Plimoth Patuxet Museums

After leaving the Visitor Center, I walked down [a long walk] to the English Village where the Mayflower English settlers had lived. The path went through a quiet forest until I came to the Wetu. A Wetu is a traditional, dome-shaped dwelling of the Wampanoag people, being used today by an actor describing Wampanoag life. On to the Gardens, grown both for flowers and food crops. Since there are no settlers or Wampanoag there anymore, these are planted as food crops for the dinners and tables served there. There were animals also. I saw sheep, goats, and cows; animals that survived the voyage and that the English settlers would have needed in their daily lives. I went through the Meeting House to reach the English settlement. Church services were held there, as well as community meetings. Finally at the village, I saw the homes of Myles Standish and William Bradford. Standish was elected as the colony’s first Commander. Bradford was a Governor of the Colony. Some of the homes were open for self-tour. I saw the interior of a cabin, and a kitchen, furnished as they might have been then. Our tour also had a traditional Thanksgiving Dinner in the Patuxet Room. I wished I had more time. This is a very interesting living museum with character actors in period costumes. I recommend bringing children to this.

This is an absolute must-do in Plymouth — especially if you’re a history buff! 📜 Even with the cold rain, we had a wonderful time. The reenactments were incredible — spot on — and the actors never once broke character. You truly feel like you’ve stepped back in time. I learned so much about both the Pilgrims and the Indigenous people who originally inhabited the area. The experience completely changed my perspective — I had always seen the Pilgrims in a certain light, but hearing the detailed, balanced stories from the staff and reenactors gave me a much deeper understanding of the history and culture on both sides. The site itself is interactive — everything, even the wooden structures, can be touched, and they encourage you to do so. That hands-on element made the visit even more immersive and enjoyable. Highly recommend: get the Heritage Pass, which includes admission to three local museums in the Plymouth area. It’s 100% worth every penny and gives you a full picture of this historic region. Rain or shine, this is an unforgettable experience that brings history to life! 🌧️🏡✨

If you like history, even in the slightest bit, this is the stop for you. The facilities have been upgraded quite a bit over the years and are outstanding. Once you get out into the colony, it is immersive with the actors taking on the roles of each of the pilgrims. Absolutely cannot recommend this place enough!

Excellent staff. Incredibly knowledgeable. We went on a weekday in early November and it was not busy, but field trips can make it feel busy. The Pilgrim fries in the café were very good. Lovely items for sale. We also did Mayflower II and the Grist Mill. My son liked the Grist Mill best!

Very informative staff, both Native and Pilgrim. It’s mostly simple living. Everything contained in one room in the house, and each one seemed to have its own farm. The staff around the premises act out and speak like the people of those days would love. Using old style tools, equipment and even language.

Very immersive experience. Loved the Wampanoag homesite and the wooden fort that overlooks the bay and town. Can’t wait to visit again. Fun walking through a living history museum and the English village as well.

The Mayflower II was a very cool experience! We did that first before going over to see Plymouth Rock. The Patuxet Museum is interesting. It is not at the original site. Instead it was built on an estate that was donated by a family. The history is there and the employees do a great job of fulfilling their roles by acting and speaking like the pilgrims and Native Americans did during that time. It is a pretty good hike to get around to the different areas of what used to be known as Plymouth plantation. What made it really work is the golf cart and the driver. He was excellent! He really went out of his way to be prompt and not only show us things but also tell us about them as we moved from site to site. I did think it was absolutely amazing that in the Native American area they are actually making canoes the way that they were made back in the day. And I loved the gardening and processing of the food that was occurring. Overall an excellent experience and you get the history of what it was like for the pilgrims to come. But really and truly the area just kind of throws it off. We had purchased a pass for all three events but at the end of the day we’re too tired to go to the grist Mill. We were hoping we would get to a point where we could just see it but it is very well hidden at the top of a hill.We did not end up making it there. Definitely hard to do this in an afternoon. You would likely need a day to get through all three or break it up into two separate 3-4 hour events.

Love going to these museums and seeing the town of Plymouth. The main campus was beautiful. We had helpful staff at every point in our trip. These people love their jobs and are good at it!! The Native American area is neat to see the day ti day tasks and how people lived. The setting is amazing and the smell of smoke adds to the scene. The staff is very knowledgeable about everything. I loved the English area as well. It was so immersive and every detail was thought out. The staff are actually working there to keep the village running. It is quite impressive. But 10/10 to the staff for being friendly and helpful. I learned a lot. I bought the package that included Grist Mill and Mayflower II. Highly recommend. It was a great way to spend most of the day around Plymouth.

A fun day in Plymouth (the spelling with the i is the original historic spelling!) They have a joint ticket option to visit the living history museum, the Mayflower 2, and the Grist Mill (the latter is only $2 more and worth it). The best part is the Living History Museum where you can wander in and out of houses constructed for the time period. They also have goats and sheep!!! Sooo cute. We came in November where it was Thanksgiving preparation in the village. Felt like going back in time. The Mayflower 2 is a reconstruction of the ship and cool to walk through. Great bang for your buck if you like learning or history or just sight-seeing.

