The Whimsical Vintage Store In Nebraska That's Packed To The Rafters With Antiques
By Delana Lefevers|Published August 10, 2019
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Delana Lefevers
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As a lifelong Nebraskan, Delana loves discovering the many hidden treasures of her state. She has worked as a writer and editor since 2007. Delana's work has been featured on more than a dozen websites and in Nebraska Life Magazine.
Shopping isn’t a fun activity for many of us. It can be boring and tedious and full of lots of the same kind of stuff. But the Imaginarium is anything but boring. There are more unusual, amazing things here than you can imagine.
You get an idea of what the Imaginarium has to offer even before you go inside. Merchandise is often displayed on the sidewalk outside, and some of it is just so unusual that you can't help but stop and check it out.
The store has two locations, both in Omaha; this photo depicts the Old Market location.
When you step inside, you know you've found a place like no other. Nearly every inch of space is occupied by an amazing collection of what must be at least a million* items.
Things are mostly arranged in rough groupings. If you're looking for something specific, you're likely to find several different versions to choose from.
There are items here from just about every era imaginable. The store describes itself as "pop culture meets every cool item you ever wanted." That's totally accurate. If you're in the market for nostalgia or looking for that beloved toy from your childhood, it's probably here.
There are also plenty of items that will make you stop and go "Whaaaaat?" From toys to records to apparel to knick-knacks to memorabilia to furniture and so much more, the Imaginarium is truly full of wonders.
The inventory at both stores is constantly changing and no two visits are ever the same. If you see something you like, be sure to grab it since it may not be there the next time you visit.
This is the absolute perfect place to find a gift for that hard-to-buy-for person in your life. Even if you aren't sure what they like, you can pick up one of the curiosities found here. Who doesn't enjoy getting an accessory, toy, or home decor object that no one else has?
Leave yourself plenty of time to explore every nook and cranny of the store. Just when you think you've seen everything, you'll discover some little pocket of inventory that you didn't see before.
Besides being full of amazing objects, the stores are also rich with whimsy and personality. The folks you'll find behind the counter are always happy to point you in the right direction - and so are these guys.
