"Do all your work as though you had a thousand years to live, and as you would if you knew must die tomorrow."

Set amidst rolling farmland in New York's Columbia County, this premier Shaker collection will draw you into a world of grace and devotion. The Shaker values of hard work and excellence produced extraordinary objects and industries. In 24 galleries, you will see oval boxes, baskets, furniture masterpieces, ingenious tools, and machinery that reflect the "order, harmony, and utility" of one of the most influential American design traditions. While at the museum, enjoy a snack in the Cafe and browse in the Gift Shop.

Shaker Museum and Library
Old Chatham, NY (518) 794-9100, ext. 100