Tucked right near the Mayflower II in Plymouth Harbor, the Plimoth Patuxet gift shop is more than just a place to grab a souvenir, it's a cozy little treasure trove that blends local history, handmade charm, and Cape Cod vibes in one rustic, wood-beamed cabin. The moment you step inside, you're hit with that old-timey warmth wood floors, stone walls, and shelves overflowing with thoughtful, nautical, and handcrafted goods. It's like a colonial general store married a Cape Cod art boutique and gave birth to the cutest shop in town. Here's what stood out: Unique Selection Forget the mass-produced keychains this place has beautifully curated items. Think handmade soaps, local pottery, sea glass art, nautical ornaments, wind chimes, themed tea towels, and even Pilgrim doll collectibles for the history lovers. Whether you're into kitschy or classy, there's something for every taste. Perfect for Gifts & Keepsakes They've got everything from mugs and magnets to coastal jewelry and books on New England folklore. It's the kind of place where you walk in thinking you'll just browse and walk out with an armful of gifts you didn't know you needed. Kid-Friendly Finds Too For families, there's a nice mix of educational toys, plush Pilgrims, puzzles, and coloring books. A great way to get the kids excited about history without forcing another museum brochure into their hands. Atmosphere Matters The ambiance is worth mentioning again. The beams, lighting, and layout make the shop feel like part of the experience, not just a commercial afterthought. It's an extension of the Mayflower visit and honestly, a great spot to warm up if the sea breeze is kicking in. Final Word: If you're visiting the Mayflower II, don't skip the gift shop. It's cozy, well-stocked, and full of surprises perfect for a meaningful souvenir or a last-minute gift that doesn't feel last-minute. Bonus points for feeling like you stepped into a living slice of New England history. #MayflowerGiftShop #PlymouthMA #PlimothPatuxet #CozyCabinVibes #HistoryMeetsHomeGoods #SupportLocalMakers #It'sTheLittleThings #ThePuddingCreekTrestle

This was by far the highlight of our Plymouth trip. Sure, the rock was fun to see, but I loved the actors and village on display at this museum. They're incredibly fun to talk to and have their own stories to tell. You could easily spend hours talking to all of them. We also learned how to march as a militia! The cafe was good, I really enjoyed the "taste of history" section where they had Wampanoag-style meals. I don't recommend the chicken sandwich, it was slightly undercooked. Overall,I highly recommend this for both kids and adults. What a historical place!

Loved! During our Mass. trip this was a must stop. I am personally very interested in history, especially experiences like this one. The maps and trails are very easy to follow. I absolutely loved their staff were both in and out of character so you can ask any questions you'd like. It didnt feel cheesy or touristy at all either. I loved walking through the native hut and hearing about their boat making which was crazy! The colonist village was also very cool. I'd recommend not waiting until the end of the day to visit as they have many speakers and demonstrations going on earlier in the day! Absolutely will be back again, I cant recommend it enough.

My family unfortunately planned only half a day. This is an entire day experience. We learned a lot from Native Americans. The presentation in their camp was a big eyes opener. You and your kids will learn a lot. In the village the presenter could have his own History Channel. He was entertaining and full of facts we have missed, or did not know, from the school. Make sure to reserve the entire day and come early, not to miss militia.

Idk why but I always enjoy coming here. I remember the first time I went as a kid on a field trip and I've Gone a few times as an adult with my kids and we always have a good time. Usually make a day out of it with the heritage pass so we go here then to the mill and then over to the mayflower ll. Your whole family will really enjoy it

Plimoth is worth visiting, but honestly not like I remember it as a kid. Like many other reviewers, the area looks the same as it used to, and seems very well taken care of, but there was a vast shortage of animals, actors, and guests the day we visited. We chalked it up to being a holiday, and a very hot summer day, but it seems from reading the reviews that this may be the norm not the exception. I expected the villages to be much more lively than they were. There were certainly a few actors but not very many. As a kid, I remember there being chickens, pigs, cows, sheep, etc and this time we barely saw any animals, just a few goats and 1 bull. The gift shop also left a lot to be desired. It felt like things were either a million bucks and extremely higher end or fairly expensive "cheap" stuff imported for overseas. We partook in the cafe and found it nice actually but very expensive for what you get. We ordered 3 sandwiches/wraps and I got a pretzel (amazing!) and I think it was over $50. After the villages we went to the mayflower and it was pretty good, not amazing. We didn't get much of a talk but noticed a large group after us got a very extensive overview and tour and we joked about re-joining them as they seemed to get a ton of info. We asked a few questions but overall our visit on the mayflower was pretty quick. Despite all this I still completely recommend this to anyone, as it's a nice change of scenery and an enjoyable visit regardless. A very expensive visit after tickets, food etc and expected a bit more in terms of experience. Still well worth visiting but hopefully they're able to recruit more staff (and animals!) in the future.

I visited here when I was 13 years old and remember it being so lively, filled with period actors (both from the Patuxet villages as well as the English 17th Century villages). My husband has never been to Plymouth and is very interested in history, so I wanted to take him here so he could experience it. The one woman at the front desk wasn't the friendliest, but she was helpful providing us a map of the grounds. The blonde woman that works in the smaller gift shop near the Crafters area/refreshment cafe was not friendly at all. She was joking around with her colleague, barely addressing us, and seemed bothered to be making a transaction. I ended up having to come back towards the end of my trip to pick up something for my co-worker and this same blonde woman SIGHED before scanning my ONE item (and then commented to her co-worker about when she was taking break). There are very minimal employees in the villages (both Patuxet as well as English village). I'm not sure if it's because it's not Thanksgiving season where this might be at its prime, but there were four employees total in the Patuxet village, and one Pilgrim woman and maybe four Pilgrim men. The employees in the Patuxet village seemed very knowledgeable about the huts, the cooking, and the general lifestyle back then, and answered our group's questions with ease. It was also cool hearing the 17th Century people talk to us in the old time language. There was no one making things in the Crafters area (such as pottery, clothing, etc). Again, I'm sure if we were in a heightened season, we would see more employees working. All in all, it was a fun experience, and a lottt of walking, just wish the atmosphere was a tad more lively.

