Plimoth Patuxet Museums

Plymouth, Massachusetts

Summary

It's America's Founding story! Plimoth Patuxet Museums is a living history museum that tells the story of the historic events of America's founding story: the arrival of the Pilgrims in 1620; the Mayflower Compact (founding document U.S. Constitution), relationship with the Wampanoag Nation and the First Thanksgiving. There are 3 unique exhibit locations at Plimoth Patuxet Museums. You may visit exhibits on different days. o The Mayflower (U.S. National Register of Historic Places). o Plimoth Grist Mill, STEM and History program for all ages! o Plimoth Patuxet (main campus) includes the Henry Hornblower Visitor Center (orientation film in theater and Thanksgiving exhibit in the Gallery), Historic Patuxet Homesite, 17th-Century English Village, Craft Center (Plimoth artisans), Rare Breeds Animals. Seven retail stores thru-out the three campuses that sell Plimoth & local artisan items. Plentiful Cafe at Plimoth Patuxet that offers 17th-century and modern selections.

Full Description

It's America's Founding story! Plimoth Patuxet Museums is a living history museum that tells the story of the historic events of America's founding story: the arrival of the Pilgrims in 1620; the Mayflower Compact (founding document U.S. Constitution), relationship with the Wampanoag Nation and the First Thanksgiving. There are 3 unique exhibit locations at Plimoth Patuxet Museums. You may visit exhibits on different days. o The Mayflower (U.S. National Register of Historic Places). o Plimoth Grist Mill, STEM and History program for all ages! o Plimoth Patuxet (main campus) includes the Henry Hornblower Visitor Center (orientation film in theater and Thanksgiving exhibit in the Gallery), Historic Patuxet Homesite, 17th-Century English Village, Craft Center (Plimoth artisans), Rare Breeds Animals. Seven retail stores thru-out the three campuses that sell Plimoth & local artisan items. Plentiful Cafe at Plimoth Patuxet that offers 17th-century and modern selections.

Inclusions and Exclusions

or, the Plimoth Grist Mill - 6 Spring Lane, located at Brewster Gardens.
Mayflower is docked at Pilgrim Memorial State Park - 3 miles north, you will need a car.
Plimoth Patuxet exhibits:Patuxet Homesite, 17th-Century English Village, Craft Center and Nye Barn
Exhibitions: History in a New Light, Iluminating the Archaelogy of Historic Plymouth & Patuxet
Exhibitions: We Gather Together - Thanksgiving, Gratitude, and the Making of an American Holiday
Food and drinks
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Know Before You Go

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • At Plimoth Patuxet: Free golf cart service operated by staff to assist those with mobility concerns. Inquire on arrival with guest services.
  • Museum is open in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately, wear comfortable shoes.
  • Amtrack station is 4 miles north of the museum (Kingston/Plymouth line from South Station. Plymouth & Brockton Bus Terminal is 2 miles west. We recommend that you arrange livery service prior to arrival. Or visit to download the Ridecircuit app - free livery service, check schedule to get you from one location to another.
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