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 AAMI’s only fundraiser, the annual History Makers Gala attracts guests from all over Iowa. Proceeds benefit the AAMI’s efforts to carry out its mission to preserve, […]
The half-day seminar is designed to empower BIPOC women to serve on City, nonprofit, and corporate boards and commissions. The seminar co-hosted by the Cedar Rapids WIN NAACP and the African American Museum of Iowa. It features a keynote address by Abena Sankofa Imhotep of the Sankofa Literary Empowerment Group, remarks from Cedar Rapids Mayor […]
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.
Join the AAMI for an evening of music with Rene'e Bryant in her "Love Found Me Tour." As part of the Museum's 2021 Performance Series, sponsored by AARP, this live gospel concert will start your weekend off right. Tickets are $10. Advance registration is required by October 28. This event has a 50 attendee maximum, […]
Join the AAMI for a thought provoking spoken word and dance performance by L.D. Kidd of 100% Over Racism. As part of the Museum's 2021 Performance Series, sponsored by AARP, this live streamed event premeires right before Thanksgiving. Utilizing dance, spoken word, and other live performance methods, "They Drew a Line" will look at redlining […]
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.
Enjoy $1 admission on Monday, January 17, 2022 in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The Museum will be open from 10am - 4pm and will provide goody bags (filled with fun science experiments, activity sheets, a treat and MLK speeches) for youth and a complimentary book, while supplies last.
Our latest lobby case explores a brief overview of the beginnings of the Black Panther Party and the Des Moines, Iowa chapter. The case will be on display through March 2022. Photo: Collection of the AAMI - Gift of Thomas Hall
Celebrate Black History Month with the African American Museum of Iowa! Our galleries will be open with FREE admission on Saturday, February 5 from 10am - 4pm, and Thursday, February 17 with extended hours from 10am - 7pm. Along with FREE admission, visitors can also enjoy: A Free Book A Snack Activity Sheets AAMI's Traveling […]
Our latest lobby case explores a brief overview of the beginnings of the Black Panther Party and the Des Moines, Iowa chapter. The case will be on display through March 2022. Photo: Collection of the AAMI - Gift of Thomas Hall
