Journey beyond the Millwork district in this architectural walking tour that explores the peripheral space to Dubuque’s industrial core. The tour will explore the industrial, residential, and civic neighborhood infrastructure at our town’s center. The half-mile walking tour begins at the former Rouse and Dean Foundry Co building, located at 990 Washington St. and will […]
CELEBRATE THE GROUNDBREAKERS OF OUR PAST AND PRESENT MEET THE ACCLAIMED ARCHITECTS WHO WILL DESIGN OUR FUTURE HOME Hosted by Roux and Ian Loar Buy tickets: https://dbqart.ejoinme.org/.../tabid/1383928/Default.aspx Childcare for ages 4+ will be provided. The gala directly supports DuMA’s mission to create engaging art experiences that excite, inspire, and connect our community.
This workshop has sold out, however you may call the Museum front desk to be put on a wait list. The drop in pumpkin decorating and mask making workshop is free and open to all at 10 AM. Is your child interested in architecture, buildings, and designing things? DuMA's Community Day begins at 10 A.M. […]
Celebrate the bounty of fall, the power of community, and the opening of four new exhibitions. The day includes family architecture workshops, artist conversations, and a block party. Admission is FREE with donation of a non-perishable food item to the Dubuque Food Pantry. Come downtown and celebrate the past, present, and future of our community. […]
Spring temperatures have arrived early in Dubuque this year and Dubuque's 2024 Winter Arts Snow Sculpting Festival has been canceled due to the warmer than normal temperatures. On Sunday, February 18th, gather in Washington Park and celebrate our community’s creativity at the 7th Annual Winter Arts Snow Sculpting Festival. Inspired by the Dubuque Symphony Orchestra’s […]
Families and fans of all ages are invited to celebrate the opening of Picturing America’s Pastime: A Snapshot of the Photograph Collection at the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum. Sample a ballpark frank from Hot Diggity Dogz, design your family’s baseball cap sponsored by 1-800-Tshirts.com, and tour the exhibitions. Free with Museum admission. […]
Dubuque artist E. E. Kono discusses the work in her solo exhibition, Drift: Recent Works by E. E. Kono, with a reception to follow. Kono shares how landscape, history, and myth inform her approach to creating new work using traditional techniques like egg tempera and silverpoint. Reception to follow in the lobby. Free with Museum […]
Brightening the gray winter days with youthful creativity, the citywide K–8 exhibition features two and three-dimensional artwork by elementary and middle school students, chosen by their teachers and installed by art students from Dubuque Senior High School. The public is invited to a celebratory reception on Thursday, March 7 from 4–6 PM.
DuMA is proud to host the 25th year of this highly anticipated and celebrated exhibition. The 2024 citywide high school exhibition features two and three dimensional works by students from Dubuque's three high schools: Senior, Hempstead and Wahlert. An opening reception will be held Thursday, April 11 from 4-6 PM. Admission is free and the […]
Cedar Rapids-born, former big leagues pitcher Cal Eldred will headline two days of programs celebrating the exhibition "Picturing America’s Pastime" at the Dubuque Museum of Art (DuMA) on April 13 and 14, 2024 in Dubuque, IA. Also on April 13: - Casey-award winning author Phil S. Dixon will lead a conversation about the history of […]