DeFord Bailey was quite possibly the most influential harmonica player in the 20th century. Despite such acclaim, DeFord died quietly without recognition of his place in American music history. In […]
Join us for our biggest celebration of the year! We are excited to present this much-anticipated event at NewBo City Market on June 19. Come out to enjoy a full […]
A panel discussion of the challenges and opportunities facing BIPOC performing artists. About this event Moderated by Dr. Myron McReynolds, panelists include Simon Estes, bass-baritone; Whitney Morrison, soprano; Sidney Outlaw, […]
Join us every 4th Saturday of the month in 2021 for $1 admission on our #NotJustFebruary $1 days. Members and children under 5 years old are free.
School-aged students and their families are invited! Each month, we’ll learn a new story or group of stories from African American history as we get creative, get moving, and have […]
School-aged students and their families are invited! Each month, we’ll learn a new story or group of stories from African American history as we get creative, get moving, and have […]
Join us every 4th Saturday of the month in 2021 for $1 admission on our #NotJustFebruary $1 days. Members and children under 5 years old are free.
School-aged students and their families are invited! Each month, we’ll learn a new story or group of stories from African American history as we get creative, get moving, and have […]
In partnership with Collins Aerospace, the AAMI brings you a special Black Girls in Science History Adventure where we will explore female historical figures in STEM and the emerging great […]
Join the African American Museum of Iowa for this monthly story time! Each month, we will explore the story of a different African American or group of African Americans and […]