We bought the 3 in 1 ticket for $46 a person. The Mayflower and the Mill were very interesting and gave us the chance to walk around Plymouth. The museum was lacking in actors, exhibits and information. The village area has replicas of houses the Pilgrims lived in. There were 2 houses with actors and 1 house with goats. The houses are basically the same inside and out and there are no signs giving any information. The area that shows how the Wampanoag lived was really lacking. There were only 3 exhibits and no signs or information to read. I wanted to learn more about they lived and interacted with each other.

Loved this museum! It was very well laid out and easy to flow through the exhibits. The video presentations were authentic and gave a comprehensive point of view. Seeing actual objects from the Mayflower and the original town of Plymouth was incredibly moving and memorable. Put a lot into a new perspective for the sacrifice and hardships these people made for themselves and their beliefs. Highly recommend!

My family has an insatiable thirst for history and historical settings. When we had an opportunity to visit Plimoth Patuxet Museums, we didn't hesitate. And we were not disappointed! In fact, we learned quite a bit about the struggles the pilgrims faced, and how they endured. The Museum is actually a series of activities that are scattered along a sizable reserve, complete with reproductions of both early Plymouth Settlement and an Indian village from the early 1600s. The grounds are extensive and require mildly strenuous walking. There were a few stairs to climb, so I'm not sure if the entire facility is handicap accessible. The complex also has a great cafe that serves both ordinary foods such as chicken strips and hamburgers, but it also features items consistent with foods the pilgrims might have eaten. We tried them and found them delightful--despite the complex flavors of foods I was unfamiliar with. We also had an opportunity to attend one of their sponsored festivals where the entire meal is a reproduction of a 15th century meal. SO FUN! You really should attend when the opportunity is available. The museums and grounds are kid friendly, and they encourage participation and interaction with almost everything they offer. Roll players are present and are a lot of fun to ask questions and watch as they go about recreating what a day in Plymouth would have been like for the pilgrims and Indians. And the Indians were actually Native Americans, so that was a treat to learn about their lives and hear their stories. All in all, you could spend several hours enjoying all that is offered. #todaysdiscovery #traviswinman

Visited all the museums in September 2023.. Began at the Patuxet village. It has a great visitor center and the employees are very helpful to help you navigate the site. People in wheelchairs can navigate up paved pathways, but to walk the village you may want to use a cane. They do have golf carts that take you back to the paved pathway. We learned so much from the people dressed in period clothes speaking as if they were in the 1600's. We saw one of the people making succotash soup in pots over an open fire & you could sample when done. It's a lot of walking but there are several places you can sit. They have a nice gift shop The Plimoth grist mill is a short tour and they don't grind every day. You do have to climb stairs. The Mayflower II is a step back in our history. Being able to walk around and see how small it was. I recommend you purchase the museum package for all 3 places to save money. We ended our tour with pics of Plymouth Rock.

Bill at the front desk was extremely helpful in guiding us on which package to purchase and what to do. Cute series of attractions that include a little village with homes, video intro. Characters were well played and engaging in the village/ Plymouth Rock was a nice walk from the Mill. Stop at the Mill (a drive from the museum) to see corn grinding. Take a nice stroll to the Rock. Worth a visit and family pass for yearly return is a good value. Discount at restaurant where you can get Thanksgiving dinner and fried dough. Good for kids.

Plimouth Patuxet is a living history museum with a recreated native village and Pilgrim settlement on one property, a replica of the Mayflower (aptly named the Mayflower II) in downtown Plymouth, and replica of the Pilgrim's gristmill on a third site. We visited the villages and the Mayflower II on a beautiful 75 degree sunny day. The native village buildings were interesting, but there wasn't much going on in that area. They did have a couple of staff talking about the sleeping/living building and another talking about how they made their canoes. There was more happening in the settlement, which included a fort building and several homes with gardens. We talked with at least five re-enactors about life at the settlement. It was interesting. We also visited their craft building, where we learned about different types of pottery. The visitor center offers an introductory film, which I recommend viewing. It sets the stage for what you are about to experience. The visitor center also has a cafe where we enjoyed Native Succotash soup made with poultry, lima and kidney beans, corn, celery, and onions. It was delicious! We also got an Indian Pudding, which had the flavor of molasses, topped with whipped cream. It was a little too sweet for me. They have a large gift shop in the visitor center too. The Mayflower II was about a 3 mile drive into downtown Plymouth. The ship is beautiful, having been restored in 2000. We went aboard and learned about the shop and the Pilgrims' journey from the staff. It's worth the extra fee to add the ship onto your admission ticket. Bring situated in Plymouth, there are lots of cute shops and restaurants in the town. We found two parking lots and street parking. We used our Passport parking app to park in one of the lots. The price was $2/hour. They also have a gristmill to visit, which we did not visit. If you are looking for a great day trip out of Boston, or if your in the area, I recommend a visit.

Came here when I was 10 years old, so on my family's trip to New England this year we decided to do it again with our 7 and 9 year old. We got the ticket that lets you also go to Mayflower II and the Grist Mill, which I was glad we did. The living history museum is beautiful and really looks like it probably did 400 years ago. The staff and reenactors were wonderful. My only complaint was that there weren't more of them. We came on a sunny Saturday and it was relatively empty - very few visitors and I only saw maybe 4-5 reenactors. They also have "modern" staff who can answer questions, but I wish there were more period actors to help the place come alive. That said, those who were there were great. I'd definitely come back.

