COMMUNAL KITCHEN MUSEUM

MIDDLE AMANA, IA

The Communal Kitchen Museum is located in the town of Middle Amana, Iowa and is a historical site that showcases the daily life of the Amana Colonies during the communal era from 1855 to 1932. The museum is situated in the former communal kitchen building which was constructed in 1863 and served as the central kitchen for the community of Amana.

The museum features exhibits that focus on the communal kitchen's role in the Amana Society, which was a German religious group that established the Amana Colonies in the mid-19th century. Visitors can explore the kitchen's various rooms and view displays of the equipment and tools used by the kitchen staff to prepare meals for the community.

The museum also features interactive exhibits that allow visitors to experience what life was like in the communal kitchen, including hands-on activities such as bread-making and butter-churning. Additionally, the museum offers guided tours that provide visitors with an in-depth look at the history and culture of the Amana Colonies.

Overall, the Communal Kitchen Museum is a fascinating destination that provides visitors with an opportunity to learn about the unique communal lifestyle of the Amana Colonies and the important role that the communal kitchen played in their daily lives.

COMMUNAL KITCHEN MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in MIDDLE AMANA IA. US MID #8401900108

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Midwest (Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Wisconsin).

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• telephone: 3196226010
• website: http://www.amanaheritage.org

COMMUNAL KITCHEN MUSEUM
1003 26TH AVE
MIDDLE AMANA
IA
52307

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