Plimoth Patuxet Museums: Historic Pilgrim Experience
4.4
347 Ratings
Plymouth
Experience the historic events of America's founding at Plimoth Patuxet Museums. Explore the Mayflower replica, the Plimoth Grist Mill, and the Patuxet Homesite. Discover exhibitions on Thanksgiving and the archaeology of Patuxet.
Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Plimoth Patuxet Museums - Exhibitions-We Gather Together: Thanksgivng, Gratitude, and the Making of an American Holiday; History in a new Light: Illuminating the Archaeology of Historic Patuxet and Plymouth; Patuxet Homesite, 17th-Century English Village, Craft Center (artisans) and Rare Breeds Animals.

Then take the woodland pathway to the Wampanoag Homesite, an exhibit where guests experience the history of indigenous people. Meet modern Native people in traditional dress who will talk to you about their culture and relationship to the natural world.

Then, travel back to 1627 at the 17th-Century English village, a re-creation of the Pilgrim’s Plymouth Colony, guests will come face-to-face with historical interpreters portraying residents of Colonial Plymouth. Active participation in the daily activities of the village is encourages.

On your way out, there are 4 unique retail stores to browse and you may also want to pick up a beverage or snack at Plentiful Cafe.

We hope to see you soon! Safe travels.

What's Included
  • Visit the historic Plimoth Grist Mill at 6 Spring Lane in Brewster Gardens.
  • See the Mayflower docked in Pilgrim Memorial State Park, 3 miles north (requires car).
  • Explore Plimoth Patuxet exhibits including the Patuxet Homesite, 17th-Century English Village, Craft Center, and Nye Barn.
  • Discover ‘History in a New Light’ & ‘Illuminating the Archaeology of Historic Plymouth & Patuxet’ exhibitions.
  • Learn about Thanksgiving traditions with the ‘We Gather Together’ exhibition.
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information

The Plimoth Patuxet Museums is a vibrant and interactive historical museum that portrays significant moments in America’s founding history, such as the Pilgrims’ 1620 arrival, their relations with the Wampanoag Nation, and the First Thanksgiving.

The Plimoth Patuxet Museums boast 3 interesting exhibition locations.

o The Mayflower - an exact replica of the vessel that brought the Pilgrims over in 1620 (deployed as a token of gratitude from England to the U.S. for their aid in warfare), and is on the National Register of Historic Places.

o Plimoth Grist Mill - an operational replica of the Pilgrims’ initial 1636 mill on Town Brook.

o Plimoth Patuxet campus - comprises the Patuxet Homesite, a 17th-Century English Village, a Craft Center featuring Plimoth artisans, and Rare Breeds Animals.
Exhibitions: Exhibits include We Gather Together, Thanksgiving, Gratitude, and the Creation of an American Holiday; History in a New Light: Revealing the Archaeology of Historic Patuxet and Plymouth.

There are seven retail outlets selling Plimoth-themed and local artisan goods.

The Plimoth Patuxet Cafe is also available.

  • Complimentary golf cart service operated by Plimoth Patuxet Museums staff to assist those who need assistance, inquire on arrival with guest services.
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately, wear comfortable shoes
  • Amtrack station is 4 miles north of the museum. Plymouth & Brockton Bus Terminal is 2 miles west. We recommend that you arrange livery service prior to arrival.
Location
Plimoth Patuxet Museums
137 Warren Avenue
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
4.4
(347 Ratings)
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T4009kijamesh
May 19, 2024
Have a Great Time in Another Time - We purchased tickets to see the museum's main site (17th century Pilgrim village/Native American village) and the two offsite locations (the grist mill and the Mayflower II) on 5/13/24. The visitor center has an introductory film, cafe, gift shop, and restrooms before you head out to the see the attractions. Unfortunately we were slightly ahead of the tourist season so there were only three costumed first person interpreters at the 17th century village to interact with, which was a little disappointing. However, the third person interpreters at the grist mill and the Mayflower II more than made up for it. It took us about five hours to see everything. Highly recommend to anyone wanting to learn more about these first settlers.
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Lucindaj_s
Apr 20, 2024
My origns - excellent 1st trip to Plymouth !!! I have 16 connections to the Mayflowe and great to see where my ancestors lived
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Zullyfer
Nov 24, 2023
Great place to visit - Beautiful place and very interesting living experience of history. The visit on Nov 23th ( Thanksgiving day ) made this visit more special. Highly recommended not only the museums but also the Plymouth town is by itself worthy to visit and walk around.
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734liciap
Nov 23, 2023
High quality experience - The experience was wonderful! The Wampanoag people and the pilgrim actors were both very informative and welcoming. The pilgrim actors were in character, even using the language and accent of the person they were representing. The staff throughout the entire experience were so friendly and helpful. We ate the buffet Thanksgiving meal, and it was delicious! The Mayflower was unexpectedly closed, but the staff lead by Janet was very helpful with helping us get a refund for that particular part of our ticket. Their customer service is top notch!! I recommend anyone visiting here!
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Zoso4me
May 26, 2024
Nice exhibit! - Nice exhibit showing how life was hundreds of years ago, and a hard life it was! It's a nice walk and the staff is friendly and knowledgeable. The tour was good although I'm not sure I would call it a "must see" for adults already familiar with this subject. I would recommend it for kids as it's very educational.
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Serena107
Apr 26, 2024
Worth the visit - The "museum" was one of the favorite places we visited. I really enjoyed seeing how the natives and early settlers lived. It really makes you appreciate everything we have and do now. We went on a weekday and there was plenty of time to view everything. I wish there was more of the "people" there to explain more about the details of how they lived but I guess it was enough info.
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Elyseo1993
Apr 19, 2024
Worth a visit! - I had a really good experience overall. I just wish there had been more people to interact with. The two ladies I did interact with were amazing and I learned a lot just lurking in the back without asking questions.
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Coastal104426
Nov 24, 2023
Fun but good bit of walking. Food seemed a but expensive. - Is a bit of a challenge for elderly due to the amount of walking and uneven pavement. Otherwise we loved it! Food seemed pricey to us. We bought 9 hotdogs 4 bags chips and 4 drinks and 2 bottles of water. The total cost was $92.00.
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My2centzworth
Nov 24, 2023
Skip 'The Story of Thanksgiving Dinner' - I read so many good reviews about the Thanksgiving dinner at Plimoth Pawtuxet. Here is my experience. The museums were good and the characters made the experience memorable. I recommend the museums. The dinner not so much. It was average at best. The thin piece of turkey wrapped around the stuffing could have been mistaken as deli turkey. Of the three desserts, the Indian pudding was the best, it was served warm but the coffee was cold. Think of the cheapest store bought pies you ever had; that is what was served. And those were served cold too, not even room temperature. I thought there was entertainment during dinner; none. The "pilgrim" woman in character was excellent but she disappeared after grace. I think this is the most disappointing experience and I would like to keep others from parting with their hard earned money to be let down. Bottom line: see the museums, eat elsewhere for a fraction of the price.
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Laureldecorating
May 16, 2024
Save your money, go see the Mayflower. - A waste of money. Short staffed. No exhibits. No demonstrations. It was like a ghost town, but price was still the same like it would be during high season. Went on a Sunday. All exhibits were closed. Rooms empty. Demonstrations only run a handful of days and at specific time. None on a Sunday.
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