German Culture Museum

2025 Special Feature: Dollhouses and Showcase of Dolls

Hours are Thursday through Saturday 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. 

* Last day for 2025 season is Saturday, October 25th. 

The museum houses an impressive collection of area memorabilia and displays of Amish, German and Swiss heritage. Focusing specifically on the history and settlement of Holmes County and Walnut Creek Township. It gives a snapshot of life in the 19th and 20th centuries.

Visitors are greeted by knowledgeable volunteer docents at our entry desk, where a portrait of Jonas Stutzman is featured. Jonas is considered to be the "Father of Amish Country". Along with Stutzman artifacts, you'll see "rooms" that tell the story of everyday life in bygone times.

What you will see:

• A replica one-room cabin with a field stone fireplace.
• Kitchen/Bedroom/Parlor Display
• Children's Room/School Room
• Church Room
• Barn Area
• Vehicles, including a Surrey, three-wheeled boardwalk cart and bicycles
• Showcases of tools, glassware, newspaper articles, advertisements, photographs, family memorabilia, church and school papers and programs.

When you come to Walnut Creek, we will welcome your visit to our unique museum. Located in the lower level of the Walnut Creek Community/Library Building, across from the Post Office. The parking and museum entrance are at the back lower level of the building, and it is handicapped accessible.

Groups are welcome by appointment. There is no admission fee, but cash donations are appreciated.

Please call 330-763-1390 with any questions.

Hours:
Open weeks in May through October, with consecutive Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 12:00pm to 4:00pm.