Connecting Hearts Through Strings of Memory
Violins of Hope Iowa has arrived at the Putnam, offering visitors the rare opportunity to encounter instruments that survived the Holocaust and the powerful personal stories connected to each one. The Putnam will be displaying 12 violins as part of this statewide project.
Violins of Hope Iowa features part of a remarkable collection of 67 restored violins once played by Jewish musicians before and during the Holocaust, this exhibition, across the state of Iowa, invites reflection on memory, resilience, and the enduring power of music.
The Violins of Hope residency, spanning March through April across Iowa, unites museums, orchestras, educators, and cultural organizations to preserve history and spark meaningful conversations about resilience, tolerance, and human dignity. This internationally acclaimed project has touched audiences around the world—and now, Iowans can experience its impact firsthand.
At the Putnam, guests are invited to see the 12 violins we have on display in our Grand Lobby and read the moving stories connected to each instrument. These violins are more than artifacts, they are voices from the past, restored so their stories can continue to be heard.
To learn more about the violins on display at the Putnam and explore the full Iowa residency, Click Here.
In Partnership with:
Ballet Quad Cities
Danville Station
Figge Museum
German American Heritage Center
Jewish Federation of Des Moines
Jewish Federation of the Quad Cities
Missing Voices
Pear Advertising
Quad City Symphony Orchestra
Sioux City Annual Tolerance Week
Sioux City Symphony
Violins Of Hope
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