Enfield Shaker Museum - Enfield, New Hampshire

Elizabeth E.

Really cool history experience, kind people and a spectacular chapel to tour. Do not miss this hidden gem, other buildings were really neat especially the barn and schoolhouse but the chapel was by far the best part. Highly recommend coming here!

Maddie D.

I love the grounds of the Shaker Museum! They are so peaceful and there is a lot to do around the area. I love visiting the museum and learning more about the history of the early life in America.

Brian M.

I stopped here on a whim with my family as we were traveling. Not knowing what to expect, we were honestly blown away by this experience. The Shaker's are a fascinating group to learn about and their craftsmanship is top notch. The tour lasted 1.5 hours and the guide was genuinely knowledgeable and passionate.

This museum is also a Blue Star Museum which means military families are free for entry.

R K. L.

We honestly knew little about Shakerism previously. The visit to the Enfield Shaker Museum was a spontaneous decision as we were just driving around a small portion of New Hampshire and Vermont. Although we did not have any idea what to expect, we found the Enfield Shaker complex to be a highly interesting and informative historical site. The original Great Stone Dwelling houses the museum's store and was the focal point of our private tour. Our guide was quite knowledgeable but much was left to an introductory video and many sets of old photos posted along the tour route. Unfortunately, the impressive Mary Keane Chapel was not accessible due to a wedding. Unless you have an interest in this Protestant Christian sect which practiced celibacy, pacifism and equality of the sexes and races or just want to expand your worldly knowledge, the Enfield Shaker Museum is probably not a destination attraction.

L C.

We were on a road trip… And by happenstance came upon this museum… We just dropped in without planning, and we had a wonderful visit… The guide, who did a tour with us, Mrs. Torres, was incredibly knowledgeable, and was a great tour guide… Very personable and attentive to our questions… What Are most about this place was the structures and the store… Or gift shop… With many products… Very competitive pricing… The staff were very cordial and polite… It’s a wonderful place to visit… It really is an interesting place, because it shows you the great diversity of this great country… For all groups, no matter what… Who came here… To practice their faith… Or just to be free… It’s a wonderful experience… I must say that visiting this place was very insightful… It’s a place that I would definitely come back to you if I ever come this way again. If you visit… Inquire about Mrs. Torres… She’s a great volunteer…

Marissa A.

Wonderful museum! We learned a lot about the Shakers' community. If you are an early American history buff you should check this place out. Tour was about 90 minutes. The guide was very knowledgeable and you can tell he enjoys what he is doing.

Barbara H.

We learned a lot on the tour of the main building. The guide was very knowledgeable and could answer any questions we put to her. She was clearly very experienced. We toured the main building with her and then were let loose to explore the rest of the grounds ourselves. It would have been nice if the open buildings were marked on the map. We did meet up with a gentleman who was constructing brooms as the Shakers had, it was very educational.
Both my husband and I enjoyed the tour. The only place we did not spend enough time in was the gift shop, but we live close enough that we will be back for that.

Phil T.

Great museum of Shaker history. Buildings are being restored or restoration is complete. Gift shop was nice with lots of Shaker novelties. We had a tour guide that was great and explained a lot of the Shaker life style and customs. Also a garden of fresh herbs to pick from. The chapel was extraordinary. Wonderful stained glass windows and architecture.