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Exhibits on commerce, architecture, communal-era crafts, and the store's role in the Amana community. Tour the museum's "open storage" areas.

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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.

Amana, IA Museums

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.

Amana, IA Museums

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.

Amana, IA Museums


Homestead Store Museum

Exhibits on commerce, architecture, communal-era crafts, and the store's role in the Amana community. Tour the museum's "open storage" areas.

Amana, IA Museums

Things to do near Amana, IA

Kalona Historical Village

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Granger House

Late 19th century middle-class home displays many antique furnishings. Don't miss the 1879 brick carriage house. Both buildin...

Amana Heritage Museum

Three buildings of exhibits portray the story of the Amana Colonies, including religious history and communal life. Video pr...

Amana Colonies Visitors Center

Located in a newly restored corn crib on Main Street Amana, the center offers travel information on the Amana Colonies and pu...

Cedar Rapids Symphony

Professional orchestra performs classical, pops, chamber and family concerts in the Paramount Theatre. Nationally honored Sym...