Plimoth Patuxet Museums
Plimoth Patuxet Museums
4.5
262edenb
40 days ago
What an amazing experience. As a descendant of Gov. William Bradford, I have wanted to bring my children to this place for many years. It did not disappoint. We loved being surrounded by the history and the people working here. One woman, I cant remember her name, was playing the wife of the barber surgeon and midwife. She fascinated our whole group by showing us various plants in "her garden" and their medicinal and culinary uses. We were so impressed with her never breaking character and wealth of knowledge she shared. Everyone working here was so great and made this experience 10/10.
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.
Duration4 hours - 5 hours
Points of Interest
Stop At: Plimoth Patuxet Museums137 Warren Avenue, Plymouth, MassachusettsIt'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.Duration: 2 hours and 30 minutesStop At: Plimoth Grist Mill6 Spring Lane, Jenney Pond, Plymouth, MassachusettsSTEM and History program for all ages! Located in historic downtown Plymouth, a short walk from the waterfront through Brewster Gardens is the Plimoth Grist Mill. A working reproduction of the mill built by Pilgrim John Jenney, in the original location along Town Brook, you will learn about the operations of the waterfed powered mill, and the ecology of Town Brook. For those who love to bake, stop in to the retail store to purchase freshly stone-ground cornmeal and Sampe (Grits). On Saturday afternoons, the mill stones are operational, the other days of the week, the millers are preparing the cornmeal by sifting, willowing and preparing the stones for the next run. Try your hand at milling with the immersive exhibits in the lower exhibit of the mill. You may select to visit this location on the same day as you visit Plimoth Patuxet or a different day during the 2025 season. See you soon!Duration: 30 minutesStop At: Mayflower IIWater Street, State Pier at Pilgrim Memorial State Park, Plymouth, MassachusettsClimb aboard and experience what the 1620 crossing was like for the Pilgrims. Docked at picturesque Plymouth Harbor, the Mayflower (U.S. National Register of Historic Places) is a floating museum. Modern-day guides are on hand to enrich your experience, sharing stories about 1620, and the history of Mayflower. 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, a founding document to the U.S. Constitution. Within your combination or Hertitage ticket, you may select to visit this location on the same day as Plimoth Patuxet or a different day within the 2025 season. Hope to see you soon!Duration: 30 minutesAdditional Information
- 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: Kingston/Plymouth line from South Station. Bus: Plymouth & Brockton from South Station. Recommend that you arrange livery service prior to arrival. Or visit seeplymouth and download the Ridecircuit app - free livery service, check schedule to get you from one location to another.
- Plimoth Grist Mill is an add-on to Plimoth Patuxet- 6 Spring Lane, located at Brewster Gardens.
- Mayflower is an add-on to Plimoth Patuxet. 3 miles north, you will need a car.
- Exhibit @ Plimoth Patuxet: We Gather Together-Thanksgiving, the Making of an American Holiday
- Plimoth Patuxet ticket: Historic Patuxet Homesite, 17th-Century English Village, Craft Center
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
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.
