CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA (February 2, 2026) This February, the African American Museum of Iowa (AAMI) will host special programming in honor of Black History Month.

Throughout the month visitors can enjoy a pop-up exhibit made possible by the NAACP of Cedar Rapids.

MUSCATINE, IOWA (December 23, 2025) — A beloved family tradition returns as the Muscatine Art Center invites the community to ring in 2026 — just a little early — at its annual Noon Year’s Eve Celebration on Wednesday, December 31, 10:30AM-12:30PM. Thanks to generous sponsorship from Hy-Vee, this festive event is free and open to all ages.

MUSCATINE, IOWA (November 24, 2025) — Local and regional artists and crafters are sharing their talents for a great cause this holiday season, and the Muscatine Art Center invites everyone to join in the fun. The beloved Heartfelt and Handmade Ornament Competition has returned, and each ornament purchase supports Friends of the Muscatine Art Center and its mission to strengthen educational programs offered to the community.

CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA (October 13, 2025) — The African American Museum of Iowa will unveil a new exhibit, Rooted: Labor, Land, and Legacy.

This exhibit celebrates the role farming plays in Black resiliency and activism.

Farming has played a significant role in Black communities’ struggles and triumphs for economic independence, cultural preservation, and self-determination.