Join us on Friday, June 20th, 2025 at 5pm for an authentic dinner in the Communal Kitchen Museum. Check in begins at 5pm, with the meal served at 5:30pm. During the meal, a tour guide will talk about the Communal Kitchen and give historical context, and a tour of the attached home museum is offered…
Experience both modern and traditional gardens in the Amana Colonies for Colonies in Bloom! This self-guided tour will take you through the colonies to several unique gardens to view vegetables, fruits, greenery, perennials, annuals, and much more. A map with information on the participating gardens will be available in print at each garden location as…
"What is the cost to mend a broken heart?" Join us for a live performance of “Heart Balm,” by playwright Janet Schlapkohl at the historic Homestead Village Church Museum. "Heart Balm," is the story of a young German immigrant who discovers love, a new occupation, the Iowa court system, and herself. Doors will open…
Join us on Friday, July 11th, 2025 at 5pm for an authentic dinner in the Communal Kitchen Museum. Check in begins at 5pm, with the meal served at 5:30pm. During the meal, a tour guide will talk about the Communal Kitchen and give historical context, and a tour of the attached home museum is offered…
Join us on Friday, July 25th, 2025 at 5pm for an authentic dinner in the Communal Kitchen Museum. Check in begins at 5pm, with the meal served at 5:30pm. During the meal, a tour guide will talk about the Communal Kitchen and give historical context, and a tour of the attached home museum is offered…
Experience both modern and traditional gardens in the Amana Colonies for Colonies in Bloom! This self-guided tour will take you through the colonies to several unique gardens to view vegetables, fruits, greenery, perennials, annuals, and much more. A map with information on the participating gardens will be available in print at each garden location as…
Join us on Friday, August 15th, 2025 at 5pm for an authentic dinner in the Communal Kitchen Museum. Check in begins at 5pm, with the meal served at 5:30pm. During the meal, a tour guide will talk about the Communal Kitchen and give historical context, and a tour of the attached home museum is offered…
Join us on Friday, August 29th, 2025 at 5pm for an authentic dinner in the Communal Kitchen Museum. Check in begins at 5pm, with the meal served at 5:30pm. During the meal, a tour guide will talk about the Communal Kitchen and give historical context, and a tour of the attached home museum is offered…
The Amana Colonies are thrilled to announce “Celebrate! 170 Years of the Amana Colonies,” an all-community event on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, commemorating our rich heritage and vibrant future. The celebration will feature a dynamic performance by the GRAMMY-nominated Alex Meixner Band, bringing a unique blend of exhilarating musical styles to this historic community. Join us…
Join us for an open Craft Night at the Homestead Folk Art Museum on Monday, September 15th from 5:30pm-7:30pm. This event is FREE and no experience is necessary! Bring your own craft to work on or try out something new with supplies we have on hand at the Folk Art Museum. Relax and visit with…