First National Corporate Museum

The history of First National Bank, from the “Wildcat Banking” era to present day, is now permanently displayed in a new corporate museum on the second floor lobby at 1620 Dodge St.

The museum features exhibits representing various bank headquarter buildings through our 140+-year history. The exhibits are designed to convey historical events through the use of interactive, multimedia technology, providing both information and entertainment. Two sides of each exhibit feature building façades representing the architecture of each building. 

Each building/exhibit has a specific theme that provides insight to the bank’s history.

• 1857 Building:  The Beginning of the Bank as well as the establishment of Omaha as a city is told in this exhibit. The building, also known as “the shack,” features a Conversation Wall that comes alive with characters from today and yesterday discussing the “Quality Products and Superior Service” that the bank has offered and continues to offer to its customers.
• 1866 Building: The theme of this exhibit is People - specifically the people responsible for laying the foundation to make the Bank  the success it is today.
• 1886 Building: History is the theme of this building as it is told through a timeline of historical bank events. Included in this exhibit is a segment featuring the various advertisements, both print ads and commercials, the bank has used throughout history to reach customers.
• 1917 Building: This exhibit represents the bank’s commitment and connection to Omaha and the Community and its support to the progress of Omaha.
• 1971 Building:  Technology and Innovation is the theme of this exhibit; the bank continues to progress in this area to ensure customers are provided with the best services and products available.
• 2002 Building: The theme of this exhibit is Yesterday and Today and provides information about our business lines and affiliates as well as some of our corporate spaces in Omaha. The artifacts featured on the small touch screen provide visitors an opportunity to see artifacts that have historical value to the bank; these items have been incorporated into the design features of various bank spaces. This is the only exhibit without any sound.
   

In addition to the building exhibits, there is a graphics rail and video dedicated to the sculpture parks. The video provides insight to the creation and installation of artist Kent Ulberg’s Canada geese sculptures in The Spirit of Nebraska Wilderness Park.

The museum is open to all employees as well as the public Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.