Shaker Historical Museum

Discover the 19th-century North Union Shakers and the 20th-century planned suburban community of Shaker Heights

Shaker Historical Museum

16740 S Park Blvd, Shaker Heights, OH, USA
General Visitation Hours
Wed. – Fri. • 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sat. – Sun. • 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Closed Mondays and Tuesdays
Adult - $0.00 (Suggested donation $5/person) Children 6-12 - $0.00 (Suggested donation $5/person) OHC Member - $0.00 Shaker Historical Society member - $0.00 Children (5 and Under) - $0.00 Group Tours - Subject to additional fees

Keep an eye on our social media pages and website for the most up-to-date information about programs and events. You can always view our digital exhibits, including past exhibits, on our website at www.shakerhistory.org.

Visit

See an extensive collection from the 19th-century North Union Shakers who once lived on the site of today’s Shaker Heights, plus exhibits telling the fascinating story of Shaker Heights, a planned suburban Cleveland community developed in the early 20th century. The museum also offers periodic changing exhibits and has library collections from the 19th-century Shakers and from the 20th-century Shaker Heights area. Average visit time: Allow 1+ hours

Shaker Historical Museum is managed locally by the Shaker Historical Society.

  • Audiences: K-5th Grade Students, 6-8th Grade Students, 9-12th Grade Students, Higher Education Students, Educators, Families, Government, Specialists, Tourists, Community Groups, History Enthusiasts & Sports Fans
  • Historical Topics: The Arts & Historic Preservation
  • Regions: Northeast Ohio
  • Site Activities: Self-Guided & Guided Tours
  • Museum & Site Type: Ohio History Connection Site