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    • ADMISSION
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    • The German Immigrant Experience
    • German Expressionist Prints
    • Immigrant Innovators: The Fruehauf Trailer Company
    • Past Exhibitions
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Tours

Tours

Experience the museum with your friends, family, club, or classroom!

Our experienced docents and staff are glad to show you around our historic building and educational exhibits.

Private Tours

Museum Tours

Interested in booking a tour for your group? Our staff and docents can guide you through the permanent exhibition and two rotating exhibition galleries. For scheduling and rates, email inquiries to [email protected] or call 563-322-8844. 

Walking Tours

Interested in learning more about Davenport Architecture and History? We offer two types of Walking Tours that include a stroll through the city while learning more about the city and its vibrant history: “Architectural Tours” (offered May through August) and “Darker Side of Davenport Tours” (offered September 1st through October 31st). For scheduling and rates, email inquiries to [email protected] or call 563-322-8844.    

Accessible Tours

Seasonal Tours

Free tours are offered quarterly throughout the year. These docent guided tours feature our Permanent Exhibit as well as our Special Exhibitions (which rotate throughout the year). These tours also include interpretation in American Sign Language.

ASL Tours

ASL Tours are available by request. Contact us at [email protected] to schedule a tour with an ASL interpreter. 

Audio Tours

High-quality audio to guide you through our permanent exhibition!

Click below to listen to our audio tour of the permanent exhibition and learn about the experiences and impact of German immigrants to Scott County.

Virtual Tours

The German Immigrant Experience

Our virtual tour option lets visitors view the museum from the comfort of your home! Explore our permanent exhibition, The German Immigrant Experience by navigating with the space here.

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

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The best and the meh foods German immigrants brought to America. Did we miss anything or rate a food unfairly? Let us know in the comments!
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The best and the meh foods German immigrants brought to America. Did we miss anything or rate a food unfairly? Let us know in the comments!
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Up next: Shanghai Express starring Marlene Dietrich and Anna May Wong.

Tomorrow (9/17) at the Last Picture House at 6pm

Art by Bruce Waters

Up next: Shanghai Express starring Marlene Dietrich and Anna May Wong.

Tomorrow (9/17) at the Last Picture House at 6pm

Art by Bruce Waters
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This week's From Hitler to Hollywood film was Fritz Lang's "The Big Heat" (1953). Lang was a powerhouse of a screenwriter and director between the 1920s through late 50s. His works range from romantic noirs to psychological thrillers, inspired by the German Expressionist movement of the early 20th century.

Nicknamed "Master of Darkness" by the British Film Institute, Fritz Lang (Austrian) created films such as Metropolis (1927), Fury (1936), The Woman in the Window (1944), and so much more worth noting.

Critics in the 20th century have found Lang's films unsuitable for enjoyment; despite this, his works thrived in America. "The Big Heat" was certainly a favorite of American audiences. 

Thank you to everyone who joined us this week at The Last Picture House. We hope you found Lang's work suitable for enjoyment. Join us next week for "Shanghai Express" starring Marlene Dietrich and Anna May Wong.

Public Domain photographs

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This week`s From Hitler to Hollywood film was Fritz Lang`s "The Big Heat" (1953). Lang was a powerhouse of a screenwriter and director between the 1920s through late 50s. His works range from romantic noirs to psychological thrillers, inspired by the German Expressionist movement of the early 20th century.

Nicknamed "Master of Darkness" by the British Film Institute, Fritz Lang (Austrian) created films such as Metropolis (1927), Fury (1936), The Woman in the Window (1944), and so much more worth noting.

Critics in the 20th century have found Lang`s films unsuitable for enjoyment; despite this, his works thrived in America. "The Big Heat" was certainly a favorite of American audiences.

Thank you to everyone who joined us this week at The Last Picture House. We hope you found Lang`s work suitable for enjoyment. Join us next week for "Shanghai Express" starring Marlene Dietrich and Anna May Wong.

Public Domain photographs

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The Big Heat, 6pm tonight at the Last Picture House. Davenport Iowa. 

Special thanks to the The Last Picture House and Truth First Film Alliance for supporting us in our mission.

Q&A After the show!
Artwork by local QC artist, Bruce Walters.

The Big Heat, 6pm tonight at the Last Picture House. Davenport Iowa.

Special thanks to the The Last Picture House and Truth First Film Alliance for supporting us in our mission.

Q&A After the show!
Artwork by local QC artist, Bruce Walters.
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🍻 🇩🇪 Love Oktoberfest as much as we do?? Get involved and help make the event great!

We are looking to fill volunteer spots for Oktoberfest Davenport on Saturday September 20th, 2025 at K-Square! Volunteers get complimentary drink tickets, a meal ticket, and an optional admission ticket to Oktoberfest Rock Island on October 4th. 

💪  As a small non-profit organization, we rely heavily on volunteers for help with set up, clean up, and everything in between. Help us make this event seamless by pitching in and making Downtown Davenport a great place to hang out!

Check out our openings and sign up here: https://signup.com/go/kxvtoBp

🍻 🇩🇪 Love Oktoberfest as much as we do?? Get involved and help make the event great!

We are looking to fill volunteer spots for Oktoberfest Davenport on Saturday September 20th, 2025 at K-Square! Volunteers get complimentary drink tickets, a meal ticket, and an optional admission ticket to Oktoberfest Rock Island on October 4th.

💪 As a small non-profit organization, we rely heavily on volunteers for help with set up, clean up, and everything in between. Help us make this event seamless by pitching in and making Downtown Davenport a great place to hang out!

Check out our openings and sign up here: https://signup.com/go/kxvtoBp
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Get a FREE Expressionist-Inspired Print!

Through December 14th, 2025 or while supplies last.

Visit both the GAHC+M and the Figge's Expressionist exhibitions and receive a FREE original print made by local artist Joseph Lappie. Inspired by Expressionist forms, movement, style, and incorporating local landmarks, these prints are available at the front desk. Just show us that you visited both exhibitions! (picture, receipt, etc.)

Get a FREE Expressionist-Inspired Print!

Through December 14th, 2025 or while supplies last.

Visit both the GAHC+M and the Figge`s Expressionist exhibitions and receive a FREE original print made by local artist Joseph Lappie. Inspired by Expressionist forms, movement, style, and incorporating local landmarks, these prints are available at the front desk. Just show us that you visited both exhibitions! (picture, receipt, etc.)
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Some Iconic film stills from Sunset Boulevard (1950).

Thank you to everyone who came out to see this film in support of the German American Heritage Center, @thelastpichouse , and Truth First Cinema Alliance Inc. This series would not be possible without your support. 

Join us again at the Last Picture House next week on September 10th for The Big Heat!
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Some Iconic film stills from Sunset Boulevard (1950).

Thank you to everyone who came out to see this film in support of the German American Heritage Center, @thelastpichouse , and Truth First Cinema Alliance Inc. This series would not be possible without your support.

Join us again at the Last Picture House next week on September 10th for The Big Heat!
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Sunset Boulevard, 6pm tonight at the Last Picture House. Davenport, Iowa.

Special thanks to @thelastpichouse  and Truth First Film Alliance for supporting us in our mission.

Q&A after the show!
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Sunset Boulevard, 6pm tonight at the Last Picture House. Davenport, Iowa.

Special thanks to @thelastpichouse and Truth First Film Alliance for supporting us in our mission.

Q&A after the show!
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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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