DEAI Statement

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.

Accessible Tours

ASL Tours

Tours in American Sign Language are offered free of charge on certain dates throughout the year. Upcoming tours are:

September 30 | October 21 | November 4

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.

Ancient German History

Recent German History

Environment, Culture, and Folkways

German Immigration: The Journey

Years of Mass Immigration

Where Germans Settled in America

Sinking in Deep Roots

WWI: Suppression of German Culture

The Story Continues

Group Tours

Schedule a tour for your family, class, or special-interest group!

Interested in booking a private tour with a group of your choice? Our staff and docents can guide you through the permanent exhibition and two rotating exhibition galleries. For scheduling and rates, email inquiries to info@gahc.org or call 563-322-8844.

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!

It's spooky season! 🎃 👻
Check out our gift shop for some great books about local lore, spooky QC history, true crime, and macabre topics.

Mark your calendars for some truly eerie programs too! Our Darker Side of Davenport Walking Tours are on select Fridays and Saturdays, John Brassard Jr. will be talking about true crime and hauntings of the Quad Cities on October 22nd, Ellen Tsagaris will be presenting on creepy dolls on October 29th, and join us at the Archives Fair at the Hauberg Estate on October 28th for a cemetery history talk with Minda Powers-Douglas. Check out our website for more information. www.gahc.org/events
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#qc #history #haunted #spookyhistory #truecrime #halloween #qcthatswhere #spookyseason #october #books #museum

It's spooky season! 🎃 👻
Check out our gift shop for some great books about local lore, spooky QC history, true crime, and macabre topics.

Mark your calendars for some truly eerie programs too! Our Darker Side of Davenport Walking Tours are on select Fridays and Saturdays, John Brassard Jr. will be talking about true crime and hauntings of the Quad Cities on October 22nd, Ellen Tsagaris will be presenting on creepy dolls on October 29th, and join us at the Archives Fair at the Hauberg Estate on October 28th for a cemetery history talk with Minda Powers-Douglas. Check out our website for more information. www.gahc.org/events
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#qc #history #haunted #spookyhistory #truecrime #halloween #qcthatswhere #spookyseason #october #books #museum …

Join us for our 3rd annual Oktoberfest QC at the Hauberg Estate in Rock Island!
Food, music, games, fun, tours of the mansion, and lots of BEER 🍻
Visit our website for all of the details ➡️ link in bio
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#oktoberfest #qc #quadcities #iowa #illinois #festival #fall #german #beer #bratwurst #pretzel #munich #rockisland #davenport #moline #bettendorf

Join us for our 3rd annual Oktoberfest QC at the Hauberg Estate in Rock Island!
Food, music, games, fun, tours of the mansion, and lots of BEER 🍻
Visit our website for all of the details ➡️ link in bio
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#oktoberfest #qc #quadcities #iowa #illinois #festival #fall #german #beer #bratwurst #pretzel #munich #rockisland #davenport #moline #bettendorf …

Our Annual Fall Frolic Benefit Gala is Friday, September 22nd at 5:00 pm. Join us at the Museum for cocktail hour, German dinner catered by Jerry's Market, silent auction featuring lots of great baskets from the Figge Art Museum, Amana Heritage Society, the DANK Haus German American Cultural Center, and many more.
Tickets are $60 per person or you can reserve a table of 6 for $300. We will have house drinks included with your ticket and a cash bar for other varieties of beer and wine. This year's event will be hosted at the German American Heritage Center and Museum, 712 W 2nd St. Davenport, IA 52802. There is free on-site and street parking nearby.
Your attendance helps support our mission and to bring new, exciting exhibitions to the Quad Cities, educational outreach to our local schools on both sides of the river, and engaging and unique programs and workshops.
This event is sponsored by Koehler Electric. Tickets can be purchased over the phone by calling 563-322-8844 or online at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/699228680807?aff=oddtdtcreator

Our Annual Fall Frolic Benefit Gala is Friday, September 22nd at 5:00 pm. Join us at the Museum for cocktail hour, German dinner catered by Jerry's Market, silent auction featuring lots of great baskets from the Figge Art Museum, Amana Heritage Society, the DANK Haus German American Cultural Center, and many more.
Tickets are $60 per person or you can reserve a table of 6 for $300. We will have house drinks included with your ticket and a cash bar for other varieties of beer and wine. This year's event will be hosted at the German American Heritage Center and Museum, 712 W 2nd St. Davenport, IA 52802. There is free on-site and street parking nearby.
Your attendance helps support our mission and to bring new, exciting exhibitions to the Quad Cities, educational outreach to our local schools on both sides of the river, and engaging and unique programs and workshops.
This event is sponsored by Koehler Electric. Tickets can be purchased over the phone by calling 563-322-8844 or online at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/699228680807?aff=oddtdtcreator …

