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    Amish & Mennonite Heritage Center

    4.9 (16 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    A group of Amish students visiting from other communities of Amish in Pennsylvania and Indiana, being given a tour of the cyclorama Behalt.
    Val T.

    This little museum (which houses the Ohio Amish Library, which can be accessed by appointment) also houses Behalt, a 10 ft x 265 ft cyclorama (mural-in-the-round) illustrating the heritage of the Amish and Mennonite people from their origin in Switzerland (circa 1525) to the present day. It is spectacular, and one of only four cycloramas still existing in the US and only sixteen in the world. It's the only existing cyclorama painted by a single artist. It is worth seeing.

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    Greg K.

    The guided tour of the circular 265-ft long Behalt cyclorama was excellent. Our speaker, a member of the Old Amish order, condensed nearly 500 years of Mennonite, Amish, and Hutterite history including their Swiss Anabaptist roots into a 30-minute round-the-cyclorama presentation. His talk confirmed many of the things we already knew (we live in another predominantly Amish area) but added just as many interesting historical facts we did not know. He ended the presentation by discussing what is faith-based versus tradition-based in what you'd expect to see in modern Amish/Mennonite culture - that was quite interesting! Since it was winter during our visit the schoolhouse & barn tour wasn't available. The center includes an extensive collection of books for sale and a handsome selection of wood and metal crafts as well as some locally made jams and syrups. We particularly loved the section of woodcraft by local mentally-challenged Amish/Mennonite residents - really talented stuff which we couldn't resist purchasing. There is also a small museum section with timelines and clothing artifacts on display. Formerly known as the Mennonite Information Center, this museum's mission is to help set forth the facts about the Amish and Mennonite people and clear up the myths brought on by modern television and media. We found the volunteers here very accommodating and open with our questions about their history, beliefs, and their views on others' beliefs. Outside of buying furniture, if you're in Holmes County to experience and learn about the Amish/Mennonite culture, consider the Amish & Mennonite Heritage Center a FIRST and MUST-DO!

    John M.

    A must see!! I visited on a Saturday afternoon at the beginning of April and the crowds were low. If you go, you must take the guided tour of the cyclorama that includes a video. The tour is a fascinating and entertaining way for the whole family to learn a introduction to the history, culture, and beliefs the Amish and Mennonite from two of the most knowledgable Amish men. The gift shop has a display of very old editions of the Luther Bible and Martyr's Mirror; the best selection of books on Amish and Mennonite culture, beliefs, and practices; and traditional Amish and Mennonite gift items. The two Amish men working in the shop they day I visited are experts on the Amish and Mennonite community and published authors. I think I spent 30-40 minutes talking with them about the Amish and Mennonite community and gained a wealth of knowledge to help me in my ministry to people in their community that I meet at work.

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    The guided tour of the diorama which took 14 years to complete (with research) was fascinating and educational.

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    Yoder's Amish Home - Saturday, 26 July 2025 at Yoder's Amish Home (a guided tour of a traditional Amish home)

    Yoder's Amish Home

    3.7(19 reviews)
    3.7 mi

    I visited Yoder's Amish Home in July 2025 with some friends…read more We took a guided tour of a traditional Amish home. The tour was about 1 hour and very detailed. We entered a house and were shown how the kitchen, living room, and bedrooms would have been set up. The male guide was very knowledgeable. Throughout parts of the tour though, many of us were getting hot and thirsty. The hoke we toured had no fans or air conditioning units installed just for the sake of the tour (even though I know that a traditional Amish home would not have had A/C). Complimentary water would have been a nice gesture. Nonetheless, we all powered through send finished the home tour. At the end of the tour, we were offered fresh baked goods to buy (cookies and bread). My favourite part of the tour was seeing how the kitchen looked and seeing the clothes that males and females wear. I also liked looking at a German or Pennsylvania Dutch Bible. The tour we got also included a barn tour but at the end of the home tour, everyone was hot didn't feel like entering a barn. I went to peak into the barn and saw some horses which was cool. Overall, this is a nice way to learn some history about Amish people in Ohio and in general. The price is reasonable and fair. Tours begin in May, I believe, and end in September or October of every year but check their website to confirm. **** GOAL of 250 reviews in 2026 - 94/250 total reviews in 2026 - 935 total Yelp reviews - Reviewed on 20 May 2026

    I took my Mother on a weekend trip to the beautiful Amish Country in Northern Ohio. Yoder's Amish…read moreHome was listed as one of the top 10 Amish attractions in the state. I purchased tickets to tour the barn, both homes, the school and a quick buggy ride. Both our tickets were $26. We started in the barn where you could pet a pot belly pig and a puppy as well as some goats. There were several horses as well. The first home we toured was a conservative Amish home. What they called the master bedroom I called a large closet;) The beds were made of straw. This house was built in 1866. This family lived very humbly. A more progressive Amish family purchased the farm and built the second home. This master bedroom had its own bathroom equipped with a toilet and a bathtub. The furnishings were more modern. There was a woman and her daughter baking in this home and it smelled wonderful! They were selling baked goods. We bagged what we wanted and left cash in the money box on the table. Learning about how the children are schooled in the Amish culture was interesting. Most Amish families speak one type of German language in the home and another for their church services. And the children only speak English when they are at school. One of my highlights was the buggy ride. The gentleman was very friendly and had good conversation. The ride lasted a little less than 10 minutes. But that was just enough time to get a feel for what it's like to ride in the buggy. The farm itself was gorgeous with flowers everywhere. There were even some peacocks with babies roaming the grounds. I would absolutely recommend this if you are interested in seeing how the Amish live or just love to see a beautiful country farm.

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    Saturday, 26 July 2025 at Yoder's Amish Home (a guided tour of a traditional Amish home)

    Yoder's Amish Home - Saturday, 26 July 2025 at Yoder's Amish Home (a guided tour of a traditional Amish home)

    Saturday, 26 July 2025 at Yoder's Amish Home (a guided tour of a traditional Amish home)

    Yoder's Amish Home - Saturday, 26 July 2025 at Yoder's Amish Home (a guided tour of a traditional Amish home)

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    Troyer's Amish Tours

    Troyer's Amish Tours

    5.0(6 reviews)
    0.0 mi

    If you are like me and know very little about the Amish in our country, this is the way to learn so…read moremuch about the history and current lifestyle. Rich, the owner/operator was excellent in his narration of the Amish. His parents were Amish but left the community before he was born. He went over some "rules" about how to show respect to the Amish such as don't take any pictures without asking first. During our three-hour tour, we were able to see the beautiful countryside, farms, and homes, staying off the main roads is the only way to see just how awesome this area is! We made three stops in the Amish-owned and operated stores and workshops. The Amish that we met were very friendly and enjoyed showing us their great businesses. I learned so much about the Amish today and have more respect for their culture. Please consider taking one of the number of tours that Rich offers. I wish I had found his website earlier as I would have loved having dinner with the Amish and learning more about them! Please do keep in mind that the Amish may or may not take credit cards! It is best to have cash! Also, their stores, etc, are not open on Sundays!

    There were five of us on our 2-hour tour with Richard Troyer. What a treat he is! So…read moreknowledgeable and friendly, and he readily answered our many questions. He gave us a choice of what we wanted to see, and he also gave us many ideas for places to visit and to dine afterwards. Our 6-year-old granddaughter was with us, which is why we chose a shorter tour, but he was so nice and accommodating with her that I'm sure she would have liked to spend another hour seeing the sights. I have been to the area countless times in the past decades, but I learned so much more about the culture than I had ever known before. We will definitely repeat the experience, as he has a varied selection of tours.

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