2017 History Makers Gala

The Hotel at Kirkwood Center 7725 Kirkwood Blvd SW, Cedar Rapids, IA, United States

Join the African American Museum of Iowa to honor African Americans who’ve made an indelible impact as a trailblazer, change agent, legacy maker or role model in their communities. The […]

Journey to Freedom

Wickiup Hill 10260 Morris Hills Road, Toddville, IA, United States

Jump back in time for a simulated outdoor Underground Railroad experience at The African American Museum of Iowa and Wickiup Hill’s annual Journey to Freedom. Experience the perils and triumphs […]

National History Day Lab

National Czech & Slovak Museum and Library 1400 Inspiration Pl SW, Cedar Rapids, IA, United States

Calling all NHD students -- get a jump start on your National History Day project at the Cedar Rapids History Lab on Saturday, November 18th. Students, teachers and parents can discover […]

Museum Closed

The Museum will be closed Thursday, November 23rd and Friday, November 24th for Thanksgiving.

From Jonkonnu to Kwanzaa: Exploring Black Holiday Traditions

African American Museum of Iowa 55 12th Ave SE, Cedar Rapids , IA, United States

Join us December 2nd at the Museum to celebrate the holidays! We will have craft tables for everyone to learn about four holiday celebrations and their connection to the African […]

Museum Closed

The Museum will be closed December 25th and 26th.

Museum Closed

The Museum will be closed January 1st and 2nd.

Free Admission!

African American Museum of Iowa 55 12th Ave SE, Cedar Rapids , IA, United States

Today we honor and celebrate the service and sacrifice of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. To honor his legacy, the AAMI will have free admission from 10am-4pm and table top […]

MLK Day Job Fair and Movie

Cedar Rapids Public Library 450 5th Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, IA, United States

Join us for an MLK Day Celebration sponsored by the Cedar Rapids Civil Rights Commission, Cedar Rapids Public Library, and The African American Museum of Iowa.  Information on current public […]