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    • German Expressionist Prints
    • The Prints of David and Sarojini Johnson
    • Past Exhibitions
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Admission

Admission

Willkommen!

We offer entry discounts to certain groups, see details below

Regular Admission

$8
$6
$5
$5
FREE
FREE

Adults 18-59
Seniors 60+
Youth 4-17 and Students (with ID)
Military and Veterans
3 and under
Members

Museums for All

Families with SNAP, WIC, or EBT cards are free

The GAHC&M is a proud member ofΒ Museums for All. We are happy to offer free admission to households (limit 4 people) who receive food assistance (SNAP benefits) and show their EBT card. Museums for All invites low-income visitors to feel welcome at cultural institutions.

Blue Star Museums

Free admission to active military and their immediate family members

The GAHC&M participates in Blue Star Museums which provides free admission to active military and their immediate family members Armed Forces Day through Labor Day annually.

Special Events

We offer free admission during some special events throughout the year.
Visit the museum free of charge on the following days:

  • January: Community Open House Weekend
  • Saturday before Easter weekend: Eiermarkt Spring Vendor Fair
  • Family Free Day – varies
  • September: Herbstmarkt Fall Vendor Fair
  • 2nd Saturday in December: Christkindlmarkt Vendor Fair
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German American Heritage Center and Museum

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Museum exploring the German immigrant experience and history of Davenport and Iowa!

Open
Meet our Christkindlmarkt vendors! 

ABCanning is based in Long Grove, Iowa and prepares home-canned veggies, fruits, jams, pickles, sauces and more! Check out their delicious, locally produced goodies. These would make great gifts or treats to bring to a party to share. 

❄️ Christkindlmarkt Quad Cities
Saturday December 13th, 2025
10 am - 6 pm
πŸ“German American Heritage Center and Museum
712 W 2nd St. Davenport, Iowa

Meet our Christkindlmarkt vendors!

ABCanning is based in Long Grove, Iowa and prepares home-canned veggies, fruits, jams, pickles, sauces and more! Check out their delicious, locally produced goodies. These would make great gifts or treats to bring to a party to share.

❄️ Christkindlmarkt Quad Cities
Saturday December 13th, 2025
10 am – 6 pm
πŸ“German American Heritage Center and Museum
712 W 2nd St. Davenport, Iowa
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Open
UPCOMING KRAMPUS EVENTS

Krampus Nights at the Quad City Botanical Center 
12/5 FRIDAY AND 12/6 SATURDAY  6-8PM
Meet the infamous Krampus and take your own photos. Visit with the GAHC+M to learn the folklore of Krampus and make your own Krampus masks. 

Krampus Walk - Friday December 5th 
2-5 pm, beginning at Schuetzen Park. More info on 4th slide.

Krampus at Christkindlmarkt Saturday December 13th!
QC Krampus will be at the German American Heritage Center from 2 - 5 pm.

UPCOMING KRAMPUS EVENTS

Krampus Nights at the Quad City Botanical Center
12/5 FRIDAY AND 12/6 SATURDAY 6-8PM
Meet the infamous Krampus and take your own photos. Visit with the GAHC+M to learn the folklore of Krampus and make your own Krampus masks.

Krampus Walk – Friday December 5th
2-5 pm, beginning at Schuetzen Park. More info on 4th slide.

Krampus at Christkindlmarkt Saturday December 13th!
QC Krampus will be at the German American Heritage Center from 2 – 5 pm.
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Open
Stop by and check out the variety of gifts and goodies in our gift shop! All purchases are tax-free and support the GAHC+M, a 501c3 nonprofit. Keep your dollars local this season and support local businesses! 712 w 2nd St. Davenport, Iowa
Tuesdays-Saturdays 10-4
Sundays 12-4

Stop by and check out the variety of gifts and goodies in our gift shop! All purchases are tax-free and support the GAHC+M, a 501c3 nonprofit. Keep your dollars local this season and support local businesses! 712 w 2nd St. Davenport, Iowa
Tuesdays-Saturdays 10-4
Sundays 12-4
…

Open
Stop by and check out the variety of gifts and goodies in our gift shop! All purchases are tax-free and support the GAHC+M, a 501c3 nonprofit. Keep your dollars local this season and support local businesses! 712 W 2nd St. Davenport, Iowa. 
Tuesdays-Saturdays 10-4
Sundays 12-4

Stop by and check out the variety of gifts and goodies in our gift shop! All purchases are tax-free and support the GAHC+M, a 501c3 nonprofit. Keep your dollars local this season and support local businesses! 712 W 2nd St. Davenport, Iowa.
Tuesdays-Saturdays 10-4
Sundays 12-4
…

Open
πŸ›οΈ Shop small this weekend and visit us on museum store Sunday! 

