Exhibits

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Explore the rich tapestry of German culture through captivating exhibits near you. From exhibitions about immigration to specialized showcases on German heritage, there’s something for everyone at GAHC&M.

Whether you’re in search of a German history exhibit in Davenport or eager to learn about German culture in the Midwest, you’ll find a wealth of information waiting to be explored.

Rotating Exhibitions

Weihnachten: German Christmas Traditions

Die Hoffnung der Pflanzen: The Hope of Plants: Prints by Joseph Lappie

Permanent Exhibition

The German Immigrant Experience

Upcoming Exhibitions

With You I am Myself / Mit Dir bin ich ich

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The pickle hunt is on!! 🥒 🎄 ❄️ ⛄
Starting November 21st, 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!

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

🇩🇪 German American Heritage Center (712 W. 2nd St.)
Tuesday – Saturday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.,
Sunday 12 – 4 p.m.
📚 Davenport Public Library (321 N. Main St.)
Monday 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Tuesday – Saturday 9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

**the last day to pick up prize pickles at the GAHC+M is Sunday December 29th. (We are closed Dec 30th -Jan 1st).
#downtowndavenport #iowa #qc #quadcities #qcthatswhere #deckthedowntowns …

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We are accepting internship applications for the Spring term! (January – May). The deadline in December 6th.

Undergraduate and graduate level internships, independent study, and project opportunities are always available at the German American Heritage Center & Museum.

The museum works on an individual basis with the student, advisor and/or professor to ensure the student has a unique and enriching learning experience that fulfills their educational goals.

Emphasis areas include but are not limited to museum/interpretive studies, exhibitions, communications (marketing/public relations), education/curriculum, and business administration.

If you are interested, apply through our website, (link in bio) or contact clare@gahc.org

At this time we are unable to offer paid internships but we work with universities to make sure students receive credits for their work. Internship offerings are limited each term but students can apply more than once. …

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The holidays are approaching fast and we have many items that would be great to add to your shopping list!

Visit our gift shop for authentic German items, local history books, unique household items, or something fun for that office gift exchange!

🗓️ Our members` sale weekend is November 22nd – 24th. Enjoy 20% off on all purchases and we are always tax-free!

If you`re not already, memberships can be purchased online, over the phone, or in-person and start at $45 for an entire year.
https://gahc.org/become-a-member/

Not local? We can ship most items to you! Call during our open hours and we will happily coordinate purchases and shipments. 563-322-8844. …

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We want to share a big thank you to the Moline Regional Community Foundation for their 2024 Giving in Action Grant. This support will help us with some much-needed maintenance.
https://www.molineregionalcf.org/ …

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The holidays are approaching fast and we have many items that would be great to add to your shopping list!

Visit our gift shop for authentic German items, local history books, unique household items, or something fun for that office gift exchange! We have a selection of Paulaner beers to create your own 4-pack! Mix and match different styles and personalize your selection for your beer lover in your life.

🗓️ Our members’ sale weekend is November 22nd – 24th. Enjoy 20% off on all purchases and we are always tax-free!

If you’re not already, memberships can be purchased online, over the phone, or in-person and start at $45 for an entire year.
https://gahc.org/become-a-member/

Not local? We can ship most items to you! Call during our open hours and we will happily coordinate purchases and shipments. 563-322-8844. …

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Our newest exhibition is now open! "Die Hoffnung Der Pflanzen / The Hope of Plants" explores herbs, flowers, vegetables, roots, and the occasional creature. This series couples the intentional carved marks of 15th century wood engravings with the bold shapes and composition of early 20th century expressionist woodcuts. The result is a hand-colored contemporary portrayal of personal herbology, or the assumed language of a plant and its individual meaning to a person.

Joseph Lappie is a professor and the chair of Art + Design at St. Ambrose University in Davenport, Iowa. He teaches book arts, drawing, papermaking, & printmaking and serves the regional community in arts-based demonstrations. His work has been shown nationally and international including the Des Moines Art Center, Figge Art Museum, & Katzen Arts Center, with artist’s books placed in special collections across the country including Yale, The Art Institute of Chicago, and the University of Wisconsin. He received a BFA in Painting and a BFA in Graphic Design at Ball State University and an MFA in Interdisciplinary Book & Paper Arts from Columbia College Chicago.

Join us Sunday November 10th at 2:00 pm for a presentation with the artist. He will talk about the selection of works, the printing process, and his sabbatical in Germany earlier in 2024. …

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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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German American Heritage Center & Museum
712 W 2nd St.
Davenport, IA 52802

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

Rotating Exhibitions

Weihnachten: German Christmas Traditions

Die Hoffnung der Pflanzen: The Hope of Plants: Prints by Joseph Lappie

Permanent Exhibition

The German Immigrant Experience

Upcoming Exhibitions

With You I am Myself / Mit Dir bin ich ich

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