Media Alert: Plimoth Patuxet Museums Announces Engaging Lineup of Spring Programs for 2026
The seasonal offerings highlight the Museum's ongoing commitment to education, cultural interpretation, and community engagement
Plymouth, Massachusetts (March 17, 2026) – Plimoth Patuxet Museums welcomes the arrival of spring with a vibrant lineup of programs and events that bring history, culture, and new perspectives to life for visitors of all ages. From family-friendly activities and seasonal celebrations to thought-provoking lectures and community gatherings, the Museum’s spring offerings highlight the region’s rich heritage while strengthening its role as a hub for learning and community connection.
Upcoming Spring Programs
The Story We Need to Know Session Five: THE MAYFLOWER PAPERS Reading Group
Thursday, March 19, 7 - 8 PM
Explore THE MAYFLOWER PAPERS in a six-session online course uncovering Plymouth Colony and Wampanoag history through eyewitness voices. This program will be hosted online via Zoom.
Saturday, March 21, 9 AM - 12 PM
Get hands-on with historic metalwork in this creative workshop! Students will punch their own designs into the body, top, and door of a traditional tin lantern, using provided patterns or their own creative flair. All tools and materials are provided. Current session sold out, interested participants are encouraged to join the waitlist.
Thursday, April 2, 12 - 1 PM
On a crisp autumn day in 1593, botanist Carolus Clusius planted tulip bulbs in the gardens of the University of Leiden, an act that would help spark one of history’s most fascinating economic and cultural phenomena. Join Christina Basler, Director of Guest Services and Group Programs, as she discusses the tulip phenomenon of the early 17th century. How did one flower blossom to a mania so big that people were buying tulips even before they bloomed and growers were sleeping with their bulbs? Finally, when did this bubble burst.
The Story We Need to Know Session Six: THE MAYFLOWER PAPERS Reading Group
Thursday, April 2, 7 - 8 PM
Explore THE MAYFLOWER PAPERS in a six-session online course uncovering Plymouth Colony and Wampanoag history through eyewitness voices. This program will be hosted online via Zoom.
April Vacation Kids Matinee: The Lorax
Wednesday, April 22, 2 - 4 PM
Celebrate April Vacation with a movie and a little planting magic! Families will enjoy a screening of The Lorax, the colorful and meaningful story of Ted’s quest to find a Truffula tree and the Lorax’s message about caring for the natural world. After the film, young gardeners will get hands-on experience by planting their own bean plant to take home.
Saturday, April 25, 10 AM - 3 PM
Join us on Saturday, April 25th, 10am – 3pm, in Brewster Gardens and along Jenney Pond Park for a day of family-friendly activities including herring counts, alewife art, games, live music & more! Chat with local scientists, help contribute to ongoing herring research, and take a photo with Happy Fish!
Plimoth Patuxet Museums is open seven days a week, 9 am - 5 pm, now through the Sunday following Thanksgiving Day. Mayflower II—currently undergoing routine maintenance at Mystic Seaport Museum’s Henry B. duPont Preservation Shipyard—is anticipated to return to State Pier later this Spring. Stay tuned for updates. For additional information about the 2026 season, public programs, and special events, visit plimoth.org.
About Plimoth Patuxet
Plimoth Patuxet is one of the Nation’s foremost living history museums. Founded in 1947, the Museum creates engaging experiences of history built on thorough research about the Indigenous and European people who met along Massachusetts' historic shores in the 1600s. Major exhibits include the Historic Patuxet Homesite, the 17th-Century English Village, Mayflower II, and Plimoth Grist Mill. A private, 501(c)(3) not-for-profit educational institution, Plimoth Patuxet is supported by admission fees, donations, memberships, and revenue from educational programs, gift shops and dining. Plimoth Patuxet receives support from private foundations, corporations, and local businesses. Located less than an hour’s drive south of Boston, and 15 minutes north of Cape Cod, the Museum is open daily from early spring through the Sunday after Thanksgiving. For more information, visit plimoth.org. Follow the Museum on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and X/Twitter.