More Than a Museum
In the oldest town in New England, Plimoth Patuxet is a vibrant cultural hub and resource. Discovering the past helps us to better understand our world. Here you may explore the stories of the Wampanoag and English people who met along these historic shores of change. Their voices have much to teach, and the legacy of their lessons continues today.
Planning your first visit? Here's what to expect!
A Lifetime of Learning for All People
Community. Conflict. Collaboration. Leadership. Faith. Self-government. Gratitude. Ideas as relevant today as they were 400 years ago!
Bake Your Own: Soft Pretzels
Twist and Shout! Did you know pretzels were a treat in Pilgrim times? Join us at Plimoth Patuxet Museums for a fun morning of kneading, twisting, and baking in our wood-fired oven.
Explore: Kids Construction Tour
How did people build houses before they had trucks, cranes, and electric drills? Join a museum expert to find out!
February Vacation Day 1: A Child's Life in Patuxet and Plymouth
You’ve read books about history, now come experience the past for yourself! Travel back in time and explore a child’s life in Wampanoag Patuxet and English Plymouth Colony through historical games, chores, and storytelling.