German American
Heritage Center & Museum
We are a museum dedicated to sharing fun and educational experiences and stories with you and your entire family! From engaging exhibits to a German gift shop, there is something for everyone here at the German American Heritage Center & Museum!
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Current Exhibits
The German Immigrant Experience
Enjoy an interactive experience as you learn about immigrants’ journey by sea, train and foot, to their final destination at the museum’s building, which was originally a very busy hotel for thousands of immigrants in the 1860s.
ExploreThe History We Hold: Highlights From the GAHC Collection
From accordions to zithers, the GAHC’s collection is varied and growing. It is from these objects that lessons from our ancestors are learned. With the memories they contain, artifacts offer […]
ExploreValor & Victory Gardens: WWII in the Hawkeye State
WWII was a global conflict that forever altered society and touched the lives of people around the world, including right here in Iowa. The year 2020 marks the 75th anniversary […]
ExploreDavenport is “the most German city, not only in the State, but in all the Middle West, the center of all German activities in the State.”
– Joseph Eiboeck, a veteran German newspaperman, 1900
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Programs & Events
We are dedicated to providing unique and informative events and programming. Check back often for new and exciting programs, workshops, and more!
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Education
From classroom visits to field trips to online resources, our museum has you covered when it comes to experiential learning.
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