Overall, our high school students had a great experience. They learned a lot of history and loved the hands on experience. Highly recommend to any school group or individual who wants to know more about our American history.

As with many of the places that we visited on the East Coast on a recent trip, this was an absolutely amazing spot and made us want to come back and check it out again in the future! Plymouth plantation is different from Plymouth rock and was the area where the original pilgrims set up camp. The whole place is a rather large campus that has large trails that lead you through to different sections of the colony. There are areas where there are traditional Native American living arrangements including some really cool long houses, areas where they talk about making canoes out of one solid log, and areas where they talked about some of the agricultural practices. In another area, they have an actual colony set up with homes and actresses and actors that play the parts of early colonists. We got to talk to Mr. Standish for quite some time and the kids even got to help her make up a bed with a mattress that was filled with straw. A number of other people were distributed throughout the colony and interacting with them was a lot of fun. A young lady and an older woman were sitting outside of some of the houses singing a song that they taught our kids. We sang arousing version of a song I'd never heard that went' " Lady come down and see....The cat sits in the plumb tree." About three months later, this song is repeated by at least one of our children on a weekly basis. I fully expect somebody to sing this in their teenage years and ask where did this come from? Down at the far end was a building with a children's play area where there were tons of things to dress up in. Overall, we spent about five hours here and could've spent many more. We had a picnic at the picnic tables just after we came in and we're also able to grab some souvenirs at the gift shop. All in all, this place was awesome!

Great history behind these grounds. Where the indigenous people used to live. Crazy to see how these used to live way back in the day and to progress to now a days. The villages were very awesome to see in person along with the buildings that have descriptions of everything. Very fun experience. Highly recommended

The settlement suffered a bit from COVID, appropriately restricting access and limiting the number of historical actors playing colonists and the native Wampanoag (10 and 2, respectively), but it was still a quirky, informative visit. And really, any excuse to withdraw myself from 2020 is a welcomed one. The two featured areas are meant to recreate a Native American settlement, and their eventual "overshadowing" by European colonists. And I think we all know that there are a thousand more appropriate, more oppressive terms I can use, but I digress. What's past is our prologue. I thought there would be more hot, auger on wood action, but I'm assuming the staffing was scaled back for safety measures. We got to see a guy burn out a canoe, and two other guys saw some wood. So that was cool. The most important part: the kids got a huge kick out of completing the several scavenger hunts the site made available. They found sage, armor, and a bull. And a bunch of other stuff or maybe not I don't know kids cheat.

You can purchase tickets online or in person. There are some deals offered for residents but not all can be seen/bought online so worth asking in person before you pay. Parking is free and the entrance is clearly marked. The check in/ticket line can move slowly as employees are happy to discuss ticket options, then move onto giving each guest group an orientation with a map. Once you complete that process, there is a cinema which loops a 15 minute video. It is pretty informative, even if you arrive after the first few minutes after the start its worth sitting in on. You can always see it after you walk around the outdoor portion. You will spend anywhere from 2-4 hours, depending on your interest level. Once outside, you can choose to go left to see a representation of "Plimouth Center" with homes and gardens as they were in 1627. In 2 hours we encountered and spoke to 3 of the actors and watched a musket drill with 4 other actors. The actors were very convincing and comfortable to talk to. They really seem to appreciate questions and all have a senses of humor. They will have clever responses to any questions which relate to a time after 1627. If you head to the right side path you will end up on the Wampanoag village where you can see an example living structure and huge canoes made of tree trunks. We did not see any actors here, but there was an employee who is a guide who answered all of our questions. It is great there are both actors and guides, so you can leave with a wealth of knowledge of what life was like in 1627, the struggles and accomplishments which led to the eventual founding of America. They do ask you refrain from dressing in 1627 period clothing as it can be confusing for other guests to know who actually works there. The guides are dressed in modern clothes and have name badges so it is easy to spot them. Most of the museum is outdoors, and there are a couple of shops along the way you can purchase water and snacks. There are several gift shops, all are pretty cool with a wide variety of gifts, many local made, books, clothes, pottery and almost anything else you can think of. The main shop is one you can simply shop at without purchasing any museum tickets.

This is a cool experience and combines learning and an interactive experience in a great way. I got the weekend pass since I wasn't sure if I'd be back so I wanted to see it all. That includes the museum (small exhibit with some artifacts, model ships, and when I went, a speaker talking about indigenous clothing trends). Outside, you walk on a trail to the Native American exhibit. I believe most of the interpreters were from the actual tribe. They discussed topics like canoe creation, cooking, trading, etc. They are super knowledgeable but not "in character" but explaining the culture. Next along the path is a a pottery exhibit/gift shop/bathroom stop right before you get to the Pilgrim village where interpreters are in character. There's the fort stand and then the model town with men and women inside houses. Even with restrictions, you can still look into the buildings and see a few types of internal spaces. Great view to the ocean. There are a couple of scheduled activities that change daily. The whole museum took us about 3-4 hours. I don't know if the weekend pass was necessary, but since I got it, I came back the next day to listen to a presentation on how goods were valued for trade and one on religion. I do wish there was a little more variety day to day. We had to ask for a schedule for the next day before we left so we could see if it was worth returning. Overall, definitely a fun experience, but its not 2 days worth of content.

