February Traveling Exhibits

Visit one of our traveling exhibits at the following locations this February! Behind the Beat at Kirkwood Community College (Cedar Rapids), February 1-29 Mapping Exclusion at North Iowa Area Community College […]

Storytime & Craft at the Marion Public Library

Marion Public Library 1095 6th Ave, Marion, IA

The AAMI is excited to partner with W.I.N. (Women in the NAACP) for Black History Month story times at local public libraries. W.I.N. members will read the book Kenya’s Art […]

Free

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

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

On February 27, 2024, the African American Museum of Iowa (AAMI) will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the completion of the multi-million dollar renovation that closed the Museum to the […]

More Than Just a Game Program at Clarke University (Dubuque)

Clarke Univeristy 1550 Clarke Drive, Dubuque, Iowa

Join AAMI Museum Educator at Clarke University in Dubuque for our "More Than Just a Game" presentation. The program will be held in the Jansen Music Hall, located inside of […]

Free

Black Women Walking

Ballantyne Auditorium at Kirkwood Community College 6301 Kirkwood Blvd SW, Cedar Rapids, IA

Join the AAMI and Kirkwood Community College for Black Women Walking at the Ballantyne Auditorium. Following the 1.5 hour performance, the audience is invited stay for a talk back with […]

Free – $30

Black Women Walking

Ballantyne Auditorium at Kirkwood Community College 6301 Kirkwood Blvd SW, Cedar Rapids, IA

Join the AAMI and Kirkwood Community College for Black Women Walking at the Ballantyne Auditorium. Following the 1.5 hour performance, the audience is invited stay for a talk back with […]

Free – $30

Book Club 802 with Dragonfly Books (Decorah)

Dragonfly Books 112 West Water Street, Decorah, IA

Join the AAMI for our brand-new book club, Book Club 802. This month we will be reading Never Caught: The Washingtons' Relentless Pursuit of Their Runaway Slave, Ona Judge by […]

Free

Aftershock: Screening and Discussion

Iowa City Public Library 123 South Linn St., Iowa City, IA, United States

Join us for a free screening of "Aftershock" (2022) and discussion with nurses, midwives, and historians about the importance of racial justice in birth care. This free event is the […]

Free