Great place to visit. They were so informative. Great for the whole family.

Loved it. Not all buildings were open however but nice area. Love history.

Love the architecture, the history and the education. Very friendly staff. Amazing experience. And the animals are so awesome!

Truly a lovely setting and well worth a visit. We had a nice time poking around the place. Visit is self-guided, meaning you just wander around and look at stuff. There are useful signs explaining things as well as folks who work there walking around to answer questions. They were friendly and very helpful, eager to give information and tell us about the place. They certainly seemed very well informed. I believe they also do some tours at certain hours of the day but unfortunately we didnt have time for one. I wish we could have spent more time but one member of our party was eager to leave. Cute cafe had freshly made pies. Farm animals were interesting and the garden was in full growth in the height of summer.

Well worth the visit! The interpreters were well informed and shared excellent historical information regarding the village and the Shaker people.

We enjoyed learning about the Shaker community and touring through this massive complex full of rich history. We spent nearly 4 hours there and enjoyed each minute.

Great place to spend a few hours!

Great place to visit. Lots of history. Great for all ages.

Im a local photographer and Ive been super blessed by being able to shoot weddings at Hancock Shaker Village a bunch of times over the last several years. The property is absolutely incredible! Big old brick barns and stone buildings are the perfect backdrop for photography. There are cows in the field, right next to the huge tent. Every year we also bring our kids and some of their friends to see the baby animals and to explore the village. Its totally worth the trip!

Friendly staff. Children enjoyed the animals and activities. We had local ice cream while sitting on the lawn. It is a very warm inviting place with lots of history to read about and visit.

It is absolutely beautiful here. I love that they occasionally have a free day. Educational and interesting, but none of it feels forced. You can wander around and take your time without employees rushing you along or chattering away. The stone barn is a must-see! Gorgeous architecture and live animals, its a win-win.

Lovely museum of an earlier era / particular society. Worth a visit, especially in Covid times.

A fabulous place. Serene and interesting. It is a must see.

I have good time ,walking around the buildings nice history!!!

Very enjoyable; an outsiders glimpse into the Shaker past. The buildings were in reasonably close proximity of one another which made traversing the property easier for those with limited stamina. Displays were well-curated. Signs adjacent provided detailed information giving guests more perspective. The docents were knowledgeable and friendly.

THERE IS STILLNESShere at Shaker Village, once a robust commune like hundreds of places established in the United States in idealism and faith during the centuries after the disgruntled Pilgrims landed. The Shakers are nearly gone now but have left behind tools and handicrafts that still catch the eye, as well as music. The Hancock site tells much of the Shakers story very well, through exhibits, video, a working barn, workshopsb, guides and a stillness in many of the structures. The place is both homey and exotic, I found.

Really interesting and well presented. Several areas closed for repairs and Covid.

We specially directed our vacation towards this location and were not disappointed. We were worried it would be theme park like, but ended up extremely authentic and informative. We preserved and great conversation management.

Great place to get away from the 21 century. Great barn, animals to pet! Nature trail, wonderful vista!

Beautiful farm, loved the animals! Fascinating to learn about the Shakers

Visiting with 2 young kids and theres fun for all! In fact the kids could have spent all day at the Discovery Barn, yet they still explored the grounds a fair amount. I loved the medicinal plant tour I did. And seeing the three levels of the round stone barn was very informative.

Loved this place. Friendly and knowledgeable staff. Very interesting shakers stories. I specially enjoyed the music

This was a great place to walk around (even though it was rainy), and see how the shakers lived. We went to a shaker song and dance demonstration, and we really enjoyed talking with the demonstrator. She was very knowledgeable and we learned quite a bit.

Really beautiful. Buildings are well kept and the staff are extremely warm and friendly. Cafe also has some really amazing food.

A nice outdoor museum / historical site. There is a visitors center with artifacts, a film and lots of furniture. Man, those Shakers knew how to design and build things.Since the shakers existed into the 20th century, the buildings are well documented and there are MA NY photographs.The main attraction is the central barn. And the have a adjoining Manger with cows and goats and Pigs.My only beef with the site is that too many of the buildings arent accessible. Most dont have ramps to get into the first floor, much less any of the floors above that.As an outdoor site, its good for rowdy children, plus you can discuss how the Shakers took in orphans and poor families and all the chores that children were expected to do to contribute at an early age.Recommended.

Fantastic experience learning about this really interesting community. The overall setting from equipments to restaurant including presentations is definitely among the best we have ever experienced. Dont miss it!

Wide open spaces to walk, very informative staff. Learned many things about the shaker people, and communities.

Its all about Farmer Don! As a Mancunian, I thoroughly enjoyed it!

Such a beautiful place! Its full of history and activities.

The best part is the 45 minute walk from pasture to farm through the woods....

This is a great place to bring families to learn about animals, farming, architecture, woodworking, blacksmithing, and sustainability. Our young kids enjoyed chasing after chickens, milking the plastic cow in the learning center, and petting the donkeys, calves, sheep, and goats in the barn. The adults enjoyed the old schoolhouse, touring the round barn, and learning traditional songs in the meetinghouse.

