Past Exhibits: WW1 Special Exhibit
WWI Special Exhibit AHS in collaboration with the Amana Arts Guild created a special exhibit to commemorate the 100th anniversary of WWI. The exhibit was on display in the Amana…
Library Archives
The library and archives contain works printed by the community and related volumes from the 18th century to the present. Manuscripts include thousands of letters by community members and by…
Artifacts
The strengths of the museum collections include artifacts from the 19th and early 20th centuries that were manufactured by the communal Amana Society. The Amana people produced approximately 75% of…
Museum Collections
The Amana Heritage Museum collections are comprised of approximately 12,000 objects and 10,000 archival pieces. The collections are housed in three historic, communal-era buildings. The collection policy of the museum…
Communal Kitchen
1003 26th Ave Middle Amana, IA Built in 1863, the “Rüdy Küche” (Ruedy Kitchen) is the only intact communal kitchen remaining in the Amanas. During the communal era, families did…
Homestead Church
4210 V St Homestead, IA Come to learn about the Amana church’s history. This church building is one of seven Amana village churches of the Community of True Inspiration. Built…
High Amana General Store
1308 G St High Amana, IA Established back in communal days in 1857, the High Amana General Store’s exterior and interior have remained virtually unchanged all these years. The original…