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Collections & Research
![A Wampanoag man and a Pilgrim man trade items inside an English style house.](https://plimoth.org//uploaded/imager/mainfileuploads/4038/pilgrim-indigenous-trade-plymouth-colony_6e3539a82d83e3dc65929351a43ae469.jpg)
Exhibitions
Plimoth Patuxet's collections are central to our understanding of the 17th century. Learn more about recent discoveries and research in our online and in-person exhibitions.
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Collections
Plimoth Patuxet Museums houses significant archaeological, cultural heritage, and teaching collections related to Wampanoag Patuxet and Plymouth Colony.
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Archaeology
Plimoth Patuxet Museums is one of the most significant repositories of archaeological material from 17th-century Massachusetts.
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Research
Plimoth Patuxet conducts cutting-edge historical and archaeological research on pre-contact and 17th century America. Learn more about these initiatives and how we can help further your research goals.