SEE VIOLINS OF HOPE AT VENUES ACROSS IOWA

The collection of 67 violins, a viola and a cello includes restored instruments meant to be played and violins for exhibition only. Each venue’s selection of exhibition instruments is showcased in the galleries below. Contact the venue to confirm which instruments are on exhibit prior to your visit as some violins will be temporarily taken off exhibit to be played in concerts.

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Mon-Sat 10am-5pm

Sun 12-5pm

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Logo of Figge with smaller text 'ART MUSEUM' vertically placed next to it.

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Mon Closed

Tue-Wed 10am-5pm

Thu 10am-8pm

Fri-Sat 10am-5pm

Sun 12pm-5pm

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Info about Moshe Amiran's story with a title 'Unknown Maker Moshe Amiran Violin', describing his history with a violin made of wood, varnish, metal, and glue, and featuring a logo of Violins of Hope Iowa with a violin graphic and Star of David.
Information about an unknown maker Klezmer violin, made of maple, spruce, ebony, varnish, metal, glue, and ink, with history related to its hidden secret in 1936 and later donation to Violins of Hope, Iowa, featuring the Violins of Hope logo with a v
A informationtitled 'Unidentified Maker: The Wedding Violin' with details about a violin made from various woods and glue, loaned by Violins of Hope. The poster explains the violin's story, including its maker Leopold Reininger-Delz, who built the vi
Informationfor a violin in poor condition, loaned by Violins of Hope. The text describes the violin's worn surface, rough repairs, and historical use in a ghetto or concentration camp, emphasizing its significance and current unrestored state. The po
Information titled 'Unknown Maker Heil Hitler Violin' describing the history and materials of a violin associated with Nazi Germany and its subsequent donation to Violins of Hope, with the Violins of Hope Iowa logo at the bottom.
Logo of German American Heritage Center & Museum with stylized building arch in green at the top and three colored blocks—gray, red, and yellow—at the bottom.

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Mon Closed

Tue-Sat 10am-4pm

Sun 12-4pm

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Information about Paul Leeser violin, with three historical photos and a logo of Violins of Hope Iowa.
Information about a violin that belonged to Dr. Leon Schatzberg-Sawicki, with historical details and a logo of Violins of Hope Iowa at the bottom right.
Info for violin titled "Yaakov Weinstein Violin," noting it is dedicated to Yaakov Weinstein, the grandfather of Amnon Weinstein, who was killed in the war. The plaque features the Violins of Hope Iowa logo with a violin graphic and a Star of David.
Information about the Wagner Violin, including its history, craftsmanship, and features, with the logo of Violins of Hope Iowa at the bottom.
Information about a violin belonging to Abram Merczynski, with historical context about his deportation during the Holocaust and his life in the United States, featuring the Violins of Hope logo at the bottom.
Information about a Klezmer violin from the Violas of Hope collection, with a decorative star-shaped violin and the logo of Violins of Hope Iowa at the bottom.
Information about the Auschwitz Violin, made in Germany around 1850, associated with a Jewish inmate, with a logo of Violins of Hope Iowa featuring a violin and a star of David.
Information about a restored violin with one Star of David dedicated to young Klezmer musicians from Vilna, Lithuania, who were murdered between 1941 and 1944, with the Violins of Hope logo at the bottom.
Logo for Danville Station Library and Museum featuring an illustration of a horse-drawn carriage.

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Mon-Fri 2-5pm

Sat 10am-12pm

Sun Closed

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Description about Joyce Vanderveen and her connection to Anne Frank, featuring a violin and a childhood photo of Joyce Vanderveen.

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Mon, April 6, 7:30am-5pm

Tues, April 7, 7:30am-5pm

Wed, April 8, 7:30am-5pm

Thurs, April 9, 7:30am-5pm

Fri, April 10, 7:30am-4pm

Loper Learning Center

152 Colorado Street, Muscatine, Iowa

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Logo of Iowa Jewish Historical Society

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The exhibition is in the arts wing of Caspe Terrace. The museum is currently being remodeled. Please call 515.987.0899 ext.216 to make an appointment to visit the exhibit.

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Violins are on exhibit at the Sioux City Orpheum Theatre during the April 18 concert and during the two Violins of Hope Strings concerts on April 22.

The violin that was thrown from the train can be seen on exhibit at the Sioux City Railroad Museum during a Violins of Hope strings concert at Holocaust Rails on Thursday, April 23 at 6:30 PM.

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