This was seriously fascinating - def buy the combo ticket that covers all 3 activities (museum/village, Mayflower 2, and Mill). You'll want to spend about half a day exploring all 3 - do note you'll need to drive between the locations as the museum/village is about 2 miles from the Mayflower/Plymouth Rock, and the Mill is about another mile from there. On a cold windy Boston day, you'll not want to walk that. The historical actors staying in character in the village are a hoot! You can go from house to house as the actors play out their daily activities in the life of an early colonist and interact and ask questions. Do note that this village is a re-creation of the early settlement and also not in the same location as the first settlement (that is actually right behind the Mill). The Mill is also a re-creation built in the 1980 as the original mill built by the pilgrims burnt down. There you can buy actual grains milled there every Saturday (it is an actual working Mill!). The Mayflower 2 was super fascinating as well. This was an exact replica of the original built in the 1950s in England at the same shipyard and sailed over to Plymouth. The guides on the ship had so much knowledge to share - fascinating to see what life was like on the 66 day trek onboard the voyage to Plymouth and how navigation worked (original ship had NO steering wheel) using just strings and pegs. Amazing. Plymouth Rock is located under a cupola a short walk from the Mayflower. Lunch at the cafe at the Museum - good amount of options , very reasonably priced and pretty tasty :)

We went to see the Mayflower today. Both Kallie and Bill were amazing. Kallie was so knowledgeable and both she and Bill were accommodating of our group. The middle schoolers we brought were so excited to get on board, it was all they could talk about. Thanks for all that you do to make history come alive!

Has a museum with exhibits, restrooms, gift shops, and cafe. Then, walk outdoors to the craft shop where you get to see what creations of the time period looked like. They've got a cafe, a restroom and a gift shop and benches. Most of the museums are outdoors: Native village. There's not much here. Get to see how they cooked and kept warm. They've got a fire going. English village: phenomenal reproduction. Highly educated and enthusiastic staff that can answer anything. Period actors, too, in costume. Working farms. Fort. It's all historically accurate. Dead on Patriots Day. Great time to visit. Got the combo ticket with the Mayflower, Grist Mill, and Plimoth Patuxent Museum. Free parking lot. Be prepared for lots of walking in the outdoors. I spent 2 hours here.

Be prepared for alot of walking and alot of it uphill. I mean ALOT. Thankfully there were benches to rest on along the way. Don't go on a hot day, it will be doubly brutal. It was only 72 degrees and it got really warm. We were disappointed with how few costumed 17th century settlers there were. We saw almost no daily life activity. Maybe it was because we went on a Wednesday and they have more settlers and activities on weekends. I don't know. The staff, both inside and out, were friendly and informative. The ticket price was reasonable.

I was rather disappointed coming here. Maybe it was the end of the day but the actors playing the parts just didn't seem into it. The area is expansive and not easy to get around. My mother is rather old and it wasn't easy having her walk around the entire area. The paths are meandering and easy to get lost in. Honestly, the best part of this place is the gift shop. Store employee was actually friendly and it had some nice things to buy as souvenirs. But that's not the reason to go to a place that re-enacts the early colonial era.

If you are thinking of going for thanksgiving dinner, don't. I paid almost $100 per person for a conference like meal ( which didn't include wine or soda) in buffet style, no entertainment, and in a bland room. For numbers, they seat 300 people 4 times during the day. The price did include the museum. The walk-in cafe provided basically the same meal for $28. So I paid $40 for a waitress at a buffet, some veggies, apple cider and coffee and tea. I would not go back. Really they should have done better - this should be their big event but of the year. It was underwhelming.

AN ABSOLUTELY MUST DO! 2020 is the 400th Anniversary of the Pilgrims landing in America 1620-2020. The Plimoth / Patuxet Plantation replicates the original settlement of the Pilgrims. It is a walking trail museum, an Educational Center, & an Archeological site as well. I recommend that you purchase the Heritage Pass right onsite which will Save you some money & gives you Admission to 3 Atrractions: The Plimoth Plantation, The Grist Mill (Only open on Weekends & Holidays) & The Mayflower II Ship. Anytime you can combine Exercise with Fun & Learning all into one trip I'm all in. That's what the Plantation is all about. There is also FREE PARKING here. The Plantation recently had a name change from The Plimoth Plantation to the Plimoth/ Patuxet Plantation. Patuxet was the original name of the town given to by the Wampanoag Native American Indians who populated the area long before The Pilgrims arrived. The Plantation tries to depict different perspectives from both sides. This museum is a Smithsonian Institution Affiliate which includes the Wampanoag Homesite, The 17th-Century English Village, The Craft Center, The Plimoth Bread Company, The Mayflower II Ship & The Grist Mill. The Plantation Is a popular tourist attractions where the people who work here are all dressed in period costumes & who speak the vernacular language of that time period. Some new additions have been made recently including the home of Governor Bradford, & a new field for the animals to graze in & a farming area. The Plantation is located 3 miles south of Plymouth Center & is a living history museum. There is always ongoing research going on here including historical archaeological excavation & curation both locally & abroad. The Plantation Visitors Center has a Cinema, an indoor gallery exhibit, & a Café which serves a New England menu. They have a really large gift store loaded with unique gifts, Historic, Pilgrim & Native American themed items, Cape Cod Chocolates, T Shirts, Baseball Caps & Foods & Regional items from the area & Cape Cod too. The abodes of both the English Colonists & Wampanoag Native Americans are great to explore & you get to go into their homes & see what it was like living, cooking & sleeping in those times. The first-person interpreters at the English Village have been trained to speak, act, and dress appropriately for the period so you really get to know how the people lived & acted. You follow the trails from spot to spot with some beautiful natural landscaping to see along the way. There are also Indoor Exhibits as well as Outdoor Exhibits. The Wampanoag Site is completely different no actors here - real Native Americans answering your questions about the Wampanoag from the past to the present. The Wampanoag Homesite is a recreation of the home of Hobabamock & his extended family who are the only known Natives to live alongside The Pilgrims. Hobbamock was the liaison between the Pilgrim Colonists & the Wampanoag. You will sit in the Gathering Circle. This is a collection of Rocks which the Indigenous People believe the Four Directions are Elements of Creation carrying power & meaning. You will also see canoes set up & a Trading Post too along the banks of the Eel River. Feel feel to ask the Native Americans questions. After you're done you can head back to the gift store which is loaded with all kinds of Cool Local Stuff. Remember to visit the other Attractions which are included with your Heritage Pass: The Mayflower II Ship & the Grist Mill. Here's some other Cool Freebie places in the area to visit as well Plymouth Rock, The Brewster Gardens (with a River running through it - Good for picnicking) Plymouth Memorial State Park & Cole's Hill (with historical statues & monuments), & Jenney Pond Park (with picturesque New England views on the water - Fantastic for a Picnic). It was Great Fun & Exercise going here & a valuable Learning Experience all wrapped into one. What a Great Day! It used to be, you had to have Mega Bucks & be really rich to have The Good Life, not anymore. The Game has changed. You've Been Upgraded. Now You Can Live Like A King On A Limited Budget!

