Countryside Tours
Travel the scenic back roads in your bus with our step-on guide as you learn the why’s and way’s of the Amish and Mennonites that have lived in the area since 1846, you will also learn about local family businesses and history. You must have your own group of 12 or more people to do the following. We do not combine groups.
Village School Tours
There are a several ways your student group can learn about Iowa history that will work with you schools core curriculum. Kids will be having so much fun that they won’t realize they are learning.
Gift Shop
The Kalona Historical Village Gift Shop has a wide variety of items that you will want to get your hands on. Enjoy hand-crafted items such as our Amish-made baskets and rugs, to great sauces and jellies. We have your Iowa and Amish souvenirs including books on how the Amish live. The Village Gift Shop welcomes consigners who live in the area or create items that exemplify the atmosphere of Kalona to apply for space in the gift shop. If you or someone you know would like to sell something by consignment at the Kalona Historical Village’s Gift Shop, click the button below!
Exhibit Highlight
New Project for 2024 – New Railroad exhibit and Depot update
We just received a $300,000 grant to bring history alive to our historic train depot! We will be doing some renovations to the depot, adding a platform all the way around the depot like it was back in the old days and bringing in a historic rail car that will sit on a section of tracks and be turned into it’s own museum. Keep in touch for progress this year!
Events
715 D Avenue, Kalona, IA 52247
(just off Hwy 22)
Mon – Sat • 10 – 5 pm (April – October)
Mon – Sat • 11 – 3 (November – March) Weather Pending-Not all buildings may be open-Call ahead!
