Exhibits

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. 

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Rotating Exhibitions

German Expressionist Prints

Permanent Exhibition

The German Immigrant Experience

Upcoming Exhibitions

The Prints of David and Sarojini Johnson

German American Heritage Center and Museum

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

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The term "mirror with a memory" coined by Oliver Wendell Holmes Sr. in 1859, refers to the early process of photography. The term's poetic nature helps us reflect on how photographs captures a moment in time, a memory. This is a circa 1900 photograph of the Lady Germania fountain that once stood at the gateway to Davenport, IA. Take a moment to look at this image, what do you see? Who do you see? How does this photograph make you feel? Sadly, the fountain was removed post-WWI in the wake of German-Immigrant discrimination. The date of the fountain's removal is unclear. Today, a reconstructed statue by Jeff Adams honorably stands in its memory.

The term "mirror with a memory" coined by Oliver Wendell Holmes Sr. in 1859, refers to the early process of photography. The term`s poetic nature helps us reflect on how photographs captures a moment in time, a memory.

This is a circa 1900 photograph of the Lady Germania fountain that once stood at the gateway to Davenport, IA.

Take a moment to look at this image, what do you see? Who do you see? How does this photograph make you feel?

Sadly, the fountain was removed post-WWI in the wake of German-Immigrant discrimination. The date of the fountain`s removal is unclear. Today, a reconstructed statue by Jeff Adams honorably stands in its memory. …

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Cans in progress for Best of the Wurst on Sunday! We will have Hefenstein’s Monster, a 5.1% abv Hefeweizen on tap Sunday during the event. Cans will be available in the gift shop to take home 🍻 16 oz, 4 pack is $14. Museum members get a 10% discount and all purchases are tax free! ☀️ If you haven’t been to @twinspanbrewing, take a trip to the restaurant and brewery and try all of their yummy brews!

Cans in progress for Best of the Wurst on Sunday! We will have Hefenstein’s Monster, a 5.1% abv Hefeweizen on tap Sunday during the event. Cans will be available in the gift shop to take home 🍻
16 oz, 4 pack is $14.
Museum members get a 10% discount and all purchases are tax free! ☀️
If you haven’t been to @twinspanbrewing, take a trip to the restaurant and brewery and try all of their yummy brews! …

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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

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