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By Hola Nebraska
Updated July 22, 2026
The South Omaha Museum of Immigrant History will host three final days of activities July 24–26 at Center Mall, ending with a “Farewell Frida” program Sunday.
Omaha, Nebraska — Omaha’s Frida Kahlo-inspired exhibit will close Sunday, July 26, after a final weekend featuring family crafts, cactus sales, a film screening and a puppet show.
The exhibit is located at the South Omaha Museum of Immigrant History inside Center Mall, 1941 S. 42nd St., Suite 221, on the second level.
Final weekend: July 24–26
The exhibit will be open from 2 to 6 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday. The closing weekend includes hands-on activities for families, a screening of Zoot Suit and a Sunday farewell program.
The exhibit opened July 6 as part of a local commemoration of Frida Kahlo’s 119th birthday. Paintings, sculptures, works on paper, tapestries, photographs, prints and posters explore the Mexican artist’s image, life and cultural legacy.
José Francisco Garcia organized the exhibition with the South Omaha Museum of Immigrant History, the Mexican American Historical Society of the Midlands and the Linda and Jose Garcia Legacy Fund.
Friday includes a family party-hat craft
The museum will be open from 2 to 6 p.m. Friday, July 24.
A family craft activity begins at 2:30 p.m., with participants creating party hats inspired by the exhibition and Frida Kahlo’s birthday celebration.
Saturday brings Frida bags, cactus sales and a film
Saturday’s museum hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Cacti will be available for purchase during the day. A Frida-inspired bag craft begins at 1 p.m., followed by a screening of Zoot Suit at 3 p.m.
The 1981 film, directed by Luis Valdez, is based on his play about the Sleepy Lagoon case and the experiences of Mexican American youth in 1940s Los Angeles.
“Farewell Frida” will close the exhibit Sunday
The museum added a final day from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, July 26.
The “Farewell Frida” program will include cactus sales, refreshments and additional activities. A Frida-themed puppet show begins at 2 p.m.
Sunday’s program will mark the conclusion of the three-week exhibition at Center Mall.
Local artists explore Frida Kahlo’s legacy
Participating artists include Linda Rivera Garcia, Jeffrey Ballard, Jeri Martinez, Ken Diaz, Kitty Brougham, Marcos Raya, Brenna Anne Nielsen, Mari Dailey, Eduardo Garcia, David Manzanares and Carol Fettin.
Their work spans painting, sculpture, photography, tapestry, paper and printed images.
The exhibition also includes Frida Kahlo prints and posters and “Forever Frida,” a presentation by José F. Garcia.
Related: South Omaha Immigrant History Museum honored for its community work
Frida Kahlo was born on July 6, 1907
Frida Kahlo was born in Coyoacán, Mexico City, and became known for self-portraits and works exploring identity, physical pain, the body and Mexican culture.
Her family home, known as the Blue House or Casa Azul, became the Frida Kahlo Museum after her death. The museum preserves paintings, photographs, documents, personal belongings and rooms connected to her life and work.
The Omaha exhibition brings that legacy into a local setting through the work of artists and cultural organizations connected to South Omaha’s Mexican, Mexican American and immigrant history.
Final weekend schedule
- Friday, July 24: Museum open from 2 to 6 p.m.; family party-hat craft at 2:30 p.m.
- Saturday, July 25: Museum open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; cactus sales; Frida bag craft at 1 p.m.; screening of Zoot Suit at 3 p.m.
- Sunday, July 26: Museum open from 1 to 5 p.m.; “Farewell Frida” closing program; cactus sales; puppet show at 2 p.m.; refreshments and additional activities.
- Location: South Omaha Museum of Immigrant History at Center Mall
- Address: 1941 S. 42nd St., Suite 221, second level, Omaha, Nebraska
- Parking: Parking is available on the second level.
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