AAMI – Underground Railroad Traveling Exhibit
Follow Iowa’s Underground Railroad routes and read stories about the safe houses, communities, and brave individuals who took their lives in their hands on a journey to freedom.
Follow Iowa’s Underground Railroad routes and read stories about the safe houses, communities, and brave individuals who took their lives in their hands on a journey to freedom.
Our latest lobby case explores a brief overview of the beginnings of the Black Panther Party and the Des Moines, Iowa chapter. The case will be on display through March 2022. Photo: Collection of the AAMI - Gift of Thomas Hall
Celebrate Black History Month with the African American Museum of Iowa! Our galleries will be open with FREE admission on Saturday, February 5 from 10am - 4pm, and Thursday, February 17 with extended hours from 10am - 7pm. Along with FREE admission, visitors can also enjoy: A Free Book A Snack Activity Sheets AAMI's Traveling […]
Our latest lobby case explores a brief overview of the beginnings of the Black Panther Party and the Des Moines, Iowa chapter. The case will be on display through March 2022. Photo: Collection of the AAMI - Gift of Thomas Hall
Our latest lobby case explores a brief overview of the beginnings of the Black Panther Party and the Des Moines, Iowa chapter. The case will be on display through March 2022. Photo: Collection of the AAMI - Gift of Thomas Hall
Celebrate Black History Month with the African American Museum of Iowa! Our galleries will be open with FREE admission on Saturday, February 5 from 10am - 4pm, and Thursday, February 17 with extended hours from 10am - 7pm. Along with FREE admission, visitors can also enjoy: A Free Book A Snack Activity Sheets AAMI's Traveling […]
Our latest lobby case explores a brief overview of the beginnings of the Black Panther Party and the Des Moines, Iowa chapter. The case will be on display through March 2022. Photo: Collection of the AAMI - Gift of Thomas Hall
Join AAMI at the Cedar Rapids Public Library for a free screening of "Black Boys." This documentary film "illuminat the full spectrum of humanity for Black boys and men in America through an intimate, intergenerational conversation at the intersection of sports, education and criminal justice." Following the movie, longtime community advocate, Karl Cassell, will facilitate […]
Our latest lobby case explores a brief overview of the beginnings of the Black Panther Party and the Des Moines, Iowa chapter. The case will be on display through March 2022. Photo: Collection of the AAMI - Gift of Thomas Hall
In honor of Women's History Month, we're displaying a series of pop-up exhibits. These free-standing, informational banners are part of AAMI's traveling exhibit collection and are available to rent throughout the year. Products of a Creative Mind focuses on the African American inventors and innovators who have impacted the ways we eat, move, live, and […]