I love it!! Every was very attentive!! And he had a Complementary lunch in the restaurant!! It was delicious!

We had a very good experience here. The guides are helpful and knowledgeable. We learned a lot about Shaker life and felt transported to the past.

It was a very fun place, I and my family liked it a lot.

Beautiful place,very clean, come ready to walk,bring your own water.

Very pleasant people and great knowledge of history!

An amazing intersection of history, farming, sociology and beauty. Dont miss it. Also, we had a great lunch in the cafe. Not cheap but tasty and beautiful.

Beautiful little town with lots of demonstrations. The shaker village offers something for all ages since it has a petting zoo and a play and learn area for children and is small enough for elderly people to walk through without them being overly exhausted in the end. Was worth every penny!

Great fun place to visit, nice walking trails, art, education, gift shop, animals. Always lots to do, different activities every week. We have kept annual membership for years... Such a great place to visit with kids or without. One-mile walking trail works with strollers and wheelchairs. Lots of places to sit for those who like to relax. Can lie on the grass and watch the clouds or take one of the many tours included with admission. My whole family loves it here.

Baby Animals week is a great time to get closeup of all kinds of animals and to relax in a slow, natural environment.

Very very old. Got my barn animal fix! Oh so cute

Self guided walk around experience. Talks you can attend. My favorite was on the music. Got to sing along and learned a church dance.

The staff are very friendly and knowledgeable. They all are serious about practicing social distancing regulations.

I enjoyed learning about that unique group of people who were ahead of their time in efficient use of technology in every day living.

Loved the history, animals and workers were kind and knowledgeable

Completely authentic. Must see.

My daughter loves this place with its unfamiliar structures/architectural designs that help her to step into the past. I brought my mother (who is in a wheelchair) here and while many of the buildings would be difficult if not impossible for her to get into, there is much to be enjoyed from the exterior of the buildings. The wooden paths are easy enough to get a wheelchair over.

So much to see and do, and Oh, the fall colors!

Beautiful place. Lots to see

Loved it here. A vibrant community that has been preserved for all to see.

I was here in 2015 and i was so happy we stop. its wasnt a plan stop. we found it on the GPS and seen it was on our way back home. i am so glad we stop. till this day i still talk about things i have learned from here and i want to go back soon. this is a must do. i think if you have kids 13 years old and up. this place can teach them so much. great place for a family of all ages day trip.

Nice museum. Lots of buildings to go through. History of the shakers interesting. Round barn beautiful.

We just had our Mommy Dress photo shoot for Ldtutus done there over the weekend .. it was absolutely stunning!!

Very knowledgeable people

Kids absolutely loved this place, though it really does have something for all ages, especially if youre a history buff. The gift shop and on site cafe are also moderately priced.

Very interesting place to see old technology like water power and the usual beautiful crafts of the shakers. Fun for kids in the barn and sheep shearing in the spring. Kids can get into some animal pens with baby animals. Staff is knowledgable and can give a good idea of this nearly extinct but interesting culture.

We really enjoyed our visit here during our trip to the Stockbridge area during the Columbus Day Weekend. Large picturesque village of interesting buildings to explore framed by amazing fall foliage. We had a great time visiting the farm animals and getting close to the wandering turkeys. Make sure to have lunch at the restaurant--- the Apple pie is amazing!

Nice spot. Worth the visit.

Wonderful place!!! Will be awesome for adults and kids to discover many intersting things there. Beautiful walks and friendly people.

Excellent! Very interesting and educational.

Great place and history of the Shakers and what they produced.

Excellent experience learning about the Shaker community.

Good presentation, friendly and very informative workers. Enjoyed the exhibits. Family friendly.

Very interesting historical village which is a part of American history. Although no shakers live here there history will live on through this museum. Pity the restaurant was out of coffee or hot chocolate or anything to eat at 3:45 pm although they close at 4 pm on a Saturday.

Very interesting. Nicely maintained.

Alot of history in this village and understanding the shaker people believes.The primtive life style and buildings and as a people existed in the 1800s.They made the nails in the smithy to fasten timbers for floor construction of the house.SHMO

Great place to stay for awhile and see how the Shakers did things. Our guide Ken was amazing and knowledgeable. Everybody loved his singing voice and the tour that he gave. The food from the cafe was pretty good too.

Wonderful history, beautiful restoration and maintenance. Dedicated Docents and Craftsmen. Spent about four hours which wasnt enough time to see everything.

I can only share pics of the outside of the structures. It was snowing and perfect to reflect the simplicity and peaceful nature of the village.

Very well-developed and well-maintained 1800s shaker village historical site. The compound includes many functional buildings and original artifacts. There are demonstrations throughout the day and several different farm animals with which you can interact. Entrance fee is $18 for the day. Free parking.

