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Plimoth Patuxet Museums

Plymouth, USA
From 4 hours to 5 hours
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Date
Thursday
May 22, 2025
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Plimoth Patuxet Only
Plimoth Patuxet includes the Patuxet Homesite, 17th-Century English Village, Craft Center and Nye Barn and Exhibitions.
Plimoth & Grist Mill Combo
Plimoth Patuxet Combination: Admission to Plimoth Patuxet & Plimoth Grist Mill. This ticket does not include Mayflower II.
Plimoth Heritage Package
Plimoth, Mayflower, Grist Mill: This ticket includes admi.ssion to main campus Plimoth Patuxet, Mayflower II and the Plimoth Grist Mill
Plimoth & Mayflower Combo
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What You Will Do

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.

What's Included?

  • 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

What's Not Included?

  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Cancellation Policy

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

Itinerary

Meeting Point

Plimoth Patuxet Museums, 137 Warren Avenue

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Plimoth Patuxet Museums

2 hours 30 minutes

It's a journey 400 years back in time! You are living history, not just watching a reeactment in our recreation of the early English Pilgrim settlement (17th-Century English Village); learn about the Indigenouse heritage of the Northeast from contemporary interpreters whose people have lived here for over 12,000 years at the Historic Patuxet Homesite. For your enjoyment, there is a cafe in the Visitor Center that serves 17th-century and modern favorites. To remember your visit, we have a wide variety of Plimoth artisan-made and local New England items for sale in four retail shops. Visiting during America's 250th Anniversary - Revolutionary Ideas Started Here! You can't understand the late 18th-century without its 17th-century (and, really, earlier!) beginnings. Come visit and learn the historical roots of the United States social, economic, and politial systems where the ideas self-government are embodied in the Mayflower Compact. We hope to see you soon! Safe travels.

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Additional Information

This activity is operated by Plimoth Patuxet Museums
  • 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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