“Driven By Hope” Exhibit Opening
African American Museum of Iowa 55 12th Ave SE, Cedar Rapids , IA, United StatesBe 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 […]
Dr. Kinohi Nishikawa: The Final “Look” of Black Books, Who is the Audience for African American Literature?
Cornell College 600 1st St SW, Mt Vernon, IADr. Kinohi Nishikawa presents: Who is the audience for African American literature? It's a Question that has hovered over the profession of black authorship for much of the twentieth century. […]
Dr. Mark Barron: The History of Storer College
African American Museum of Iowa 55 12th Ave SE, Cedar Rapids , IA, United StatesDr. 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 […]
Journey to Freedom
Wickiup Hill Outdoor Learning Center : 10260 Morris Hills Rd, Toddville, IA, United StatesUPDATED 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 […]
2018 History Makers Gala
The Hotel at Kirkwood Center 7725 Kirkwood Blvd SW, Cedar Rapids, IA, United StatesJoin 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 […]
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 StatesGet 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, […]
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, IowaJoin 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 […]