🍫 We have merchandise markdowns, new arrivals like German chocolate, sweets, and chocolate advent calendars, authentic glass ornaments, beer, and much more. 

πŸ† Every purchase gets you an entry in our raffle for a $25 gift certificate in our museum store. 

All of our merchandise is tax-free and supports the museum as a non-profit organization. Keep your dollars local this season to support the Quad Cities!

🎁 Give a gift membership this season to provide access to our programs and exhibitions for a full year. Giving the gift of experience and community is another great way to show your support for a local organization. Members get free admission to all of our Kaffee und Kuchen programs on Sundays, free admission to the museum, discounts on workshops and classes, and more. You can gift a membership online or stop by in person at the front desk. 
https://german-american-heritage-center.square.site/

πŸ›οΈ Shop small this weekend and visit us on museum store Sunday!

🍫 We have merchandise markdowns, new arrivals like German chocolate, sweets, and chocolate advent calendars, authentic glass ornaments, beer, and much more.

πŸ† Every purchase gets you an entry in our raffle for a $25 gift certificate in our museum store.

All of our merchandise is tax-free and supports the museum as a non-profit organization. Keep your dollars local this season to support the Quad Cities!

🎁 Give a gift membership this season to provide access to our programs and exhibitions for a full year. Giving the gift of experience and community is another great way to show your support for a local organization. Members get free admission to all of our Kaffee und Kuchen programs on Sundays, free admission to the museum, discounts on workshops and classes, and more. You can gift a membership online or stop by in person at the front desk.
https://german-american-heritage-center.square.site/
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Open
712 W 2nd St. Davenport, Iowa 52802
Sundays 12-4
Tuesdays-Saturdays 10-4

712 W 2nd St. Davenport, Iowa 52802
Sundays 12-4
Tuesdays-Saturdays 10-4
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Open
πŸ•°οΈ Here's a look at our hours this week! We will be closed on Thursday November 27th for Thanksgiving. 

πŸ¦ƒ  Wishing everyone a safe and joyful holiday.

πŸ•°οΈ Here`s a look at our hours this week! We will be closed on Thursday November 27th for Thanksgiving.

πŸ¦ƒ Wishing everyone a safe and joyful holiday.
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Open
The pickle hunt is on!! πŸ₯’ πŸŽ„ ❄️ β›„

Starting November 20th, search downtown Davenport for hidden pickles!

Find 10 pickles to win a pickle ornament for your own tree and be entered into a drawing for a chances to win downtown gift cards and a Grand Prize Basket. This year's prize pickles are made out of clay by a local artist.

πŸ† Pick up an official card at one of the participating businesses to play. Turn in your completed card into one of the following locations: 

πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ German American Heritage Center (712 W. 2nd St.) 
Tuesday – Saturday 10 am – 4 pm
Sunday 12 – 4 pm

πŸ“š Davenport Public Library (321 N. Main St.) 
Monday 9 am - 8 pm
Tuesday - Saturday 9 am – 5:30 pm

**the last day to pick up prize pickles at the GAHC+M is Tuesday December 23rd (while supplies last). (We are closed Dec 24th -Jan 1st).

The pickle hunt is on!! πŸ₯’ πŸŽ„ ❄️ β›„

Starting November 20th, search downtown Davenport for hidden pickles!

Find 10 pickles to win a pickle ornament for your own tree and be entered into a drawing for a chances to win downtown gift cards and a Grand Prize Basket. This year`s prize pickles are made out of clay by a local artist.

πŸ† Pick up an official card at one of the participating businesses to play. Turn in your completed card into one of the following locations:

πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ German American Heritage Center (712 W. 2nd St.)
Tuesday – Saturday 10 am – 4 pm
Sunday 12 – 4 pm

πŸ“š Davenport Public Library (321 N. Main St.)
Monday 9 am – 8 pm
Tuesday – Saturday 9 am – 5:30 pm

**the last day to pick up prize pickles at the GAHC+M is Tuesday December 23rd (while supplies last). (We are closed Dec 24th -Jan 1st).
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German American Heritage Center & Museum
712 W 2nd St.
Davenport, IA 52802

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Tuesdays – Saturdays open 10 am – 4 pm
Sundays open 12 – 4 pm
Closed Mondays

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Closed Mondays

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