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Past Exhibitions

Some of our exhibitions are available for rental. To inquire about borrowing an original exhibition from the GAHC&M, contact [email protected]

Beer Beyond Germany: History of Brewing in the Quad Cities June 2nd – October 20th, 2024

Immigration Then and Now: Finding Refuge in the Quad Cities (not available for rental) May 26th – September 15th, 2024

Sweet Treats: German Influence on the QC Candy Industry March 5th – May 19th, 2024

Breaking Barriers: Walls Throughout History February 6th- May 5th, 2024

Art from the Archives September 10th, 2023 – February 18th, 2024

Klassiks for Kinder: German Toys with Joy August 13th, 2023 – January 7th, 2024

Los Desconocidos: The Migrant Quilt Project (not available for rental) May 30th – August 27th, 2023

Todos Somos Luchadores Inmigrantes – We Are All Immigrant Warriors (not available for rental) June 13th– August 27th, 2023

Neighbors to the North: German Influence in New Ulm, Minnesota March 12th – July 30th, 2023

Preserving a Dyeing Art: German Blueprint September 18th, 2022 – May 21st, 2023

The White Rose Student Resistance Against Hitler: Munich, 1942-43 (not available for rental) October 2nd, 2022 – February 26th, 2023

Witness to the Holocaust: The Mattes Family Letters (not available for rental) October 16th-November 27th, 2022

Our Neighbors, Our Friends: Unsere Nachbarn, Unsere Freunde February 18th – September 18th, 2022

Hidden Habsburgs: Immigrants in Iowa, 1846-1868 April 24th – August 28th, 2022

Jugendstil: Art for All July 11th, 2021 – January 9th, 2022

Power Frauen February 16th – June 14th, 2020

GoldCoast Glass: Works from the German Home November 3rd, 2019 – January 12th, 2020

Better than Sliced Bread: German Scientists and Inventors June 9th – October 27th, 2019

An Austrian Overture: Classical Composers May 19th – September 15th 2019

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

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☀️ There is only 1 weekend left to enjoy free admission to the German American Heritage Center and Museum in July!

Explore our historic building and discover the stories of German immigrants that settled right here in the Quad Cities. We also have two rotating exhibitions including "Shaped by Immigrants: Celebrating 250 Years of the United States."

The German American Heritage Center and Museum and the @figgeartmuseum are proud to offer free admission for the entire month of July. Free admission is possibly through the generosity of Cal and Jill Werner.

☀️ There is only 1 weekend left to enjoy free admission to the German American Heritage Center and Museum in July!

Explore our historic building and discover the stories of German immigrants that settled right here in the Quad Cities. We also have two rotating exhibitions including "Shaped by Immigrants: Celebrating 250 Years of the United States."

The German American Heritage Center and Museum and the @figgeartmuseum are proud to offer free admission for the entire month of July. Free admission is possibly through the generosity of Cal and Jill Werner.
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There's only a few more architecture walking tours left this summer! Learn where German immigrants, lived, worked, and created a community in Downtown Davenport and the Gold Coast Historic District. Our walking tours share details of residents' personal lives, as well as notable architectural styles found along the route. Tours are $10 per person, last approximately 2 hours and are 1.5 miles long. Register online or give us a call at 563-322-8844 x0 to sign up.
Upcoming tour dates: July 25, August 8, August 22, September 5

There`s only a few more architecture walking tours left this summer! Learn where German immigrants, lived, worked, and created a community in Downtown Davenport and the Gold Coast Historic District. Our walking tours share details of residents` personal lives, as well as notable architectural styles found along the route. Tours are $10 per person, last approximately 2 hours and are 1.5 miles long. Register online or give us a call at 563-322-8844 x0 to sign up.
Upcoming tour dates: July 25, August 8, August 22, September 5
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Open
☀️ There are only 2 weekends left to enjoy free admission to the German American Heritage Center and Museum in July!

Explore our historic building and discover the stories of German immigrants that settled right here in the Quad Cities. We also have two rotating exhibitions including "Shaped by Immigrants: Celebrating 250 Years of the United States."