Duration4 hours - 5 hours
Points of Interest
Stop At: Plimoth Patuxet Museums137 Warren Avenue, Plymouth, MassachusettsIt'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.Duration: 2 hours and 30 minutesStop At: Plimoth Grist Mill6 Spring Lane, Jenney Pond, Plymouth, MassachusettsSTEM and History program for all ages! Located in historic downtown Plymouth, a short walk from the waterfront through Brewster Gardens is the Plimoth Grist Mill. A working reproduction of the mill built by Pilgrim John Jenney, in the original location along Town Brook, you will learn about the operations of the waterfed powered mill, and the ecology of Town Brook. For those who love to bake, stop in to the retail store to purchase freshly stone-ground cornmeal and Sampe (Grits). On Saturday afternoons, the mill stones are operational, the other days of the week, the millers are preparing the cornmeal by sifting, willowing and preparing the stones for the next run. Try your hand at milling with the immersive exhibits in the lower exhibit of the mill. You may select to visit this location on the same day as you visit Plimoth Patuxet or a different day during the 2025 season. See you soon!Duration: 30 minutesStop At: Mayflower IIWater Street, State Pier at Pilgrim Memorial State Park, Plymouth, MassachusettsClimb aboard and experience what the 1620 crossing was like for the Pilgrims. Docked at picturesque Plymouth Harbor, the Mayflower (U.S. National Register of Historic Places) is a floating museum. Modern-day guides are on hand to enrich your experience, sharing stories about 1620, and the history of Mayflower. 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, a founding document to the U.S. Constitution. Within your combination or Hertitage ticket, you may select to visit this location on the same day as Plimoth Patuxet or a different day within the 2025 season. Hope to see you soon!Duration: 30 minutesAdditional Information
- 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: Kingston/Plymouth line from South Station. Bus: Plymouth & Brockton from South Station. Recommend that you arrange livery service prior to arrival. Or visit seeplymouth and download the Ridecircuit app - free livery service, check schedule to get you from one location to another.
- Plimoth Grist Mill is an add-on to Plimoth Patuxet- 6 Spring Lane, located at Brewster Gardens.
- Mayflower is an add-on to Plimoth Patuxet. 3 miles north, you will need a car.
- Exhibit @ Plimoth Patuxet: We Gather Together-Thanksgiving, the Making of an American Holiday
- Plimoth Patuxet ticket: Historic Patuxet Homesite, 17th-Century English Village, Craft Center
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Need To Know Info
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
Merchant is solely responsible to purchasers for the care and quality of the advertised goods and services. Offer is not eligible for our promo codes or other discounts. Learn about Strike-Through Pricing and SavingsCustomer Reviews
4.5
based on Groupon 463 reviews
100% Verified Reviews
All Groupon reviews are from people who have redeemed deals with this merchant. Review requests are sent by email to customers who purchased the deal.
Reviewed on
262edenb
What an amazing experience. As a descendant of Gov. William Bradford, I have wanted to bring my children to this place for many years. It did not disappoint. We loved being surrounded by the history and the people working here. One woman, I cant remember her name, was playing the wife of the barber surgeon and midwife. She fascinated our whole group by showing us various plants in "her garden" and their medicinal and culinary uses. We were so impressed with her never breaking character and wealth of knowledge she shared. Everyone working here was so great and made this experience 10/10.
268viviank
The Thanksgiving Buffet was excellent! Turkey with all the trimmings. I would definitely do it again. We were seated with lovely people from different parts of the country - different ages too. It made for a very special day.
Myra_M
Nice immersion of the culture. Uneven surfaces are not suitable for walkers etc. Having real crops growing was impressive. Construction at the Mill blocks the walking path to the Mayfloeer 3.
Doug_S
Actors seemed disinterested and unenthusiastic. The facility is very well done and when you combine all three experiences it is still a good day
rebeccacF997VN
We’d visited the mayflower 2 earlier in the day and followed up with a visit here. We honestly were not expecting much, but were so pleasantly surprised.
Staff were friendly & informative - speaking in olde English accents of the time and clearly knowledgeable with the time period as they were completing tasks in the ways of the day - including fence repair, cooking and tool making.
My favourite part was the native village house which had a piping hot fire and hundreds of skins. It was fascinating to feel the different textures and learn about facts such as hunting taking place in winter as the pelts were thicker- seems obvious but not something I’d ever considered - but feeling a deer fur pelt from a summer & winter really demonstrated it. The lady in this part of the village was so well informed and engaging i could have spent hours with her.
Additional bonus - the gift shop was well stocked and reasonably priced. The cafe too was very reasonable and produced good food & hot chocolate.
The only negative- the introductory 15 minute video - could be reduced to 3 minutes and was quite unnecessarily drawn out.
Definitely recommend this alongside the mayflower 2.