Collections

Collections are the heart of the African American Museum of Iowa. The Museum collects artifacts, archives, and oral histories in order to preserve Iowa’s African American history for future generations. We draw on these collections for all Museum exhibits and educational programs.

The Museum collections include more than 2,000 artifacts, 70 linear feet of archives, and 200 oral histories. In addition, the Museum library holds more than 1,000 volumes on African and African American topics.