Old Capitol Museum hosts educational programming in conjunction with our changing exhibits, topical themes, and our mission. Use this section to learn about our program series and see what's coming up.

old capitol roundtable

OLD CAPITOL ROUNDTABLE

Guest speakers on a range of topics related to current events, exhibits, & more. 

Staff picks

STAFF PICKS

UIPM staff shares things in collections they find special in this new digital series. 

my collections

MY COLLECTIONS

A collaborative exhibition series featuring personal collections of yours. 

museum weird

MUSEUM WEIRD

Our student-researched & produced podcast dives into all-things-museums. 

exhibition spotlight

EXHIBITION SPOTLIGHT

Educational programs to illuminate an aspect of current, changing UIPM exhibits. 

connected for life

CONNECTED FOR LIFE

Object-based digital programming to foster active minds for senior living communities. 

Calendar

Book Club at the Museum promotional image

Book Club at the Museum

Monday, February 2, 2026 7:00pm to 8:00pm
Old Capitol Museum

Students, join the book club that meets monthly inside the iconic Old Capitol Museum, with books of all genres, chosen by you. Come read, wonder, and connect as we transform this timeless building into a cozy retreat for shared stories and spirited discussion in the Pentacrest Museums first ever student book club.

For the Spring 2026 semester, Book Club @ the Museum will meet on the following Mondays from 7 to 8 p.m. at Old Cap:

Feb. 2 (Please note: for February's book club meeting, we'll get to...

DEATH OF A BREWER: Trailer Teaser Screening & Discussion promotional image

DEATH OF A BREWER: Trailer Teaser Screening & Discussion

Thursday, February 19, 2026 5:30pm
Old Capitol Museum
Death of a Brewer film trailer screening and discussion at Old Capitol Museum as part of FREE WEEK in Iowa City
Piano Sundays at Old Capitol: Ksenia Nosikova and Studio promotional image

Piano Sundays at Old Capitol: Ksenia Nosikova and Studio

Sunday, March 1, 2026 1:30pm
Old Capitol Museum

Piano Sundays at Old Capitol

This event will feature Ksenia Nosikova and Studio.

Upcoming Piano Sundays at Old Capitol:
May 3, 2026 | Alan Huckleberry and Studio

This concert is free and open to the public.

Book Club at the Museum promotional image

Book Club at the Museum

Monday, March 2, 2026 7:00pm to 8:00pm
Old Capitol Museum

Students, join the book club that meets monthly inside the iconic Old Capitol Museum, with books of all genres, chosen by you. Come read, wonder, and connect as we transform this timeless building into a cozy retreat for shared stories and spirited discussion in the Pentacrest Museums first ever student book club.

For the Spring 2026 semester, Book Club @ the Museum will meet on the following Mondays from 7 to 8 p.m. at Old Cap:

Feb. 2 (Please note: for February's book club meeting, we'll get to...

Book Club at the Museum promotional image

Book Club at the Museum

Monday, April 6, 2026 7:00pm to 8:00pm
Old Capitol Museum

Students, join the book club that meets monthly inside the iconic Old Capitol Museum, with books of all genres, chosen by you. Come read, wonder, and connect as we transform this timeless building into a cozy retreat for shared stories and spirited discussion in the Pentacrest Museums first ever student book club.

For the Spring 2026 semester, Book Club @ the Museum will meet on the following Mondays from 7 to 8 p.m. at Old Cap:

Feb. 2 (Please note: for February's book club meeting, we'll get to...

Piano Sundays at Old Capitol: Alan Huckleberry and Studio promotional image

Piano Sundays at Old Capitol: Alan Huckleberry and Studio

Sunday, May 3, 2026 1:30pm
Old Capitol Museum

Piano Sundays at Old Capitol

This event will feature Alan Huckleberry and Studio.

This concert is free and open to the public.

Book Club at the Museum promotional image

Book Club at the Museum

Monday, May 4, 2026 7:00pm to 8:00pm
Old Capitol Museum

Students, join the book club that meets monthly inside the iconic Old Capitol Museum, with books of all genres, chosen by you. Come read, wonder, and connect as we transform this timeless building into a cozy retreat for shared stories and spirited discussion in the Pentacrest Museums first ever student book club.

For the Spring 2026 semester, Book Club @ the Museum will meet on the following Mondays from 7 to 8 p.m. at Old Cap:

Feb. 2 (Please note: for February's book club meeting, we'll get to...

The Pentacrest Museums value intercampus collaborations across all disciplines. Our educational scope has a far reach and we do our best work when collaborating. Have an idea for a programming collaboration?
Let us know!