📜 Hancock Shaker Village is a living museum and working farm, celebrating Shaker history and legacy.
🔍 Located on 750 acres with 20 historic buildings in Pittsfield, Massachusetts.

Why Go

🚶‍♀️ Wander a sprawling historic village and working farm
🐄 See rare breeds of heritage livestock
🖼️ Discover unique "gift drawings"
🌲 Explore a mile-long hiking trail
♿ Visitor Center and some buildings are wheelchair accessible
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-friendly with free admission for children 12 and under

Why Avoid

🚫 Most historic buildings are not wheelchair accessible
🗓️ Closed seasonally from January to March

💰 Cost

Adults $20, Youth (13-17) $8, Children (12 and under) FREE. Discounts for seniors, military, AAA, and EBT/WIC/ConnectorCare cardholders.

🕒 Hours

Open April through December for self-guided tours and programs.

♿ Accessibility

Visitor Center, restrooms, galleries, store, cafe, and meeting spaces are wheelchair accessible. Compact-dirt pathways and boardwalks provide access to gardens, grounds, and the Farm & Forest Trail. Some historic buildings are accessible via ramp (e.g., Round Stone Barn, Trustees’ Office & Store), but most are not.

🐕‍🦺 Service Animals

Service dogs are welcome; pets and emotional support animals are not allowed.

🍽️ Food & Shopping

Woodlife Kitchen offers sandwiches, salads, and beverages. Shaker Mercantile sells goods; no admission required to shop.