boys town visitors center

652pamelad

We went to Boys Town when we had some time to kill between social engagements. It was fabulous!!! It was the best attraction in Omaha. The docents were great and the buildings are well preserved. You can feel what it was like to live in that time and be an orphan who was fortnate enough to get placed here.

theguys_unlv

Today was a return visit to this wonderful attraction that has served so many troubled or disadvantaged youth. The ground are attractive, the kids you meet are welcoming and polite, and you can stroll the grounds at your leisure. The museum in the visitor center is not to be missed. Make sure to send a few post cards from the full-service post office in the center.

SelectiveSenior

We toured Boys Town quite some time ago now. It was a self guided tour through the various buildings and grounds. As most know, it was founded by Father Flanigan back in the 20's. At that time is was to the west of town. As Omaha has grown, it is now within the city. Originally, is was only for troubled boys. Now, it includes girls. They do their own farming and sell vegetables twice a week in the summer months. They now have a Protestant chapel as well as the Catholic one. Much history here. They continue helping troubled youth. A very good work. We also purchased the movie with a good cast of characters and very well done.

jmevans99

Boys Town is a wonderful, caring place for troubled kids. They do a wonderful job. Father Flanagan would be so proud of what Boys Town has become. It's all over the U.S. now and still growing.

jayf524

We live very near Boys Town and come here frequently. In the summer, the residents do farm work and sell their produce in a farmers' market, including honey and all sorts of fresh vegetables (go west across 144th Street and look for the sales barn). In the process of working the farm, the kids learn work skills, people skills and proper behavior. The stamp museum is popular with our family, especially sorting through the bowls of cancelled stamps (foreign and domestic) for our stamp collections. Stamps are two for a penny as a fundraiser for Boys Town. We also like the nicely-presented Hall of History museum, which displays Boys Town history such as the travelling band, the Mayor of Boys Town (students run for office and are elected to this leadership position), prominent graduates of Boys Town, "Boys Town" the movie, and an interesting cut-away model of one of the houses. If you time your visit right, you can also have a free guided tour of Father Flanagan's home and stroll through the rose garden near his house. And if you want just a simple drive through the picturesque grounds of Boys Town and nothing else, this place is still worth a visit.

2BillG

this place still has a good mission they do show you what it is about there. nice place. well kept up. I will have to return again.

TimB875

Didn't tour whole place as was there with kids' H.S. Chorale group. What I saw and took part in was really nice. They do great work and where we went was very peaceful and had a nice vibe.

GoneDivingVA

What an Inspiring place to visit! The hall I history is a superb little museum detailing the history of Boys and Girls Town. Beautiful campus rich in history and connection to the community. Well worth a cost and free with a request fr donations at various spots around the campus. Well done self guiding audio tour.

BarbaraDM_12

There is so much to see in the works of this great place. To know that there is hope in the lives of the boys and girls that go thru there are astounding. Keep up the great work.

paintingsmuseum2

The museum was very well done. No parking fees or admission fees. Donations only. The cafeteria was closed when I visited. The stamps were an additional plus. The only disappointment was that Father Flanagan's home was closed. Staff at the gift shop was informative and kind.

NicholasS197

Beautiful campus but it was kind of creepy that the founder was buried in an above ground coffin inside of the main church. They have a beautiful garden there and fountain and a museum that lets you in on some old Nebraska history. Kind of fun.

CarlyP359

It was very fun and there were a lot of things to do... I loved the historic backround also. I suggest you drive through if you have the chance.

BillyM448

Okay place to go not really much to see. The Hall of History and Bible Garden are really the only places to see here.

jerphil

While recently in Omaha we decide to visit Boystown and see how it had changed. To our surprise all the older buildings I remembered are still in use and as pristine as they were on our last visit 50 years ago.

joycec0

During the long haul across I 80 across the US , we stopped at Boys Town, NE. We were pleasantly surprised with the campus and especially the museum. There was much mor to see, than e expected. The museum is amazing and there is such a rich history there. We strongly recommend this as a sight that leads me feeling blessed to live in a country that helps those who need it and gives them the tools to succeed. We wish another movie would be made telling their story.