, Omaha, NE, 68108, United States
Join us for the opening reception of solo exhibition by Omaha Artist, Stephanie Carlson-Pruch .

When: Friday, Dec 12 from 5 – 8 pm
Where: Joslyn Castle Carriage House, 3902 Davenport St. Omaha, NE 68131
The Castle & Cathedral District presents a solo exhibition of artwork by Stephanie Carlson-Pruch on display in the Joslyn Castle Carriage House Cafe Gallery.
Stephanie Carlson-Pruch is an artist and educator from Omaha. She taught in Omaha Public Schools for 28 years, retiring in 2024. She has taught summers at Joslyn Art Museum for 24 years and currently teaches at the museum year-round. She was a muralist for Bemis School of Art – 1998-2001. Ms. Carlson-Pruch (Mrs. CP – Mississippi, as her students call her) exhibited with the Omaha Public Schools’ Art Specialists’ Exhibit at Hot Shops and Nebraska Art Teachers Association for many years. She has exhibited with Plein Air groups, at Dana College and at Downtown Grounds in Omaha. This is her first solo show!

Artist’s Statement
My theme for the small mixed media pieces is A Study of Nature and Academic Disciplines. Art teaches us what it means to be human and embodies all academic disciplines. I always imbed math, science, history, and language arts in my art lessons and artworks. It occurs naturally. Those disciplines share the same processes and vocabulary with art. My 6″ x 6″ mixed media pieces are an exploration of these connections. They are paintings and gelle prints covered with vintage math and science overhead transparencies. My love affair with paint you will experience in my larger abstract paintings. Color, texture, and pattern delight my soul, as well as presenting transparent layers, creating and revealing what is hidden.

Local Author Series: Mary Kay Leatherman
2025-12-11 18:00 - 19:00
Join us as we celebrate local Omaha author, Mary Kay Leatherman, and her book Her Religious Conviction.

Please join us in the Joslyn Castle Music Room for a free, all ages, event celebrating local author, Mary Kay Leatherman!
Mary Kay Leatherman is a lifetime lover of stories and the author of fiction and non- fiction books. Kirkus Reviews recognized her two novels in 2014 and 2016 in the top 10 percent of positively reviewed books. She owns and manages an ACT Test Prep company so that she can justify her hours reading and writing.
“Women ask me the same three questions throughout a typical day. How did you steal the money? How do nuns not have sex? How can you still believe in God?”
Sister Barbara Markey was the quintessential nun on the run. She flew around the world promoting her pre-marriage training, which helped fund the family-centered programs she developed and oversaw for thirty-five years for the archdiocese of Omaha, Nebraska.
So how did Sister Barbara wind up in a prison?
More than just a family’s response to scandal, this accidental memoir pays tribute to the strength of a woman who, despite the overwhelming odds, never wavered in her faith or her dedication to her calling. A testament to the complexity of justice, the power of redemption, and the deep love that binds a family, this narrative invites readers into the life of a woman who was much more than her headlines and challenges them to reconsider the stories they have been told.
Told with honesty, heart, and humor, Her Religious Conviction remains an inspiring story of resilience, forgiveness, and the beauty of a steady faith in the darkest corner of a prison cell.

UNO School of Music Piano Partnership Concert
2025-12-09 17:00 - 19:00
Join us in the Joslyn Castle Library for a free piano concert by the UNO School of Music students!

Joslyn Castle and UNO School of Music and Service Learning Academy have partnered to present a free piano concert in the Joslyn Castle library! Be our guest as students perform live for friends and family. This event is open to the public!
Where: Joslyn Castle & Gardens (3902 Davenport Street, Omaha, NE 68131)
When: Tuesday, December 9th from 5pm-7pm (doors open at 4:30pm)
What: A FREE all ages event.

Joslyn Castle Neighborhood Holiday Party
2025-12-07 18:00 - 20:00
Bring the whole family to enjoy caroling, cookies and cocoa and a visit with Santa Claus at Joslyn Castle!

It’s time for a beloved annual tradition to kick off the season! Joslyn Castle swings open its doors to invite family and friends to join the Joslyn Castle Neighborhood Association in celebrating the holidays!
Enjoy cookies and hot cocoa while caroling with the Saint Cecila Grade School Choir. There will be kids crafts and holiday decor! Kids will get a chance to deliver their Christmas lists directly to Santa and Mrs. Claus!
Schedule of events
6:30pm doors open
6:40pm Saint Cecila Grade School Choir
7pm special guests Santa and Mrs. Claus arrive
This is a free event open to the public, you do not have to live in the neighborhood to partake in the festivities.

Krampus Ball - SOLD OUT!
2025-12-06 21:00 - 2025-12-07 01:00
Join us at Joslyn Castle & Gardens on December 6th for some hauntingly unique holiday festivities with Goth Night DJ Cemetery Gates

Saturday December 6th:
You won’t want to miss our Krampus Ball! This is a night to celebrate some of our lesser-known figures from winter lore- Krampus, Frau Perchta, La Befana, Mari Lwyd, Belsnickel, Grýla and the Yule Lads to name a few! Creative dress is highly encouraged- register your costume to win a grand prize that will be announced at midnight! The crowd will be doing the voting, so dress to impress and mingle with a motive!
Doors will open at 9pm, and merriment will immediately ensue! Grab a drink and roam the halls of our highly festive Castle, decorated to the hilt! Enjoy fun and games in various corners, a photo booth, mini tarot readings, and dance like a holiday fool to the sounds of DJ Cemetery gates who will be spinning some Post Punk, Dark Wave, New Wave, Goth, Synth and Alt classics! On the third floor, enjoy a top tier art show curated by Matthew Owens and inspired by Krampus and other unusual figures only seen in the dark half of the year. Featured artists include J Barnett, Krissy Hudson, Christian Persing and Rachel Kathryn, all from Evil Eye Tattoo- as well as Katie Martin, Simon Miller, Harison Richter and Katie Wittwer! This will be an assemblage of pieces you do NOT want to miss! Many of these pieces will be for sale- keep this in mind for the gift-giving facet of the season!
This event is for those who are at least 21 years of age- you will be asked to show your ID at check-in. We do have a coat closet for your convenience, but you will be responsible for any items that you leave within it. Doors open promptly at 9 PM, and you are invited to party heartily until 1 AM! It will be in your best interest to purchase tickets online in advance, this event will undoubtedly sell out! Tickets are $35 in advance, or $45 at the door on the 6th, should any tickets remain. We can’t wait to see your creative visions come to life!
