Mayflower II and the Plimoth Patuxet Museums

Highlights:

• Step-aboard Mayflower II & see the Shallop, listed on the U.S. Register of Historic Places.

• Step-back in time 400 years ago to experience life in the 17th-Century English Village with immersive experiences.

• Visit with Northeast Woodlands Cultural Keepers at the Historic Patuxet Homesite to learn about the history and culture of the indigenous Wampanoag People then and now.

• Watch and interact with Plimoth Artisans recreating 17th century arts.

• Take a look inside the Plimoth Grist Mill and learn/see the history and workings of a reproduction 17th century mill in the original location built by Pilgrim John Jenney in 1636. A fun STEM and history program!

400 Years Back in Time with the Convenience of Today! Discover the history and heritage of the Wampanoag and other Indigenous Peoples who have lived here for over 12,000 years at the Historic Patuxet Homesite, then visit the 17th-Century English Village where Plymouth Colony comes to live in our immersive re-creation of the early English Pilgrim settlement, including our Rare Breed Animals. Stopby the Crafts Center to watch the recreation of 17th century arts and textiles from Plimoth Artisans, have a refreshment from the cafe overlooking the Village and Cape Cod Bay and learn the real story of the 1621 harvest feast known today as the First Thanksgiving in the gallery exhibit We Gather Together together.

Drive three miles south to visit the Mayflower and Plimoth Grist Mill, located in the Downtown Waterfront District and within a 10-15 minute walking distance. Learn about the famous 1620 transatlantic journey of the Pilgrims and the challenges they faced and the voyage of 1957 when the People of England presented Mayflower II to the People of the United States as a thank you gesture for help in WWII when you step aboard the historic ship located at Pilgrim Memorial State Park on Water Street.

Nestled along Town Brook at the other end of Brewster Gardens, a short walk from the waterfront is the Plimoth Grist Mill that tells the story of the grist (corn grinding) mill built by the Pilgrims in 1636. Step inside and explore the industrial side of 17th century Plymouth in this operational mill, Cornmeal, Grits and Flour are packaged for sale to the consumer.

The visit is self-guided. We recommend between 2 - 3 hours at Plimoth Patuxet, 1 hour at the Mayflower and to see Plymouth Rock, and 45 minute at the Plimoth Grist Mill. It is a short walk from the Mayflower/Plimoth Grist Mill. You will need to drive from Plimoth Patuxet to visit the Mayflower/Plimoth Grist Mill.