We were on a recent fly drive holiday on our way over to Boston when we came across this place and decided to give it a go. We remarked at the time that it was quite expensive but later felt that it had been interesting and worth the money. We stayed about 3 hours and saw every building in the... more

This history unfolds before you. Take your time, leave your agenda behind and you will love this opportunity to walk a lovely grounds, see fascinating architecture and learn about a very unique and important piece of the early American life in this country. more

We went to Canterbury Shaker Village a couple of years ago and were very impressed, as we were in Pittsfield this year we thought we would check out this one. It was very expensive compared to other attractions and there was not nearly enough to look at, it all felt very empty. The cafe served alcohol, which didn't seem in... more

Don't miss the terrific Hancock Shaker Village at nearby town of Pittsfield, about 12 miles away, north of Interstate 90. It has a great visitor center, lots of original buildings examples of furniture, crafts, etc . from the Shakers. more

Well restored and well kept, the Shaker Willage is a gem. The furniture is fantastic. The main boarding house is amazing in both how it was built and the ahead-of-their-time technology adopted and developed by the Shakers. In the summer I imagine that the gardens will add to the visit, once they are in full growth. The Shakers were truly... more

We visited The Hancock Shaker Village in May 2007. The Shaker Village has a wide range of exhibits showing the Shaker lifestyle and belief system. I think it was worth the price ($15 for adults) and you could easily spend a whole day here. I would recommend that you pack a picnic lunch. There weren't that many demonstrations going on... more

Wonderful. You can learn so much but need to attend available programs. We also read sings, looked at many photographs and asked many questions. We spent almost all day and did not visit all buildings. Wish we could spend another 1/2 day. On the map provided with admission we noticed a trail on the property. Well, it wasn't really a... more

It is a gorgeous setting. Many of the views have nothing of modern life in them at all. You might as well have traveled in time back to the serene 1800's. There is a lack of staff, but each building has a video running that thoroughly explains everything and when we were there there where three demonstrations we could have... more

While it is interesting to see how the Shakers lived, I found this "musuem" lacking in many ways. There is very little information provided to enhance the experience. The booklet you get when you buy your tickets is all you can expect if you don't take one of the guided tours. The staff in the various buildings were mostly disinterested... more