Hermann Farm Museum — Attraction in Hermann

My husband and I took the tram tour on a Saturday afternoon in July. Our driver was very friendly, and our guide was knowledgeable and eager to answer questions. We enjoyed touring the houses and the grounds, and meeting the Shire horses was the highlight of our afternoon. My only complaint is that the setup of the seats in the tram is not very comfortable when there's a full tour. Several of us decided to sit across from, instead of next to, the people in our party because it's almost inevitable that adults end up bumping into the knees of the people sitting across from them. It seems like a different seating layout would solve this issue. The tour was a lot of fun, though, and the minor discomfort didn't prevent us from having a...

Wow, this place is amazing! The two-hour guided tram tour goes into some of the history of the town of Hermann, and also over what the owners are doing currently. The biggest draws for me were the Shire horses, which they say are larger than Clydesdales and Belgians (and they look it!), the new barn/stables that is...well, it's awesome, and the distillery. Note that the tram stops frequently and allows you to get out, walk around the buildings, listen to the guide, the horse trainer, and the historian in charge of building the barn/stables discuss their work which also appear to be their passions. Well worth the $18...

Incredible experience taking the tram tour. We weren’t sure what to expect, but the two hour guided tour was perfect for our day trip with my husband, our one year old, and my parents. Plenty of bathrooms (important!) amid the historic tour of the farm and history of the founding settlers. Some grass/gravel walking, but the tram between stops kept it from being a hike. Look forward to the experience again when we bring new guests. We had great guides who helped enhance the tour thanks to their clear love of the town...