The German American Heritage Center and Museum and the @figgeartmuseum are proud to offer free admission for the entire month of July. Free admission is possibly through the generosity of Cal and Jill Werner.

☀️ There are only 2 weekends left to enjoy free admission to the German American Heritage Center and Museum in July!

Explore our historic building and discover the stories of German immigrants that settled right here in the Quad Cities. We also have two rotating exhibitions including "Shaped by Immigrants: Celebrating 250 Years of the United States."

The German American Heritage Center and Museum and the @figgeartmuseum are proud to offer free admission for the entire month of July. Free admission is possibly through the generosity of Cal and Jill Werner.
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Open
Learn about where German immigrants worked, lived, and created a community. The presentation will share details of their personal lives, as well as notable architectural styles found throughout downtown and the Gold Coast neighborhood.
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This is a presentation-style version of our summer walking tours. After the presentation, guests are welcome to view the museum exhibits. 
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Free and open to the public, RSVP encouraged.
Suggested donation $10.
https://events.humanitix.com/architectural-tour-sitting-edition
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Free Admission in July is sponsored by Cal and Jill Werner.

Learn about where German immigrants worked, lived, and created a community. The presentation will share details of their personal lives, as well as notable architectural styles found throughout downtown and the Gold Coast neighborhood.
.
This is a presentation-style version of our summer walking tours. After the presentation, guests are welcome to view the museum exhibits.
.
Free and open to the public, RSVP encouraged.
Suggested donation $10.
https://events.humanitix.com/architectural-tour-sitting-edition
.
Free Admission in July is sponsored by Cal and Jill Werner.
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🏆 And the winner is...Jerry's Market Black Forest Wurst!

🌭 A crowd favorite, the Black Forest bratwurst won by a landslide. If you need more, check out Jerry's Market in Moline, IL to stock up on your favorite treats for the grill this summer. They've got more than just wursts! Check out their full meat counter Monday-Friday 9 am - 6 pm and Saturdays 9 am - 4 pm.

☀️ Thank you to everyone who came out and enjoyed the day with us. Thank you to our staff, volunteers, members, and community partners for participating on Sunday. We were glad to host the @figgeartmuseum, @davenportlibrary, The Bookmobile, Immigration Coalition of the Quad Cities, @swensoncenter, Center for Belgian Culture, @qcsymphony, @riveractionqc, and the QC Women's Outdoor Club.

🎶 Thank you to the Wandering patriots harmonica band for starting out the day with music, and the Guttenberg German Band for playing traditional German polkas for us to enjoy.

🙏 A huge thank you to our sponsors for making this event possible: Zimmerman Honda, WVIK, Our Quad Cities, and HyVee for their in-kind donation. 

📷 Thank you @bella_photography_main for capturing the day for us!

🍻 Mark your calendars for Oktoberfest Davenport at Kaiserslautern Square on September 19th, 2026. Prost!

🏆 And the winner is…Jerry`s Market Black Forest Wurst!

🌭 A crowd favorite, the Black Forest bratwurst won by a landslide. If you need more, check out Jerry`s Market in Moline, IL to stock up on your favorite treats for the grill this summer. They`ve got more than just wursts! Check out their full meat counter Monday-Friday 9 am – 6 pm and Saturdays 9 am – 4 pm.

☀️ Thank you to everyone who came out and enjoyed the day with us. Thank you to our staff, volunteers, members, and community partners for participating on Sunday. We were glad to host the @figgeartmuseum, @davenportlibrary, The Bookmobile, Immigration Coalition of the Quad Cities, @swensoncenter, Center for Belgian Culture, @qcsymphony, @riveractionqc, and the QC Women`s Outdoor Club.

🎶 Thank you to the Wandering patriots harmonica band for starting out the day with music, and the Guttenberg German Band for playing traditional German polkas for us to enjoy.

🙏 A huge thank you to our sponsors for making this event possible: Zimmerman Honda, WVIK, Our Quad Cities, and HyVee for their in-kind donation.

📷 Thank you @bella_photography_main for capturing the day for us!

