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Quad Cities Museum Week


  • Bix Beiderbecke Museum and Archives 129 N Main St Davenport, IA, 52801 United States (map)

QC, THAT'S WHERE THERE'S A MUSEUM FOR EVERYONE!

Big and small, our Quad Cities' museums offer adventures, discovery, and hours of fun. 

There is a museum in the QC to meet everyone's interests, from art, science, and technology, to local, national, and world history. There are exhibits and stories just waiting for you to discover.

2022 marks the 7th year of Quad Cities Museum Week. It's all about celebrating our region's museums, unique collections, and importance to the QC. During Quad Cities Museum Week, local museums offer discounts, special events/exhibits, or tours, making it the perfect time for families and friends to get out and explore.

The Quad Cities is home to more than ten museums. Each one offers something completely different to appeal to various audiences and ages.

Come on out and explore! Post your Museum Week experiences on social media using #QCMuseumWeek. 

Find out more at www.qcmuseumweek.com.

BIX MUSEUM WEEK SPECIAL - FREE ADMISSION & EXTENDED HOURS

The Bix Beiderbecke Museum and Archive are a downtown Davenport Museum honoring the legacy of jazz musician Leon "Bix" Beiderbecke, a Davenport native.

The museum houses the world’s largest collection of artifacts from Bix's life, including artifacts from the lives of various musicians who played with Bix throughout his career. Their permanent exhibit space gives visitors the unique opportunity to learn about one of America’s most influential Jazz Icons, his colleagues, and their influences on American music to this day. Extended Hours: Monday through Thursday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Friday, June 10 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Sunday, June 12 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, contact: Nathaniel Kraft contactbixmuseum@gmail.com or 701-318-9822