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…
Join us on Friday, September 19th, 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 Amana’s Bürgermeister and his crew for the OFFICIAL KEG TAPPING Pre-Party and Parade in the Museum Courtyard. Your first brat is FREE at the Pre-Party. Keg Tapping Tickets are only available for purchase at the Amana Heritage Museum during the Keg Tapping Pre-Party. Oktoberfest Admission Tickets purchased during the Pre-Party benefit the Amana Heritage…
Join us for an open Craft Night at the Homestead Folk Art Museum on Monday, October 20th 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…
Join us for an open Craft Night at the Homestead Folk Art Museum on Monday, November 17th and December 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…
Amana Heritage Society to Host Program for New Book on Communal-Era Marriage Join us for a presentation and signing for a new book by local historian R.C. Eichacker on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. at the Amana Heritage Museum (705-44th Ave. Amana). Eichacker will share insights from his new book, Marriage by Committee, exploring the…