Plimoth Plantation attempts to replicate the original settlement of the Plymouth Colony established in the 17th century by the English colonists who became known as the Pilgrims. The English settlement is next to a Native American settlement. You are free to explore the grounds of both settlements. There are actors pretending to be Pilgrims on the English side and there are actual Native Americans on the Native American side. It's a living museum. There is a museum building there with artifacts from the time period, but the main attraction is the grounds, which make you feel like you are actually there. It's like being transported back in time. I enjoyed myself there, hanging out with my girlfriend. It was a fun and educational experience.

Nice little detour. Folks in character didn't really interact with us which was disappointing. Inthink maybe because we are Asian and they weren't sure we'd understand. I saw them joking with the locals. Hey we like joking around too actually. Anyway it was difficult asking questions to the cashier once I had bought my ticket because he kept taking new customers. I just wanted to know where to go for the mobility assistance. They have a golf cart that will drive you to the main site if you can't walk it. The walk from the Indian village to the pilgrim village is uphill. Parking lot is some downhill stairs (or ramp) to the entrance. You can swing by the bus lot to pick up folks as it's a more level walk from the entrance.

This is a really cool living history museum! They have recreated a Native American settlement as well as the Plymouth Colony! To get to both there are some short, but nice, walking trails that are fun to traverse. Stopping into the Native American settlement you can see how they constructed their canoes, how they prepared food, as well as the housing structure they used to keep warm during the winter. The recreated plantation is much larger and is filled with actresses and actors. They each have a story of who they are and what things were like at the time. It's really fun to interact with them and you could honestly make a day of just that. In addition to the recreated homes they also have the fort that would have protected the town. There are a couple of gift shops which have the usual souvenirs as well as some not so usual and interesting things. It's definitely a great place to visit for a fun time!

*WARNING* - this review is more vulgar, bombastic, and hyperbolic than my usual offerings. I used to relish coming here on field trips when I was growing up. It was so fun to walk around and see all the actors pretend they were pilgrims, see historical dwellings, see how other people lived, and learn about Native Americans from, well, Native Americans! Then maturity and reality set in. I went with my family (notably, my 7-year old nephew) here, hoping that nostalgia would be revived. What I got was mostly disappointment and a strong yearning to leave and never come back. I'll start with the only significant positive of this historical site. The only reason why I didn't give this place a single star was because of the Native American area. The real-life Native Americans there were informative and seemed like they wanted to share their culture and the aspects of their lives. There were only two of them there that day (and one seemingly was on a lengthy bathroom break), which was a little disappointing. They were supported by a few support staff to answer questions, but I wasn't as impressed as I was when I was young. Walking to the pilgrim stockade area, I conjured up pleasant memories when there were an abundance of convincing actors that played as 17th century pilgrims that were friendly but played the part well. First off, there were only 3-4 actors (or technically called "interpreters") there that day. Seriously, did plague and starvation already take out the population? Secondly, I didn't know douche-baggery was a job requirement to be a pseudo-pilgrim. I took my nephew to see some chickens and one of the actresses yells, "Don't crowd them! Don't crowd them!" Him and I were at least 10 feet away and while my nephew wasn't bother by her, it annoyed me greatly that someone would yell at him that way. If the nephew wasn't listening and if my self-control wasn't engaged, this would have been the subsequent exchange... Me: We're [expletive] 10 feet away and just looking at them. Why do you have to be such a [expletive] jerk? Her: *looking shocked* Me: Oh you know what I said, you [expletive] idiot. Don't give me that 17th century English acting [expletive]! Seriously, I know you're here because you couldn't get a spot on Les Miz or "Wicked"...or that Yale didn't quite come calling for you to the history professor tenure track, but don't extend your misery on me. I just walked away and went into more houses that looked the same: dark, dank, and looking like they should be condemned. Lastly, all of the separatist (pilgrims) actors lacked any sort of enthusiasm or energy. I know, I've worked Sunday afternoons in my past life and I want no part of it anymore, but show a freakin' heartbeat. What, did you guys forget to visit Ye Olde Starbucks prior to your shift? The Craft Center is okay, and it's not a total negative. The candlemaker was really patient and education, whereas the potters seemed like they wanted to not talk to anyone. For $28 per person, I expected a hell of a lot more than what I got. From what I recall, Old Sturbridge Village is a better experience (it's a different time period, though). Or if you're a tourist visiting Boston, unless you really yearn for the history of the time period, just stick to spots in and around the city (like Quincy).

