Iowa Museum Week

Iowa Museum Week: Wednesday June 10th

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Museums Serve as Stewards to Iowa’s Collections

Iowa’s museums play a crucial role in preserving the historical fabric, natural resources, identity and memory of our state through the careful stewardship of art, artifacts, archives, the built environment, flora, fauna, and historic sites.

The Dubuque Museum of Art joins in the statewide celebration of Iowa’s museums by participating in Iowa Museum Week this week of June 8-14. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Iowa Museum Week will be virtual, raising awareness of the many aspects of museum work over the course of the week.

#iowamuseumweek #dbqart

Iowa Museum Week: Tuesday June 9th

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Museums are Substantial Economic Contributors

Iowa’s museums enrich our communities and contribute to the state economy through job creation, industry attraction, and worker retention; the purchase of goods and services; and as leading visitor destinations, attract tourism revenue to their communities and the state.

That being said – Have we shown you the great stuff in the DuMA Gift Shop lately?! Check out the pics below and message us if you see something you just can’t live without!

The Dubuque Museum of Art joins in a statewide celebration of Iowa’s museums by participating in Iowa Museum Week this week of June 8-14. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Iowa Museum Week will be virtual, raising awareness of the many aspects of museum work over the course of the week.

#iowamuseumweek #dbqart

Iowa Museum Week: Monday June 8th

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Museums Are Valued Educational Resources

Iowa’s museums provide educational resources and programs that support educators, expand learning opportunities for all ages, and provide active learning environments.

The Dubuque Museum of Art joins in a statewide celebration of Iowa’s museums by participating in Iowa Museum Week this week of June 8-14. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Iowa Museum Week will be virtual, raising awareness of the many aspects of museum work over the course of the week.

#iowamuseumweek #dbqart