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Visitor tip
Check the schedule before visiting if you want to see specific demonstrations like blacksmithing, basket making, or weaving - staff actively perform these crafts at set times, which significantly enhances the experience.
Visitor tip
Visit the Shaker Mercantile Store (Friday-Sunday, 11am-4pm, no ticket required) and Village Cafe (daily, 11am-4pm) - the store offers local honey, spices, and gift items, while the cafe serves gourmet sandwiches and kid-friendly options, making it easy to extend your stay.
Visitor tip
Kids love the interactive experiences: milk the cow replica, see farm animals (cows, goats, sheep) in the round barn, participate in craft activities, and watch live blacksmithing demonstrations - plan to spend extra time on these hands-on exhibits.
About Hancock Shaker Village
Living history museum of the Shaker sect. A living Shaker history museum with restored buildings, crafts & activities plus a cafe & shop.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Living History Museum
- Location
- Berkshires, Western Massachusetts
- Hours
- 11am-4pm Daily
- Highlights
- Shaker farm, design exhibits, workshops, concerts, Goat Yoga, authentic Shaker suppers
- Award
- Best of Massachusetts 2018 - Best Historical Experience
What visitors say
This place was great to visit. I love that you don't need to be a part of your group and you can walk around yourself and learn through signage. None of the buildings are wheelchair accessible except the main entrance and fthe round…
One of the few places I hadn’t visited in The Berkshires and I was glad I finally did. Something for everyone of all ages here. Every aspect of the museum was perfectly curated, from the blending of contemporary art installations…
Loved it, makes me want to be a Shaker! Very kind and welcoming staff. Beautiful property, interesting exhibits, adorable animals. Highly recommend to go early when not crowded and can take your time as we did.
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Did You Know?
- The Round Barn is a historic structure featuring live farm animals (cows, goats, and sheep) and includes details about its unique construction and history, accessible through guided tours
- Hancock Shaker Village offers immersive living history experiences including authentic Shaker supper experiences, goat yoga, blacksmithing workshops, and hands-on craft demonstrations with working artisans
- The museum features contemporary art installations integrated throughout historical Shaker buildings, blending modern and historical exhibits
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