Guides & Policies
Travel Guide

General Information

Address:
Plimoth Plantation
137 Warren Avenue
Plymouth, MA 02360
Phone (508) 746-1622

Location: The museum has two separate locations:

• Plimoth Plantation is 3 miles south of downtown Plymouth
• Mayflower II is on the Plymouth waterfront

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, and Mayflower II, are available separately as well.

Hours of operation: Plimoth Plantation is open from 9-5 daily, March 24 through November 25, 2007.

Directions/public transportation: Plimoth Plantation is located 1 hour south of Boston and 20 minutes north of Cape Cod. To reach us from points north, take Route 3 south to Exit 4 and follow the signs to Plimoth Plantation. From points south, take Route 3 north to Exit 5, reverse direction onto Route 3 south and take Exit 4. Mayflower II is located on the Plymouth waterfront, 3 miles north of Plimoth Plantation.

Walking Around: Plimoth Plantation is a large outdoor museum. Many of the pathways are rocky and have a steep grade. Please wear comfortable walking shoes. Maps detailing the paths and distances are available at our Visitors Center. Wheelchairs and strollers that are more suitable for our terrain are available on a first come, first served basis.

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 try to plan your visit in the afternoon.

Brief site descriptions: In the 1627 ENGLISH VILLAGE you will encounter costumed role players, who portray the colonists of 1627 Plymouth. 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 CRAFTS CENTER you can watch modern-day artisans reproduce 17th-century household furnishings and clothing. In the Visitor Center is Thanksgiving: Memory, Myth & Meaning, the museum's newest exhibit. 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 colonists to Plymouth. Modern guides, maritime artisans, and costumed role players discuss the voyages of two historic Mayflowers.

How long to allow: Visitors typically spend about 3 hours at Plimoth Plantation 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.

hours: from 9:00 am to 5:30 pm, 7 days a week March 22 through November 30, 2008
address: 137 Warren Avenue, Plymouth, MA 02360 USA
telephone: 1 + 508 746 1622