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African American Museum of Iowa

Name: African American Museum of Iowa
Address: 55 12th Avenue Southeast, Cedar Rapids, IA, 52401, US

55 12th Avenue Southeast

Cedar Rapids, IA 52401

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319-862-2101

Our Mission

To preserve, exhibit, and teach the African American heritage of Iowa.

Our Vision

We envision building a community that comes together to foster a greater understanding and appreciation of Iowa’s African American history and culture through conversation, engagement, and reflection.

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