Travel Guide
General Information
Address
Plimoth Plantation 137 Warren Ave Plymouth, MA 02360 phone (508) 746-1622 | Plimoth Plantation’s Mayflower II State Pier (across from 74 Water Street) Plymouth, MA 02360 |
Location: The museum has two separate locations:
- Plimoth Plantation is 3 miles south of downtown Plymouth
- Mayflower II is on the Plymouth waterfront near the center of Plymouth
Admission: Tickets are available for purchase at both locations. If you plan to see everything, a Combination Ticket is your best option. Tickets for the individual locations, Plimoth Plantation, or Mayflower II, are available separately as well.
Hours of operation: Visit our Hours page
Directions/public transportation: Visit our Getting Here page
Walking Around: Plimoth Plantation is a large outdoor museum. Some of the pathways are unpaved or have a steep grade. Please wear comfortable walking shoes. Maps detailing the paths and distances are available at our Visitors Center.
Best Times for Visiting: You will find that there is plenty to see and do no matter when you visit. However, many schoolchildren take part in our educational programs in the fall (mid-October through November) and spring (May through mid-June). The majority of schools visit in the morning. To avoid crowds, we suggest you plan your visit in the afternoon.
Brief site descriptions: In the 17th-century ENGLISH VILLAGE the year is 1627. You will encounter costumed role players, who portray the Pilgrims. You may also talk with Museum Guides in modern clothing who speak from a modern perpsective. At the Wampanoag HOMESITE, Native staff in a 17th-century setting speak from a modern perspective about the history and culture of the Wampanoag People. At the CRAFT CENTER you can watch modern-day artisans reproduce 17th-century household furnishings and clothing. In the Visitor Center is Thanksgiving: Memory, Myth & Meaning. This exhibit explores the history of the Thanksgiving holiday. Three miles north of Plimoth Plantation, MAYFLOWER II is a re-creation of the type of ship that brought the Pilgrims to Plimoth. Modern guides, maritime artisans, and costumed role players discuss the voyages of two historic Mayflower ships: the original Mayflower and our re-creation, Mayflower II.
How long to allow: Plan to spend at least 2 hours at Plimoth Plantation's main campus, and about 45 minutes at Mayflower II.
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