Get FREE admission to the AAMI when you donate new, with tags, winter youth clothing accessories (gloves, hats, etc.). One free admission per item. The Museum is open Tuesday - […]
Expanding our reach across Iowa utilizes a variety of resources. This Giving Tuesday, the African American Museum of Iowa is asking for your support to reach our goal of $6,250 […]
The African American Museum of Iowa invites you to attend From Jonkonnu to Kwanzaa: Exploring Black Holiday Celebrations as part of Deck the District in the Czech Village – New Bohemia Main Street District. Join […]
The African American Museum of Iowa invites you to join us on Monday, January 21, 2019 for a celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. The Museum will be offering […]
In partnership with Coe College, the AAMI is offering free tickets to Cirque Zuma Zuma with every museum admission purchased by February 11. Members of the Museum are invited to […]
Iowa’s history holds a wealth of African American history. From York, the first African American in Iowa and member of the Lewis and Clark expedition, to Iowa's integrated schools in […]
February 11 is set aside for children in the country of Cameroon to rededicate themselves to the importance of nonviolence in their daily lives and strive for education. The African […]
The term "soul food" did not become common until the 1960s, with the rise of the civil rights and black nationalist movements, but foods like collard greens, black-eyed peas, corn […]
There have been many community conversations regarding ways we can combat violence in our communities, as well as how we can ensure the criminal justice system is equal for all. […]
Join us for a free screening of Uncommon Allies which talks about the grassroots efforts to stem the tide of violence in Kansas City. The documentarian and film participants will […]
