Closed for Labor Day

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

“Driven By Hope” Exhibit Opening

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

Be the first to see the AAMI's newest exhibit, "Driven By Hope" opening on September 8, 2018 and runs through August 2, 2019. Driven By Hope, will look at African […]

$1

Dr. Mark Barron: The History of Storer College

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

Dr. Mark Barron will discuss the history of Storer College, a historically black college that operated from 1865-1955 in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia. He will highlight the history of the […]

Free

Journey to Freedom

Wickiup Hill Outdoor Learning Center : 10260 Morris Hills Rd, Toddville, IA, United States

UPDATED INFORMATION: The only available time slots for this event are at 12 and 1 pm. you must be registered and arrive 15 minutes ahead of your reserved time. Register […]

Free

2018 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 […]

$50

Museum Closed

The Museum will be closed on Friday, October 5. We will re open for regular business hours on Saturday, October 6.

Paint-A-Pumpkin

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

Get your pumpkin painted in plenty of time to display it for Halloween. Decorate a cannonball pumpkin from Kroul Farms and take it home to show all your friends. Monday, […]

$1

OPEN! The flood threat has been lifted, please visit!

The recent Cedar River crest prediction is great news, we are open for business, please come and visit! Our hours are Tuesday - Saturday, 10am to 4pm.   For city […]

“More Than Just A Game” at the Ames Public Library

Ames Public Library 515 Douglas Ave, AMes, Iowa

Join the AAMI at the Ames Public Library for More Than Just A Game, A Smithsonian Hometown Teams Exhibit Speaker Series. Iowa's athletes have long impacted their teams, communities and […]

Free