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Amana Heritage Society is a non-profit founded in 1968 dedicated to preserving Amana’s heritage.

$10 Admission to the Amana Heritage Museum, includes visits to the Communal Kitchen and Community Church Museum when they are open. AMANA HERITAGE MUSEUM
Reopening March 5

HIGH AMANA GENERAL STORE
Reopening March 5

COMMUNAL KITCHEN & COOPER SHOP MUSEUM
Reopening May 7
Saturdays 10-5

AMANA COMMUNITY CHURCH MUSEUM
Reopening May 7
Saturdays 10-5

06/15/2026

We've recently added to our flock!
Look at this sweet collaboration between Tim & Molly!

*High Amana General Store hours:
Monday - Saturday 10 to 5, Sunday 10 to 3
*Amana Heritage Museum & Gift Shop hours:
Mon - Fri 9 to 4, Sat 9 to 5, Sun 11 to 3
*Communal Kitchen, Cooper Shop, Book Binding &
Printing Press Museums' hours:
Monday - Saturday 10 to 5
*Homestead Church Museum hours:
Monday - Friday 12 Noon - 4, Saturday 10 to 5
*Homestead Folk Art Museum hours:
Monday - Friday 12 noon - 4, Saturday 10 to 5

06/13/2026

The Amana Heritage Society is hosting a zither concert at the Homestead Village Church Museum this summer. Musicians Anne Prinz and Karen Hinnah will play at 10am on Saturday, July 11th! Tickets for this unique performance are on sale now at amanaheritage.org, and benefit the Amana Heritage Society's Homestead Church Revitalization Project.

This historic photo by Dr. Christian Herrmann Jr. is of Louise Leonhardt playing the Zither.

06/12/2026

Jon recently celebrated his birthday and wanted to make sure everyone got a chance to see his video! He shared his favorite birthday treat with our friends at Everyday Iowa during an interview from June 1st kicking off the Amana Heritage Museum season. A big shout out to his mom, Patti, who has a long-standing tradition of making her famous – and absolutely delicious – cream puffs for his birthday. Justin and Catherine loved them! Joe Winters said they were 'amazing!' We hope we left enough for the rest of the KCRG staff.

If you haven’t seen the segment yet, check out the video here! What are some of your favorite family birthday traditions?

https://www.kcrg.com/video/2026/06/01/amana-heritage-museums-upcoming-events/?fbclid=IwY2xjawSX-qtleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFoYW94c3FFMjI4WTdodnlhc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHppGA_5a0-znEBJ1JVaoNQvIMAvIf8Xr7hiaS-xuBdJwhA7CtHsY2dJfStM9_aem_s81Or4oniJhxverSs_4-1A

06/11/2026

I'm told the more vibrant the apron... the tastier the dish! All have a front pocket.

*Amana Heritage Museum & Gift Shop hours:
Mon - Fri 9 to 4, Sat 9 to 5, Sun 11 to 3
*High Amana General Store hours:
Monday - Saturday 10 to 5, Sunday 10 to 3
*Communal Kitchen, Cooper Shop, Book Binding & Priint Shop Museums hours:
Monday - Saturday 10 to 5
*Homestead Church Museum hours:
Mon - Fri. 12 noon to 4, Sat 10 to 5
*Homestead Folk Art Museum hours:
Mon - Fri. 12 noon to 4, Sat 10 to 5

06/08/2026

New art by Tony at the High Store & Museum Gift Shop!

*Amana Heritage Museum & Gift Shop hours:
Mon - Fri 9 to 4, Sat 9 to 5, Sun 11 to 3
*High Amana General Store hours:
Monday - Saturday 10 to 5, Sunday 10 to 3
*Communal Kitchen, Cooper Shop, Book Binding
& Printing Press Museums' hours:
Monday - Saturday 10 to 5
* Homestead Church Museum hours:
Mon - Fri 12 Noon to 4, Sat 10 to 5
* Homestead Folk Art Museum hours:
Mon - Fri 12 Noon to 4, Saturday 10 to 5

06/04/2026

Join us this summer for two unique performances that benefit the Amana Heritage Society! As we work to restore the Homestead Village Church Museum, we will begin what will be an annual series of events that will include musical performances, live theater, and more.

On July 11th, 2026, we are thrilled to welcome Anne Prinz, a member of Zither International and a leader in zither performance and history, along with fellow musician Karen Hinnah for a Zither Concert at the Homestead Village Church Museum. The concert will begin at 10:00am on Saturday morning and will be followed by a gathering where visitors are welcome to stay and talk with the musicians and bring their own zither to play a little with Anne and Karen. The Homestead Village Church museum is at 4210 V Street, Homestead, IA.

On August 8th, 2026, Iowa City playwright Janet Schlapkohl will direct a live performance of a new original play, Death of an American Citizen Abroad. This one-man show will be performed by actor Michael Penick. This performance will take place at the Amana Performing Arts Center, located at 39 38th Avenue, Amana, IA.

Tickets for both performances can be found at: https://amanaheritage.org/product-category/events/performances/. Please reach out to our Program Director at [email protected] with any questions!

06/03/2026

Join us for our 1st of the summer season - Amana Communal Meal, at our Communal Kitchen Museum site in Middle Amana on Friday June 12th at 5:30pm! Authentic communal kitchen recipes prepared by the catering staff at The Amana Meat Shop & Smoke Haus and served by local residents, in our last, intact communal dining room. Accompanied by shared history, experiences, and engaging conversation.

Call 319/622-3567 for more information, and reservations, or coordination of private group meal options.

06/02/2026

***Hours correction! The 2 Homestead locations
have corrected weekday hours.
Sorry for any inconvenience.

Great news! All our sites are open for the summer!

*Amana Heritage Museum & Gift Shop hours:
Mon - Fri 9 to 4, Sat 9 to 5, Sun 11 to 3
*High Amana General Store hours:
Monday - Saturday 10 to 5, Sunday 10 to 3
*Communal Kitchen, Cooper Shop, Printing & Book
Binding Museum hours:
Monday - Saturday 10 to 5. (Most) Saturday's
featuring printing and binding demonstrations
*Homestead Church Museum hours:
***Monday - Friday Noon to 4, Saturday 10 to 5
*Homestead Folk Art Museum hours:
***Monday - Friday Noon to 4, Saturday 10 to 5

Address

705 44th Avenue
Amana, IA
52203

Telephone

(319) 622-3567

Website

http://www.amanaheritage.org/

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