Enjoy Free Admission At This Popular Eastern Iowa Museum

The Figge Art Museum’s first Free Second Saturdays will be taking place on Saturday, December 9.

You can enjoy everything the Figge has to offer including special events on "Second Saturdays" thanks to a grant from Art Bridges Foundation Nationwide ‘Access for All’ initiative that was announced in October. These days will offer broader access to a diverse array of exhibitions and highlight the museum’s comprehensive art education programming.

All The Events At The Figge This Saturday

• 10 a.m. – FREE Yoga

Free your mind and body from holiday stress with a free Yoga session in the Figge’s Quad City Bank & Trust Grand Lobby. Bring your own mat for this movement-based class led by instructors from Tapas Yoga Shala. The class will take place surrounded by art while facing the windows overlooking the beautiful Mississippi River.

• 11:30 a.m. – Welcome to the Museum Tour

This tour is made for first-time museum visitors! Spend time with Figge staff and docents and learn fun facts about the museum’s history and collections. The tour begins in the Figge’s Quad City Bank & Trust Grand Lobby.

• 1 - 3 p.m. – Art Activity

Give a gift from the heart this season with an item handmade by you. Guests can create personalized gift coupons for their loved ones as well as a miniature painted canvas while sipping on hot cocoa, partaking in treats, and listening to musical entertainment from Charlotte Blu.

• 3 p.m. – Exhibition Tour

Explore the idea of giving with a docent-guided tour of Art and Activism at Tougaloo College, a collection created through the gift of art.

• 4 p.m. – Vocal Ensemble QC

Wrap up the day with a concert of seasonal favorites by Vocal Ensemble Quad Cities in the Figge’s Quad City Bank & Trust Grand Lobby.

Plenty More To Come At The Figge

"The Figge Art Museum's mission is to bring art and people together, and with the introduction of Second Saturdays, we are excited to provide a monthly free day, enhancing accessibility and encouraging a deeper connection between our community and the arts," said Michelle Hargrave, Executive Director & CEO of Figge. "Complementing this initiative, we continue our commitment to free admission and programs every Thursday from 5-8 p.m. with 'Thursdays at the Figge,' ensuring multiple opportunities for everyone to engage with the art on view.”

Second Saturdays will be a regular feature at the Figge, occurring every second Saturday through the end of 2026.