Pretty cool spot to visit if you're planning a trip to Plymouth or maybe heading out to the Cape. From learning about the Mayflower journey in history class in primary school, this made me interested enough to see the Pilgrim settlement in person. There was rarely anyone here due to the pandemic, which was good for visitors like us so we know we weren't going to run into huge crowds. Experiencing what being inside a Wigwam was super cool, especially the fact that they knew how to build one from scratch in the present day still. The Pilgrim settlement replica was super cool to experience, especially without the huge crowd that I assume would normally be there. Was able to see pretty much everything in less than two hours. Would recommend going if you're into history.

We enjoyed our visit here. Definitely ask questions of the guides and the period actors. You will learn a lot. I think it's better for adults and curious teens than for young kids. We skipped the Grist Mill visit because the parking lot was full near there. There is other free parking in the area around it. We parked there and just google navigated to the Mayflower2 ship. The ship was great. The guides aboard were excellent and we learned a lot about what it was like to live on that small ship for 90 days!

It was okay- just okay. Nothing to write home about and definitely not worth over $30 per person. During our visit on a Saturday in end of October we saw no actors dressed in traditional clothing in the Indian village and only 5 actors at the pilgrim village that were not very engaging - none of them were telling stories. I would expect to see way more actors for that kind of money. It was not a true living museum experience. It was okay but a bit disappointing

A nice small place for history. If you do not like to walk a lot then this may be a challenge. We went on a very hot summer day and hd no idea how much walking we'd be doing to get to other locations. Just be mindful of that.

great staff and an awesome place to visit. a must see for sure! the staff in the village did an amazing job not only being the characters but staying in character.

It's November and I was on a business trip in the Boston area, so I figured, what better way to celebrate and honor Thanksgiving, than to explore the origins of American history. When I was in elementary school, I learned that the Indians saved the Pilgrims during their first winter in the New World and everyone lived happily ever after...and that's why we celebrate Thanksgiving. Nevermind, the rest of all the sordid history of the white man conquering and wiping out all the "naturals" as they were called. I arrived at the visitor center and thought a $30 ticket was quite steep to see a bunch of artifacts and recreations. Later, I realized the reason why it's a little pricey is because of all the people that are hired to make it a "living museum". The people that work there are actors that stay in character as you walk through the site. Ask them a question and they'll answer as though you were the strange time traveler from the future. Truth be told though, it was very difficult to understand them past their thick English accent...that's the Queen's English...or as they might tell you, the King's English. I honestly learned a lot from this self-paced tour and as the site was about to close at 5pm, I walked past the gift shop and noticed there was a banquet hall that was setup for a dinner. I asked about it and was told it was a dinner event that required tickets. They had one more seat open, so I decided to give it a try. What better than to try an authentic 17th century meal to commemorate Thanksgiving. Normally these dinner tickets (w/admission) go for $70 I think. I ended up paying another $50 on top of the $30 admission since I was last minute...literally. I'm glad I did, because I got a seat at the table. It wasn't just dinner, but more like dinner theater. All the "cast members" from the village came out to host and provide entertainment throughout the evening, and especially to explain old world dinner manners and how and why food was prepared a certain way. Overall it was very entertaining and a very eye opening experience. Could you spend $70 for a fine dinner experience elsewhere? Of course! Could you find such an interesting dining experience like this? Probably not. Glad I didn't hesitate to try it and would highly recommend it to any of my friends.

I took my two daughters (4, 6) for a two hour visit and we were impressed, although I can see a few areas that might make it even better. First, I was surprised upon visiting that there is actually a separate site in downtown Plymouth featuring a replica Mayflower ship, I believe. There is an option to purchase access to that and the Plantation, or the Plantation alone. We arrived late and I was not prepared to consider that. The museum is not cheap so I would recommend researching and planning your visit in advance. The museum features a small set of indoor exhibits in the visitor center, and what most people probably visit for, a Wampanoag and colonial village. Actually the theaters inside become an art house movie theater at night, talk about your multi-purpose use. Both the Wampanoag and Pilgrim villages feature 'actors' playing characters from the 17th Century, and in the case of the Wampanoags, the 'actors' are Native American. I am really interested in the history of the Wampanoag and would like to see more detail. Prominently featured are signs cautioning visitors not to use offensive language, but I would like to see some more history displayed. How about an exhibit talking about Massasoit and this history of the tribe, with details like a map showing the geographical area covered by the Wampanoag Tribe in 1620? The village featured several replica structures and some nice folks talking about Wampanoag customs. The Pilgrim village was large and featured a wide variety of actors - woman in various homes, discussing detailed stories about actual families who lived at the time. There were men firing colonial era muskets and one man discussing the proper way to defend against a horse charge with a long defensive weapon. I had some questions for the gents especially but my daughters were worn out by that point. Adjacent to the two villages is a craft center that featured two amazing folks talking about their crafts - one making clay marbles and the other making Native American head dresses. My daughters had a million questions and these two women were the MVPs of our visit, as far as I am concerned. The gift shop is better than you would probably expect and includes some cool rare books about the Wampanoags and the King Philip's War. The gift shop is confusingly partitioned into a native, children's, and general areas with separate cash registers. Why? Anyways we found a really cool gift. Overall I definitely plan to return at some point. However I would welcome more museum caliber exhibits in the Visitor Center, or perhaps at least some more informative signs with historical details throughout the park.

