African American Museum of Iowa
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African American Museum of Iowa
See You Soon
Visit our renovated building and exhibit spaces!
Plan Your Visit
Black History Month
Make your Black History Month plans with the AAMI
Learn More
Visit the AAMI’s latest exhibit
Delve into the role farming plays in Black resiliency and activism in an new exhibition developed by the African American Museum of Iowa
Learn More
Digital Resources
Explore virtual exhibits, our online collections database, and more resources that can be accessed from home at anytime.
Access Resources
Become a Member
Your membership helps us preserve Iowa’s African American heritage and bring educational programming to more than 30 communities across the state.
Join Today
Connect With Us
Keep up with all of our latest events and annoucments and follow us on social media.
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The African American Museum of Iowa is the only statewide museum devoted to preserving African American history and culture. Our mission includes exhibiting and teaching the African American heritage of Iowa. We educate over 30,000 people each year through museum tours, traveling exhibits, research services, youth and adult education programs, and community and fundraising events. Explore our collection and exhibits that trace Iowa’s African American history from its origins to the present.
Your Support Makes a Difference
Donate
Your donation enables you to participate in an exciting movement to preserve and share Iowa’s rich African American heritage.
Donate Today
Membership
Join today to help the Museum continue preserving, exhibiting, and teaching African American history and receive special member benefits.
Join
Volunteer
Become an important part of our team and gain hands-on experience tailored to fit your individual talents and interests.
Help Us
Oral History: Collecting & Preserving Personal Memories
3 videos found
Freda Long
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Freda Carole Blakey Long was born and raised in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. ...
Nelson Evans
1,591
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Born in Chicago, Nelson Evans came to Iowa to attend Upper Iowa ...
Arthur David “Superman” Pennington
1,097
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Art Pennington was born in Memphis, Tennessee. In 1940, at the age of ...
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Upcoming Events
Gardening 101 – Getting Started this Season
April 23 @ 6:00 pm
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7:30 pm
$25
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African American Museum of Iowa
Growing Your Garden – From Beds to Household Food Production
April 30 @ 6:00 pm
-
7:30 pm
$25
-
African American Museum of Iowa
Not Just February $1 Days
May 2 @ 10:00 am
-
4:00 pm
African American Museum of Iowa
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Join Our Mailing List
Sign up to receive email updates from the AAMI. You’ll be among the first to know about upcoming events, special promotions, and community partnerships.
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African American Museum of Iowa
55 12th Avenue SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
(319) 862-2101
News & Updates
Employment Opportunities
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See You Soon
Visit our renovated building and exhibit spaces!
Plan Your Visit
Black History Month
Make your Black History Month plans with the AAMI
Learn More
Visit the AAMI’s latest exhibit
Delve into the role farming plays in Black resiliency and activism in an new exhibition developed by the African American Museum of Iowa
Learn More
Digital Resources
Explore virtual exhibits, our online collections database, and more resources that can be accessed from home at anytime.
Access Resources
Become a Member
Your membership helps us preserve Iowa’s African American heritage and bring educational programming to more than 30 communities across the state.
Join Today
Connect With Us
Keep up with all of our latest events and annoucments and follow us on social media.
Like Us On Facebook
Follow Us On Twitter
Previous
Next
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2
3
4
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The African American Museum of Iowa is the only statewide museum devoted to preserving African American history and culture. Our mission includes exhibiting and teaching the African American heritage of Iowa. We educate over 30,000 people each year through museum tours, traveling exhibits, research services, youth and adult education programs, and community and fundraising events. Explore our collection and exhibits that trace Iowa’s African American history from its origins to the present.
Your Support Makes a Difference
Donate
Your donation enables you to participate in an exciting movement to preserve and share Iowa’s rich African American heritage.
Donate Today
Membership
Join today to help the Museum continue preserving, exhibiting, and teaching African American history and receive special member benefits.
Join
Volunteer
Become an important part of our team and gain hands-on experience tailored to fit your individual talents and interests.
Help Us
Oral History: Collecting & Preserving Personal Memories
3 videos found
Freda Long
1,306
views
Home
Freda Carole Blakey Long was born and raised in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. ...
Nelson Evans
1,591
views
Home
Born in Chicago, Nelson Evans came to Iowa to attend Upper Iowa ...
Arthur David “Superman” Pennington
1,097
views
Home
Art Pennington was born in Memphis, Tennessee. In 1940, at the age of ...
View More Oral Histories
Upcoming Events
Gardening 101 – Getting Started this Season
April 23 @ 6:00 pm
-
7:30 pm
$25
-
African American Museum of Iowa
Growing Your Garden – From Beds to Household Food Production
April 30 @ 6:00 pm
-
7:30 pm
$25
-
African American Museum of Iowa
Not Just February $1 Days
May 2 @ 10:00 am
-
4:00 pm
African American Museum of Iowa
See All
Join Our Mailing List
Sign up to receive email updates from the AAMI. You’ll be among the first to know about upcoming events, special promotions, and community partnerships.
Sign Up
African American Museum of Iowa
55 12th Avenue SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
(319) 862-2101
News & Updates
Employment Opportunities
© Copyright – African American Museum of Iowa
Privacy Policy
Website donated by:
Scroll to top