Amana, Iowa

Amana Colonies Visitors Center

Amana Heritage Museum

Three buildings of exhibits portray the story of the Amana Colonies, including religious history and communal life. Video presentation on history gives excellent background of community.

Communal Agriculture Museum

Exhibits of tools, artifacts and photographs depict the role of agriculture in communal Amana. Located in a restored 1860 barn.

Amana Arts Guild Gallery

Former church building houses attic gallery with changing exhibits. Sales shop features authentic, handcrafted folk art produced by Amana artisans. Quilts, baskets, lackwork, tinware, pottery, needlework, woodwork and fine art.

Communal Kitchen and Cooper Shop Museum

Authentic Amana communal kitchen house, including kitchen area and dining room, preserved as it was when the communal system ended in 1932. Across the street is the coopershop, where barrels were made.