Join us on Friday, July 5, 2024 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 for a day full of gardening culture in the Amana Colonies! From 9am-3pm on Saturday, July 27th several gardens at residences and businesses in the Amana Colonies will be open to the public for Colonies in Bloom. Each garden is unique, and visitors will experience both modern and traditional gardens. This self-guided tour…
Join us at the Amana Heritage Museum on Tuesday, November 12th at 6pm for our 2nd Edition of Altes und Neues. 2024 AHS interns, Jackson Kleinmeyer and Cooper Daugherty, will join local researcher R.C. Eichacker to enlighten us on a number of topics related to their current projects. Jackson’s summer project was uncovering the corporate…
The Homestead Folk Art Museum will host its grand opening on Saturday, April 5th with FREE admission for all guests from 10am-7pm! During the day the Folk Art Museum will be open for visitors to explore and learn about the cultural heritage of the Amana Colonies. During that time various local artists and makers will…
Colonies in Bloom Gardens of the Amana Colonies Saturday, June 28, 2025, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Saturday, July 26, 2025, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Join us for a day full of gardening culture in the Amana Colonies! Several gardens at residences and businesses in the Amana Colonies will be open to the public…
"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 at…
Colonies in Bloom Gardens of the Amana Colonies Saturday, June 28, 2025, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Saturday, July 26, 2025, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Join us for a day full of gardening culture in the Amana Colonies! Several gardens at residences and businesses in the Amana Colonies will be open to the public…
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 after…
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 after the…
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