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Past Exhibitions

Past Exhibitions

View our past exhibitions

We are happy to bring new, fresh, exhibitions to the museum multiple times a year. Scroll below to view our past exhibtions.

Past Exhibtions

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

+ Available for rental

What’s New? Recent Acquisitions to the Collection February 15 – June 1, 2025

With You, I Am Myself January 12 – April 6, 2025

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

Immigration Then and Now: Finding Refuge in the Quad Cities May 26 – September 15, 2024

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

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

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

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

Los Desconocidos: The Migrant Quilt Project May 30th – August 27th, 2023

Todos Somos Luchadores Inmigrantes – We Are All Immigrant Warriors  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 October 2nd, 2022 – February 26th, 2023

Witness to the Holocaust: The Mattes Family Letters 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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Meet our Christkindlmarkt vendors!

Trixie's Tipsy Teapots has seasonal home decor items, coasters & luminaries decorated with pressed flowers and leaves, upcycled crayons, and yard art called Tipsy Teapots. 

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

Meet our Christkindlmarkt vendors!

Trixie`s Tipsy Teapots has seasonal home decor items, coasters & luminaries decorated with pressed flowers and leaves, upcycled crayons, and yard art called Tipsy Teapots.

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

Open
Meet our Christkindlmarkt vendors!

Sweet Little Psycho has a variety of holiday-themed gifts and personal care sets. They specialize in lotion, sugar scrubs, perfumes, candles, wax melts, room sprays, key chains, cups, tote bags, ornaments, car diffuser, simmer pot kits, and bath bombs.

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

Meet our Christkindlmarkt vendors!

Sweet Little Psycho has a variety of holiday-themed gifts and personal care sets. They specialize in lotion, sugar scrubs, perfumes, candles, wax melts, room sprays, key chains, cups, tote bags, ornaments, car diffuser, simmer pot kits, and bath bombs.

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

Open
Meet our Christkindlmarkt vendors!

Sunny Dog's is a veteran-owned, family-run, hot dog cart serving the Quad Cities with premium all-beef hot dogs and fun specialty creations. Their menu ranges from timeless classics to unique holiday-themed specials, always made fresh and served with a smile.

"We chose the name 'Sunny Dogs' after our little boy, Sunny, who inspires us to bring joy and family spirit to every event. With a focus on quality, creativity, and community, we love being part of local celebrations and are honored to help make your Christmas Market a delicious success."

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

Meet our Christkindlmarkt vendors!

Sunny Dog`s is a veteran-owned, family-run, hot dog cart serving the Quad Cities with premium all-beef hot dogs and fun specialty creations. Their menu ranges from timeless classics to unique holiday-themed specials, always made fresh and served with a smile.

"We chose the name `Sunny Dogs` after our little boy, Sunny, who inspires us to bring joy and family spirit to every event. With a focus on quality, creativity, and community, we love being part of local celebrations and are honored to help make your Christmas Market a delicious success."

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

Open
Meet our Christkindlmarkt vendors!

Silver Spoon Rings & Things Silverware will have jewelry made out of repurposed silverware. She has a variety of jewelry including rings, necklaces, bracelets, and more all crafted by hand and with unique designs. 

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

Meet our Christkindlmarkt vendors!

Silver Spoon Rings & Things Silverware will have jewelry made out of repurposed silverware. She has a variety of jewelry including rings, necklaces, bracelets, and more all crafted by hand and with unique designs.

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

Open
Meet our Christkindlmarkt vendors!

@redripcreationshandmade specializes in crochet - hats, ornaments, sweaters, scarves, and bags, as well as some sewing including potholders and bags. Warm up with some handmade, cozy, winter goods.

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

Meet our Christkindlmarkt vendors!

@redripcreationshandmade specializes in crochet – hats, ornaments, sweaters, scarves, and bags, as well as some sewing including potholders and bags. Warm up with some handmade, cozy, winter goods.

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

Open
Meet our Christkindlmarkt vendors!

@prayerful.arts is back with her beautiful pysanky designs. This traditional folk art originated in Slavic tradition but is now common is Central and Eastern Europe. Using a wax-resist technique and various colorful dyes, each egg bears a hand-drawn design with multiple layers of wax and dye.  Pieces of shells are also used to make bookmarks, jewelry, and more. 

Come back and check out our spring calendar for some upcoming pysanky classes here at the museum!

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

Meet our Christkindlmarkt vendors!

@prayerful.arts is back with her beautiful pysanky designs. This traditional folk art originated in Slavic tradition but is now common is Central and Eastern Europe. Using a wax-resist technique and various colorful dyes, each egg bears a hand-drawn design with multiple layers of wax and dye. Pieces of shells are also used to make bookmarks, jewelry, and more.

Come back and check out our spring calendar for some upcoming pysanky classes here at the museum!

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

Open
Meet our Christkindlmarkt vendors!

Plants by Brad will bring a lovely selection of healthy, beautiful plants and accessories.

Did you know having plants in your home have great benefits including improved air quality, reduced stress, supports cognitive health, and improving environmental wellness?  Bring some green into your home this winter and see how it improves your space.

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

Meet our Christkindlmarkt vendors!

Plants by Brad will bring a lovely selection of healthy, beautiful plants and accessories.

Did you know having plants in your home have great benefits including improved air quality, reduced stress, supports cognitive health, and improving environmental wellness? Bring some green into your home this winter and see how it improves your space.

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

Open
Meet our Christkindlmarkt vendors!

@o_so_good_winery is based near Dyersville, Iowa and they will have a wide selection of their locally made wines! Grab a bottle or two just in time for the holidays, or grab a wine pouch to enjoy while you shop around and explore all of our vendors. 

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

Meet our Christkindlmarkt vendors!

@o_so_good_winery is based near Dyersville, Iowa and they will have a wide selection of their locally made wines! Grab a bottle or two just in time for the holidays, or grab a wine pouch to enjoy while you shop around and explore all of our vendors.

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

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