Plimoth Patuxet

The site features two main sections: an English Village with period buildings and structures from the 1600s and a Wampanoag Homesite with traditional dwellings and gardens. Both areas sit on coastal Massachusetts land and show how two different peoples lived in the same landscape centuries ago.

The museum opened in 1947 starting with just two English cottages representing the early colonial settlement. Over time it expanded and eventually added the Wampanoag perspective to tell a more complete story of this period.

Wampanoag community members guide visitors through their ancestral lifeways, sharing traditional skills and explaining daily practices as they were lived. The space allows people to hear directly how this community understands its own story and heritage.

The museum operates seasonally from March through November, giving you enough time to explore both sections in a single visit. Food service and shopping are available on the grounds, so you can spend your time focusing on the exhibits.

A reconstruction of the Mayflower II vessel sits at the site, showing how ships were actually built in the 1600s. You can walk aboard and see the tight quarters that passengers endured during their months-long Atlantic crossing.

Location: Plymouth

Phone: +15087461622

Website: https://plimoth.org

GPS coordinates: 41.93939,-70.62579

Latest update: December 8, 2025 13:41