Our Annual Fall Frolic Benefit Gala is Friday, September 22nd at 5:00 pm. Join us at the Museum for cocktail hour, German dinner catered by Jerry's Market, silent auction featuring lots of great baskets from the Figge Art Museum, Amana Heritage Society, the DANK Haus German American Cultural Center, and many more.
Tickets are $60 per person or you can reserve a table of 6 for $300. We will have house drinks included with your ticket and a cash bar for other varieties of beer and wine. This year's event will be hosted at the German American Heritage Center and Museum, 712 W 2nd St. Davenport, IA 52802. There is free on-site and street parking nearby.
Your attendance helps support our mission and to bring new, exciting exhibitions to the Quad Cities, educational outreach to our local schools on both sides of the river, and engaging and unique programs and workshops.
This event is sponsored by Koehler Electric. Tickets can be purchased over the phone by calling 563-322-8844 or online at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/699228680807?aff=oddtdtcreator
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Jerry's Market-Moline, IL

Our Annual Fall Frolic Benefit Gala is Friday, September 22nd at 5:00 pm. Join us at the Museum for cocktail hour, German dinner catered by Jerry's Market, silent auction featuring lots of great baskets from the Figge Art Museum, Amana Heritage Society, the DANK Haus German American Cultural Center, and many more.
Tickets are $60 per person or you can reserve a table of 6 for $300. We will have house drinks included with your ticket and a cash bar for other varieties of beer and wine. This year's event will be hosted at the German American Heritage Center and Museum, 712 W 2nd St. Davenport, IA 52802. There is free on-site and street parking nearby.
Your attendance helps support our mission and to bring new, exciting exhibitions to the Quad Cities, educational outreach to our local schools on both sides of the river, and engaging and unique programs and workshops.
This event is sponsored by Koehler Electric. Tickets can be purchased over the phone by calling 563-322-8844 or online at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/699228680807?aff=oddtdtcreator
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Jerry's Market-Moline, IL …

Our Herbstmarkt Fall Craft Fair is today from 10 am-2pm. Lots of neat vendors and variety of florals, baked and canned goods, decor, gifts, and more!

Our Herbstmarkt Fall Craft Fair is today from 10 am-2pm. Lots of neat vendors and variety of florals, baked and canned goods, decor, gifts, and more! …

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New exhibition open Sunday! See “Art from the Archives” featuring works from our own collection.
#museum #art #painting #history #german #germanamerican #iowa #illinois #midwest #immigrants #behindthescenes #museumfromhome

Before ➡️ During ➡️ After
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New exhibition open Sunday! See “Art from the Archives” featuring works from our own collection.
#museum #art #painting #history #german #germanamerican #iowa #illinois #midwest #immigrants #behindthescenes #museumfromhome …

Our Herbstmarkt Fall Craft Fair is this Saturday, September 9th! Various vendors and a food truck as well. Admission is free and the event will go from 10 am - 2 pm. We have on-site parking and free street parking. 🍂🍂🌾🦃🎃

712 W 2nd St.
Davenport, Iowa 52802

#events #museum #craftshow #vendors #craftfair #quadcities #qc #iowa #illinois #fall #autumn #decor #halloween #thanksgiving

Our Herbstmarkt Fall Craft Fair is this Saturday, September 9th! Various vendors and a food truck as well. Admission is free and the event will go from 10 am – 2 pm. We have on-site parking and free street parking. 🍂🍂🌾🦃🎃

712 W 2nd St.
Davenport, Iowa 52802

#events #museum #craftshow #vendors #craftfair #quadcities #qc #iowa #illinois #fall #autumn #decor #halloween #thanksgiving …

Our Herbstmarkt Fall Craft Fair is this Saturday, September 9th! Various vendors and a food truck as well. Admission is free and the event will go from 10 am - 2 pm. We have on-site parking and free street parking. 🍂🍂🌾🦃🎃

712 W 2nd St.
Davenport, Iowa 52802

#events #museum #craftshow #vendors #craftfair #quadcities #qc #iowa #illinois #fall #autumn #decor #halloween #thanksgiving

Our Herbstmarkt Fall Craft Fair is this Saturday, September 9th! Various vendors and a food truck as well. Admission is free and the event will go from 10 am – 2 pm. We have on-site parking and free street parking. 🍂🍂🌾🦃🎃

712 W 2nd St.
Davenport, Iowa 52802

#events #museum #craftshow #vendors #craftfair #quadcities #qc #iowa #illinois #fall #autumn #decor #halloween #thanksgiving …

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

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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