It was fun to explore but there was one rude employee in the Blacksmith area

Wonderful way to spend the day

A good historical visite.recreated everything with authentic pieces a good job by the society.. the only down side is the eatery very pricey 8 bucks for a piece of pie take it from there

Very beautiful my brother had his wedding here

Go when the small animals are around. Great for kids or adults who want to get some insight into the shaker way of life.

Very good place. Receptionist at the front is not nice though.

The first time I visited the place was closed. Got lost by first going to one other location named Shaker Village. The pie and ice cream was amazing along with good architecture. Place was a bit creepy and musty but overall the buildings were in great condition and seeing live pets was a great treat. Enjoyed and you might too if you like history and architecture.

Visited Hancock Shaker Village as part of a Autumn driving holiday in New England. Restored historic buildings typical of Shaker life with agricultural settings, livestock, petting zoo and plenty of hands on activities, especially for children. Entertainment opportunities also available. Have to admit the main attraction was to see a restored and operational round barn. Nice food hall with lots of farm to table offerings. Helpful guides. Prepare to spend most of the day here and wear comfortable footwear. On site parking available.

Such a beautiful place to celebrate any occasion

Very impressed with the numerous activities and quality of the village buildings, gardens, historical artifacts, furnishings and displays. Wound up spending 5 hours and still missed a couple buildings. Dont miss the scheduled demonstrations and talks. Thats how you learn about the origins and decline of the very interesting and admirable Shaker communities.

Great experience! Livestock to meet/view as well as wonderful historic buildings, informational signs and demonstrations. Definitely check out their store before leaving for awesome handmade and local goods!

Very quiet on a Wednesday afternoon, last week of August. There were 4 cars in the parking lot. The facility is solar powered. Original buildings are in great condition for viewing. $20 admittance for regular adults.

Ive been here twice a year for many years, go see this amazing place nestled between Columbia County NY and the Berkshires. Such a good place with a life view that was so unique and with so much positivity. Go walk around, breathe and think about it. Theres soup too!

Friendly, knowledgeable docents. Opportunity to walk around. Spent 4 hours here and wished we had more time as I would have liked to explore the walking trail and the buildings across the highway. Especially enjoyed the Shaker music demonstration. Very Interactive.I recall the fig ice cream at the restaurant on site.I would go again.

A great place to visit. It gives you an idea of how the Shakers lived and its quite interesting. I saw several people come with toddlers, but I think its better suited for adults. The food at the cafe is good but a little pricey.

Very calming and interesting place to visit. The staff were all very knowledgeable, really helpful and friendly. Allow yourself lots of time when visiting as theres much to see. The cafe does great food to.

First time visiting. There was a Fall Country Fair going on, as well as a Bicycle Gran Fondo ride. It made for a very exciting day. The staff was very informative, the architecture is amazing. Well worth the price!

We spent a whole day here. It give a fascinating insight into Shaker life. Although the entrance feels seems high, We felt it was worth it.

Its a good experience

Nice preservation of culture

Good for those who like a little look at the past in the way things used to be. Also It is considered a very important aspect of American history

Really interesting, we learned a lot. The Shakers were so technical some great examples of making life easier in a hard world.

Perfect day trip, something for everyone! So much fun from the animals, the history, the great views, peaceful setting, gardens, culture, fun facts, everything. Just enough to do without getting overwhelmed. Definitely a great day!

Blacksmith was very informative

An unbelievably fun half day. My wife and I came to the North Adams - Williamstown area for the art and visited the HSV on a whim. Boy are we glad we did! Beautiful buildings, grounds, furniture, etc. Great staff giving wonderfully entertaining and informative talks. Lots of hands-on opportunities. The brick dormitory is one of the most amazing historic residences weve ever visited. Frankly, its right up there with the Revere house and Mount Vernon! The round barn should be on everyones bucket list . The animals (exotic poultry, sheep and lambs, pigs and piglets, cows and calves, donkeys...) are too adorable to describe. We will never forget just how true the term pig pile is, after seeing 10 or so piglets trying to occupy the same space at once. We will be back with our adult kids and all four grandkids. They will love it, just as you and your family will!

We were there for a wedding. A very unique experience. Not very handicap friendly. Very rustic, the birds were flying in and out the whole time. The floors are very dangerous. Would not recommend it for an event.

A very interesting place of a people mostly gone from the USA. The shakers were celibate and depended on people joining the community with very strict rules. It is a piece of American history. The cafeteria closed early and it was a disappointment.

Have always love this Historic site. Staff and presenters very knowledgeable and love the back as stories. Be prepared to spend a few hours. A great spring, summer or fall visit. They take great care keeping all the buildings up and in pristine condition. We were there mid October and exterior painting was being done, old wood buildings require lots of maintenance.

(Review is for Seeds Market Cafe at HSV only.) Excellent ham & cheese sandwich. Superior ham, cheese & bread. Nice side salad with pickled vegetables. Friendly service.

We went with relatives and had a fantastic time, whilst learning about a sect I knew very little about. Great little cafe too.