I've been to Plimoth endless times as I host International students in my home every year. Sad to report I just went last week 8-7-2023 to take one French student visiting the Boston area for the first time in his life. What a BIG DISAPPOINTMENT!! Plymouth Plantation HAS CHANGED SO MUCH, IT'S NOT WORTH THE MONEY, nor your time to visit. On a Friday, which should be a very hectic time of the week, the place was relatively empty. As I visited the whole site, I understood the why. In the whole plantation there were about 7 Pilgrim actors and no Indian actors (0) at all, where in the past there used to be over 30 actors at one time. As I inquired about it, they blamed Covid. Well..., Covid has been over for a while now. All the Indian houses were closed, nothing to see, just the outer shell. All the Colonial houses empty as well, only 7 goats total, where in the past they had gardens and animals all well taken care of. Overall, there was NOTHING to see or to interact with, the stores, and the food stands closed!!! However, the fee to go into the plantation REMAINS THE SAME! If they are only providing half of what they use to show or have, price should be half.., I would say. It was so embarrassing to me to show the student the place, as when we were driving there I was giving him an idea of what he was going to see, and there was NOTHING of what I had mentioned. So sad. Not going again. No way!!!

Went with a group. Big mistake on my part on going. Was told a golf cart would take people around, needed to use since I was using a cane. Well, the person driving the cart let people cut in front of me. Told me he would come back, I just turned around and went back into the Visitor Center. Did walk up to the Craft Center, another big mistake for me. Went to use the golf cart again, but took off on me. Went inside to have them call for him, and he did come back. Was going to take me to the exhibits, but I would not have time to enjoy them, and told him to take be to the Visitor Center. Would I go back? Don't count on it, it would not be worth the money.

Had a lot of fun exploring the grounds with the family. It wasn't busy and I expected it to be since it's a big anniversary year. All of the actors/historians were very knowledgeable and played their roles well. Bring your own drinks and snacks as their eatery places were closed due to COVID and only offered warm bottle water at the gift shop. The soda machines were down as well.

We visited the Plantation in October and enjoyed it very much. You can walk through the Wampanoag Village where they have local actors that will explain what life was like for them as the Pilgrim's arrived. You can visit their tents, watch them carve, and cook. Back up at the Plantation, it is fun to walk through the homes of each of the Pilgrim families and if you are lucky to have an actor in the house, take the time to stop and listen to them tell of their life after arriving aboard the Mayflower. A great spot to take the kids and the gift shops are fun to wander through.

I have mixed feelings about this museum. While it was amazingly interactive, I can't help but feel dissapointed about the lack of interactive activities there were at the areas designated for learning about the Native Americans. While there were some things, it seemed as though the colony had more of a spotlight on it. Besides that, the museums were quite nice, there were easily accessible, clean restrooms, and lots to see! Definitely great for those with young children.

This is a beautiful site to visit. While there, you'll have a feel for what it looked like and was like for the pilgrims. Very humbling. The buildings, gardens, artifacts, all will reinforce what you saw in the Peanuts Mayflower Voyagers. Yes, it's pricey for what you get. The whole place can be seen in a couple hours and even then, it's only because you have to walk a lot to get to the actual stockade. You also walk through many gift shops, which actually, had an array of interesting souvenirs. Another interesting sight to see here is the wedding venue and surrounding grounds. It's very pretty and is a nice spot to walk around after seeing the main attraction. If you paid and walked directly into the stockade, you'll be in and out in under 30 minutes. It was a nice exhibit to see, but a bit overpriced.

Super awesome exhibits, you can tell they work hard to maintain the structures and gardens. Everything was interactive; you could actually touch the tables and chairs and interact with the items in the home, so it felt much more immersive. The actors were a fun addition! The staff warned that it might be hard to get an Uber from the museum, but we didn't have any issues with it. Keep in mind, I believe they stop admission at 4:30 because they close at 5. So get here with enough time to spend one or two hours walking the grounds and talking to historians and actors.

Although the entire village is not the original settlement, it was recreated well and it was great to walk through the park and see Native American settlement and a 17th century village of first immigrants. There are some actors in the village who were dressed like people of those times and who you could ask questions and talk about life happening on your particular visit date. Really cool place to visit for all history lovers!

Plimouth Plantation was a fantastic step back into an earlier time when life was difficult and everything was done by hand. The re-enactors were mostly terrific and did a great job staying in character. The Indian village and the settler village both provided a great flavor of what early life was like. It was an interesting juxtaposition to see beautiful, ornate, hand-made furniture sitting on bare dirt floors. We had the added bonus of watching a couple red foxes come out of the woods surrounding the plantation. Make sure you talk to the actors as they will give you their opinions on a wide variety of "contemporary" social and political issues including William Bradford, England, etc. For a history buff like me, very interesting stuff!

Came here with my family for thanksgiving and had a blast. Such a unique way to celebrate thanksgiving, it was like going back in a time capsule! Highly recommended way to celebrate thanksgiving day!