The Village today consists of 20 historic buildings set amongst farm, field, meadow and woodland, and a collection of 22,200 objects.

Each year visitors from around the world come to the Village to experience the City of Peace, participate in programs, view the Village's premier collection, and learn about Shaker life.The high quality of museum standards maintained by the Village is evidenced through its accreditation by the American Association of Museums. The Village is rated three stars by the Michelin Guide, a consistent Editor's Pick by Yankee Magazine's Travel Guide to New England, a AAA Gem, and has been selected as "Best of the Road" by Rand McNally. Hancock Shaker Village was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1968.