Dr. 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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Museum will be closed on Friday, October 5. We will re open for regular business hours on Saturday, October 6.
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Join the African American Museum of Iowa for a night of jazz with Ray Blue on Saturday October 20th at 7:00 pm. "Sounds of Ray Blue" is Blue's current CD […]
Free guided tours of the AAMI's exhibits, "Driven By Hope" and "Endless Possibilities" with regular paid admission! Tours begin on the hour, starting at 5pm, 6pm, 7pm, and 8pm. Regular […]
