German Culture Museum

  • 4877 Olde Pump Street
  • Walnut Creek, Ohio 44687
  • 330-763-1390 |
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* The German Culture Museum will open for the season on May 2nd!

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

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 volunteers 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
  • Barn
  • 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 Library Community building. Open May to October on Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 12pm to 4pm. Donations accepted. Groups are welcome by appointment.

Please call 330-763-1390 with any questions.

Hours:
Open May through October on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 12:00pm to 4:00pm.

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