The German American Heritage Center, also known as the Germania-Miller/Standard Hotel, is a cultural center and museum in Davenport, Iowa, United States, that chronicles and preserves the history of German-Americans in the Midwest region. The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983.
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Located in a restored, 1800s, former hotel., with ample off-street parking. Its located within blocks of the heart of downtown Dsvenport, riverfront parks, and the minor league baseball park.
The museum has a gift store, a couple restored rooms from it's days as a hotel, an extensive display of the history of German immigration to the Midwest and how it related to events happening in Germany, as well as artifacts and stories relating to immigrant life in Davenport from the early 1800s to the early 1900s.
Currently there is a large display related to the WWI time period, and the suspicion and animosity towards Germans in the area. The State of Iowa even passed laws forbidding the use of the German language.
A current, smaller display is of the magician Harry Houdini, and includes video clips of him performing, and artifacts such as some of the handcuffs he used in his performances.
The building is handicap accessible, and has an elevator to the upper floors.
The museum regularly puts on special programs, including music and holiday...
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I've driven by there several times but had never stopped in to see it. I visited my daughter off campus at Augustana College and we decided to finally visit it since I'm half German. Enjoyed the history of German migration as well as German contributions to society. The original settlement in New Ulm, MN was highlighted and I've actually been there for a festival. Normally, adult admission to the museum is $5 but due to a special museum event in Iowa over Father's Day weekend, the...
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I love this place! The museum shows some really interesting items. There is even rooms set up from when it was a hotel I believe. There are craft events three times a year upstairs. At Christmas, there is a bigger event with German music, food and crafters. The gift shop has very nice items you can purchase as well. At Halloween there are walking tours of places said to be haunted and sinister histories in downtown. It's a great way to spend...
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