Canterbury Shaker Village

Category: Museum

Address: 288 Shaker Rd, Canterbury, NH 03224, USA

Phone: +16037839511

Opening hours

Sunday: 10AM–5PM

Monday: 10AM–5PM

Tuesday: 10AM–5PM

Wednesday: 10AM–5PM

Thursday: 10AM–5PM

Friday: 10AM–5PM

Saturday: 10AM–5PM

Reviews

Karen Bentley

Jul 11, 2022

Do yourself a favor and don’t miss the Canterbury Shaker Village guided tours. It’s like stepping back in time 100 years or so and indulging in what it what it was like to create a slice of “heaven on earth.” I took the Shaker innovation tour and was astounded to learn so many modern conveniences were developed by the highly efficient, proficient Shakers who had a collective aversion to waste. Our tour guide Kevin knew all, shared all and patiently answered every curious question. He gave a crowd pleasing kind of tour to people of all ages, all backgrounds and from far away states. It was a thoroughly enjoyable educational, historical and delightful experience. Would give 10 stars if I could❤️❤️❤️

Viraj Patel

Jun 28, 2022

This place is a must visit if you're into architecture and/or cultural history. The Shakers were a fascinating people and I look forward to reading more about them. It's free to roam around outside and be sure to pop in the admissions center to watch their free 9 minute video which is a very well done overview of the Shakers. My next visit I hope to do the 1pm tour which let's you look at the interiors of the buildings.

Bob Morris

May 21, 2022

It was nice. The museum was nice upstairs. Shaker made furniture. The village was as it was where they used it. The nobody lives there anymore. There are guided tours available to learn about the Shakers and walk the site. It was a nice detour from driving straight through to our next destination. It was worth it.

Emily Fulton

Jun 25, 2021

You can walk the grounds and picnic there for free or you can take one of the guided tours available. We just walked around at our own pace. It was was old and quaint. It was like stepping back in time as we observed the old buildings and their purposes. It was cool to see some of the items they used to print with and cook with. We also saw some of their kitchen and laundry appliances. The gardens were very impressive as well.

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Questions & Answers

Is it handicap acess

Ginger Hugg | Aug 31, 2018
Denise Bedard | Aug 31, 2018

Parts of it

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Do the village houses have air conditioning

Tanya Nudd | Aug 31, 2018
Phyllis Lambert | Aug 31, 2018

No

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Are you open today- Labor Day?

Jean De Vere | Aug 31, 2018
Canterbury Shaker Village | Aug 31, 2018

Yes we are!

MANY years ago I visited a shaker village....and I thought it was in Canterbury. Wherever I was, I ate there and had the most delicious apple pie. The primary flavoring was rose water. But if it was, do you still have a restaurant?

Ann Huskinson | Oct 4, 2021
Jim Miller | Oct 4, 2021

There have been various restaurants at the Village over the years. Currently there isn't one operating. Hoping that feature resumes soon!

Do you still sell the miniature shaker furniture pieces? Made by craftspeople. Lynne

Lynne Little | Aug 30, 2021
Canterbury Shaker Village | Aug 30, 2021

Thank you so much for reaching out. We don't currently have these in stock, but may get more in the future. The store is currently open on a limited basis, Saturdays and Sundays from 12 - 4 pm. Please check our website for more updates.

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Is this open?

Tina Digellonardo | Aug 30, 2021
Ron Routhier | Aug 30, 2021

Yes. But only walking tours, no buildings are open.

Is this near Raymond NH

Rose Schofield | Aug 31, 2018
Donald Cameron | Aug 31, 2018

Canterbury Village is close to the Nascar Raceway. West of the raceway. Enjoy a wonderful drive through the New Hampshire countryside.

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When is it open today?

Jerry Sculley | Aug 31, 2018
Kathy Bartley | Aug 31, 2018

Canterbury Shaker Village is currently closed. It will open for the season on May 5, with the annual Heifer Parade, at 10 AM.

Is the shaker products shop open today?

Bob Ely | Aug 31, 2018
Kathy Bartley | Aug 31, 2018

Shaker Village gift shop is open Tuesday through Sunday until Dec 23, with the exception of Thanksgiving.

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What are your hours Oct 22? Thank you

Billie McCulley | Aug 31, 2018
Amy Martin | Aug 31, 2018

2017 Hours Museum Exhibits & Tours June 13 – September 3: Open Tuesday – Sunday, 10:00-5:00 pm September 4 – October 27: Open daily, 10:00-5:00pm October 28: 10:00-2:30 pm Guided Tours at 11am and 1pm; Carriage House Gallery open 10:00-2:30pm October 29 – December 3 (including Friday, November 24): Open weekends, 10:00-4:00 pm Guided Tours at 11am and 2pm; Carriage House Gallery open 10:00-4:00pm

Cost to go through

Fred Disch | Aug 31, 2018
Canterbury Shaker Village | Aug 31, 2018

Hi Fred - It is $19 for adults, this includes a guided tour and access to all the open buildings and grounds

Are there any fast food restaurants?

slypika101 | Aug 31, 2018
Canterbury Shaker Village | Aug 31, 2018

There is no fast food at the Village. We do have soups, salads and sandwiches in the Village farm stand.

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