Overview

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 in1620; relationship with the Wampanoag Nation; the First Thanksgiving.

There are 3 unique exhibit locations at Plimoth Patuxet Museums.

o The Mayflower, a full-scale replica of the ship that carried the Pilgrims in 1620 (a gift from England to the U.S. for their help in the war), listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

o Plimoth Grist Mill, a working reproduction of the Pilgrims' original 1636 mill on Town Brook.

o Plimoth Patuxet campus, includes the Patuxet Homesite, 17th-Century English Village, Craft Center (Plimoth artisans), Rare Breeds Animals.
Exhibitions: We Gather Together, Thanksgiving, Gratitude, and the Making of an American Holiday; History in a New Light: Illuminating Archaeology of Historic Patuxet and Plymouth.

Seven retail stores that sell Plimoth & local artisan items

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Stop At: Plimoth Patuxet Museums, 137 Warren Avenue, Plymouth, Massachusetts 02360

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.

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Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes

Stop At: Plimoth Grist Mill, 6 Spring Lane, Jenney Pond, Plymouth, Massachusetts 02360

Located in historic downtown Plymouth, a short walk from the Mayflower, the Plimoth Grist Mill is a fully working reconstruction of the original mill built by the Pilgrims on the same site in 1636. Exhibits explore science, history, technology and ecology. In the spring, see the annual Herring Run and learn about the herrings' significance to the Wampanoag and Pilgrim story.

You may select to visit this location on the same day or a different day after you exchange your voucher for admission at Plimoth Patuxet. See pricing for the admission ticket.

This exhibit is open Saturday and Sunday.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Mayflower II, Water Street, State Pier at Pilgrim Memorial State Park, Plymouth, Massachusetts 02360

Docked at picturesque Plymouth Harbor, the Mayflowe, National Register of Historic Place, is a full-scale reproduction of the 17th-century merchant ship that brought the Pilgrims to Plymouth in 1620. Climb aboard and learn about the history of Mayflower - 1620 and 1957 when presented as gift fom the people of England to the people of this country for help in the war. Plymouth Rock is nearby and is a free.

You may select to visit this location on the same day or a different day from Plimoth Plantation (the main campus). See pricing for admission details.

Duration: 30 minutes

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