🍻 Mark your calendars for Oktoberfest Davenport at Kaiserslautern Square on September 19th, 2026. Prost!
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Open
We are offering free admission to the museum for the entire month of July! 🎆 

Thanks to the generosity of Cal and Jill Werner, the German American Heritage Center and Museum and the @figgeartmuseum are free and open to the public all month long. Explore new exhibits, attend a program, and explore all of what our downtown museums have to offer.

We are offering free admission to the museum for the entire month of July! 🎆

Thanks to the generosity of Cal and Jill Werner, the German American Heritage Center and Museum and the @figgeartmuseum are free and open to the public all month long. Explore new exhibits, attend a program, and explore all of what our downtown museums have to offer.
…

Open
🎆 The museum will be closed on Saturday, July 4th to observe Independence Day. 

We are offering free admission throughout the month of July so make sure to stop by! We are open regular hours the rest of the month.  Thank you to Cal and Jill Werner for making free admission in July possible for us and the @figgeartmuseum.

🎆 The museum will be closed on Saturday, July 4th to observe Independence Day.

We are offering free admission throughout the month of July so make sure to stop by! We are open regular hours the rest of the month. Thank you to Cal and Jill Werner for making free admission in July possible for us and the @figgeartmuseum.
…

Open
This weekend, we celebrate the 250th birthday of the United States. Many may feel discouraged or disconnected from the national headlines and celebrations. But the story of the United States isn’t something that lives in D.C. It lives with us in our towns, our neighborhoods, and the moments we choose to learn, reflect, and connect with our history.

It’s understandable if this anniversary feels disappointing on the national stage. But this is our chance to engage with the past in real ways: to ask questions, to listen to different stories, and to think about what this history means today.

Across the country, local museums, historical societies, libraries, and community groups are creating programs and exhibits that tell fuller, richer stories. These grassroots efforts may not always make headlines, but they are where this anniversary will truly take shape.

The 250th isn’t just a celebration. It’s an invitation to reflect on who we’ve been, to grapple with the complexities of our history, and to think about what kind of future we want to build together.

The 250th belongs to all of us. So take part in it. Visit a local exhibit. Attend a program. Ask questions. Share your story. Be part of the ongoing work of understanding our past and shaping what comes next.

We challenge you to learn something new this year and reflect on how you came to be in this moment. How did your ancestors’ decisions lead up to the moment? What would your life look like if a different decision was made? 

Share your stories with us in the comments and visit the museum this July, for free. We are open the the public all month long with something for everyone. Be sure to see our newest exhibit, “Shaped by Immigrants: Celebrating 250 Years of the United States.” Our aim is to explore the immigrants that shaped the Quad Cities community and tell real stories about real people.

What are you looking forward to this Independence Day?

This weekend, we celebrate the 250th birthday of the United States. Many may feel discouraged or disconnected from the national headlines and celebrations. But the story of the United States isn’t something that lives in D.C. It lives with us in our towns, our neighborhoods, and the moments we choose to learn, reflect, and connect with our history.

It’s understandable if this anniversary feels disappointing on the national stage. But this is our chance to engage with the past in real ways: to ask questions, to listen to different stories, and to think about what this history means today.

Across the country, local museums, historical societies, libraries, and community groups are creating programs and exhibits that tell fuller, richer stories. These grassroots efforts may not always make headlines, but they are where this anniversary will truly take shape.

The 250th isn’t just a celebration. It’s an invitation to reflect on who we’ve been, to grapple with the complexities of our history, and to think about what kind of future we want to build together.

The 250th belongs to all of us. So take part in it. Visit a local exhibit. Attend a program. Ask questions. Share your story. Be part of the ongoing work of understanding our past and shaping what comes next.

We challenge you to learn something new this year and reflect on how you came to be in this moment. How did your ancestors’ decisions lead up to the moment? What would your life look like if a different decision was made?

Share your stories with us in the comments and visit the museum this July, for free. We are open the the public all month long with something for everyone. Be sure to see our newest exhibit, “Shaped by Immigrants: Celebrating 250 Years of the United States.” Our aim is to explore the immigrants that shaped the Quad Cities community and tell real stories about real people.

What are you looking forward to this Independence Day?
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Davenport, IA 52802

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Sundays open 12 – 4 pm
Closed Mondays

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