African American Museum of Iowa, Cedar Rapids

Name: African American Museum of Iowa
Address: 55 12th Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, 52401-2202, United States
Telephone: +1 319-862-2101

#8 among attractions in Cedar Rapids

Top attraction, Museum, History museum, Specialty museum

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African American Museum of Iowa, Cedar Rapids

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The African American Museum of Iowa, nestled along the Cedar River near downtown Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States, has been carrying out its mission “To preserve, publicize, and educate the public on the African American heritage and culture of Iowa” since its incorporation as a 501 organization in 1994. It has become the leading educational resource on African American history in Iowa and has two on-site exhibits: a permanent exhibit called Endless Possibilities, and the 2017 temporary exhibit – If Objects Could Talk. Additionally, the AAMI has several "traveling exhibits" that are available free of charge for use by schools, libraries, businesses, etc. ()

Established: 1994 (30 years ago)Coordinates: 41°58'7"N, 91°39'35"W

Address

55 12th Ave SENewBoCedar Rapids 52401-2202 United States

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+1 319-862-2101

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African American Museum of Iowa – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, Paramount Theatre, NewBo City Market, Bohemian Commercial Historic District.

0.8 miN
Museum, Art museum
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, Cedar Rapids
20 min walk • The Cedar Rapids Museum of Art is a museum in downtown Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States. The museum is privately owned and was established in 1905.
0.7 miNW
Concerts and shows, Performing arts, Theater
Paramount Theatre, Cedar Rapids
18 min walk • The Paramount Theatre is a 1,693-seat Cedar Rapids, Iowa. It was individually listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1976.
~1060 ftNE
41°58'16"N • 91°39'28"W
NewBo City Market, Cedar Rapids
6 min walk • Market, Shopping, Flea market
0.7 miE
Neighbourhood
Bohemian Commercial Historic District, Cedar Rapids
17 min walk • The Bohemian Commercial Historic District, also known as New Bohemia, is located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2002.
0.7 miNW
Art Nouveau architecture
Peoples Savings Bank, Cedar Rapids
19 min walk • The Peoples Savings Bank in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, was designed by Louis Sullivan. It was the second of a number of small "jewel box" banks in midwest towns designed by Sullivan during 1907 to 1919.
0.6 miN
Church
Bethel AME Church, Cedar Rapids
17 min walk • Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church is located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States. The congregation was established in either 1870 or 1871, which makes this the oldest historically African American church in the city.
0.8 miNW
41°58'36"N • 91°40'16"W
Veterans Memorial Building & Commission, Cedar Rapids
21 min walk • Museum, Memorial
0.8 miN
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
First Universalist Church of Cedar Rapids, Cedar Rapids
21 min walk • The First Universalist Church of Cedar Rapids, also called the Peoples Church Unitarian Universalist is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
~1090 ftSW
41°57'58"N • 91°39'43"W
National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library, Cedar Rapids
6 min walk • Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
0.9 miN
41°58'53"N • 91°39'37"W
Gilded Pear Gallery, Cedar Rapids
23 min walk • Museum, Art gallery, Shopping
0.6 miNW
41°58'24"N • 91°40'12"W
McGrath Amphitheatre, Cedar Rapids
17 min walk • Concerts and shows, Park, Theater

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is African American Museum of Iowa open?

African American Museum of Iowa is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 10 am - 4 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 4 pm
Thursday 10 am - 4 pm
Friday 10 am - 4 pm
Saturday 10 am - 4 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to African American Museum of Iowa?

Nearby attractions include Lesinger Block, Cedar Rapids (4 min walk), C.S.P.S. Hall, Cedar Rapids (4 min walk), NewBo City Market, Cedar Rapids (6 min walk), National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library, Cedar Rapids (6 min walk).

How to get to African American Museum of Iowa by public transport?

The nearest stations to African American Museum of Iowa:

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Ground Transporation Center (15 min walk)