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Amana Heritage Museum


category : Museums
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.


Admission: Fee
Hours: 10-5 Mon.-Sat., noon-4 Sun., Apr.-Oct. Open Sat. year round.
Address: 4310 220 Trail
Phone: 319-622-3567
Our Email: amherit@juno.com
Our Website:www.amanaheritage.org

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Amana Community Church Museum

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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.

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Industrial Machine Shop Museum

The Industrial Machine Shop Museum dates back to 1860 and was the original repair shop for the Amana Woolen Mill. The museum still contains equipment original to the building. Machinery was driven by a central line shaft and was powered by the water wheel turned by the millrace canal.

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Homestead Store Museum

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Amana Woolen Mill and Salesroom

Iowa's only operating woolen mill, with looms in operation Monday through Friday. Self-guided tours available daily.

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