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

Jazz Artist: Ray Blue’s Midwest CD Release Tour

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

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 […]

$10

Night at the Museum: Guided Tours

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

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 […]

Winter Warm: Youth Winter Accessory Drive

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

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 - […]

Holiday Hours – Open 10am to 1pm

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

The African American Museum of Iowa will be open from 10am to 1pm on Wednesday, November 21, 2018. The AAMI will be closed on Thursday, November 22 and Friday, November […]