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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 17^th-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.

Climate/weather: New England weather is changeable. We suggest that you dress in layers, bring sunblock, a hat, and/or appropriate rain gear.