Plimoth Patuxet Museums Reviews

We really enjoyed visiting here on our trip to Massachusetts. We had a great experience learning all of the history here and how they used to live.

We could not stop talking about our visit to the Plimoth Plantation living museum. This was an amazing experience that we will remember always. You must see the orientation video first before entering the museum. Take the time to stop and talk to all the people along the way. we were blown away with the history lesson that we were not expecting. The stories that we heard you would truly believe you had stepped back in time. A credit to all the staff both the pilgrims and the indigenous Americans. Do yourself a favour and pay them a visit.

Excellent museum (combined with visit to the Mayflower) and easily doable in a day from our base in Cape Cod. Our 15 year old son loved it. The team all worked so hard to bring the events to life. Highly informative and knowledgeable staff.

It was an interesting place - learned a lot - I'd recommend it if in the area. They did some re-enactments which was interesting to watch

There is a lot of waking here but it was the worth the number of learning moments we had. Maybe everyone else was taught about how there were supposed to be two ships and the folks on the Mayflower, while possibly sympathetic to the separatists, were heading to the area for commerce purposes. I could add more eye-opening fun facts that Dan shared with us but suffice it to say, I have some American history to understand better. Everyone should do this at least once in their lives.

It was a good display of history. In some areas, especially the Wampanoag area, very few staff were there, which limited questions and learning. Perhaps this was due to the Labor Day Holiday.

I required the Golf Cart for transport. It did not give me enough time on the cart. The driver said "You get off here," and waved toward the PickUp point..The walkways were wide enough to accommodate the Golf Cart, so those limitations are not necessary. We found that other guests were very accommodating, but Plimouth Plantation was NOT. I "walked" with much pain. You should not claim accommodations if you're not giving them!

$30 is a bit excessive....and there is no combo package! Mayflower ship has been in dry dock for 4 years!! So if you buy the combo you are paying more for less.

there are real actors who stay in character even when you ask them a question the pretend they are still living in the 1600s, that was cool. Seeing the pilgrim houses and old artifacts is nothing new that many of us haven’t seen. Most of the homes have characters in them or outside. It would have been much better if there were more characters doing daily tasks out and about.

There was no overlook onto the ocean, one of the characters told us it’s currently not available. Which really was a bummer.

Also there aren’t native Americans in character like there was suppose to be. This is the whole point of the tour is to go back in time. There was one lady inside a teepee who spoke to us in present day fashion, not in character. Although she was nice.

Also the grist mill wasn’t grinding cornmeal that day so it was suggested we didn’t go (tickets separate) and the Mayflower ship has been gone for 4 years according to a local. It has been in dry dock awaiting its sail for 400th anniversary in 2020.

Awesome interactive walk thru history. The “actors” play their part and will answer historically appropriate questions

We purchased the Heritage package which includes the Pautuxet Village, Plimoth Grist Mull & the Mayflower II.

We really enjoyed the village and the Mayflower but we could have skipped the grist mill and just read about it. Too short and they weren’t grinding anything the day we visited.

For those who walk with a cane they did have a person in a golf cart who could take you to and from the village to the welcome center.

It’s a great perspective on how they lived and thrived in the 1600’s.

We loved seeing all the historic representations of both English and native settlements. The staff was very knowledgeable and great with answering questions. A lovely experience.

Just like the original village, these buildings require quite a bit of upkeep. If they can't attract the visitors, it'll all go downhill. But we loved the place. If fast food places can't keep enough help to fry burgers at good wages, how in the world could you ever hire someone to be a reenactor that can speak in the syntax and accent of the early 1600s. AND be knowledgeable about everything to do with the colony and the old country and clothes, and gardens etc.... The one young woman who was showing the clothes was worth the price of admission. She suspended time completely and made one feel like she really lived there. Probably more things to see and do before Labor Day, but this was certainly worth the price of admission.

I was here (Plimoth Patuxet) probably 30 years ago when I was a kid and it was so much better. Today I went with my 17yr old daughter who loves history and my parents. It fell very short of my previous experience.
We only encountered 4 “villagers” the entire time we were there. The animals (specifically one of the goats who looked as though she needed medical attention) seemed not well cared for (no visible water source). The fence surrounding the bulls was falling apart. Areas that were previously well maintained seemed to have seen better days.
My handicapped mother who uses a scooter could not navigate through many areas even though we were told it was handicap accessible. Some areas were completely inaccessible and the path was treacherous with large ruts that nearly tipped her scooter.

Wow! we loved this day spent at Plimoth and seeing the settlement and the Mayflower. The employees were very accommodating for my husband who could not handle the trails and hills. I am in a wheelchair and was able to get my wheelchair around the paths. It was educational for the children who was able to really get a feel of how the settlers lived. We would recommend this to anyone!

Lived in Massachusetts for last 62 years. This experience never gets tiring. We were lucky enough a couple years ago and took part in the spring cleanup they have every spring. The people that help keep this place going are really amazing! It's a family ritual for many of the families that took part in the clean-up. Only way to have that happen year after year says a lot for the experience people get just being here. This place impressed us so much we have been members for a few years now.

A teacher friend and I stopped here to experience some living history. This is an awesome experience as live characters portray historical figures in dwellings and costumes authentic to what Plimoth Plantation was like back in the early days of our country. Lots of great history seen. Many artisans doing their craft/trade before spectators. Great field trip idea for schools!

A very interesting part of history in this small state park in Plymouth Massachusetts. It is a nice walk with the gift shop, Mayflower and Plymouth rock in the state park.

Fascinating trip which was unplanned. Weather was poor but didn’t affect the visit. Totally committed team there who share as much of the history as you can consume. Was a pleasure to understand the history of the area

Go back in time and begin making history with the future. We make history together and grow stronger together as a family. GOD Bless our future memories!

We were hesitant with the price of admission, but were so glad we did. It was expensive, but we felt the experience was worth it. Enjoyed walking around the villages, and the role players/docents were very knowledgeable and fun to talk with. We went to Plimoth Patuxet just after it opened, so it wasn't crowded, and we think that added to the enjoyability. Learned a lot. The staff on the Mayflower II were also fun to talk with - a good mix of role-players and non-role-player staff (as role players were confined to their role). Highly recommend.

We thought Plymouth was a fun place to visit. We bought the tickets for all sites and ran out of time to see the mill.

I got the feeling that some of the guides were writing their Masters Theses on the subjects they were discussing. The interpreters would comment on the details and extrapolate. We had fascinating discussions with the Native American interpreters. They answered all our questions and we discussed various topics, both relevant to the 17th century and today.
Highly recommended!

Everyone in our family, all ages, enjoyed our visit. The staff was friendly and we all learned a great deal about our history.

This place was probably great pre covid. I found it overgrown, there were NO Indians on the Indian village, 2 pilgrims in the English village and way overpriced. We walked and walked to get to Indian village and it just looked sad. We had gone to the living Jamestown colony and it was wonderful so had high hopes for this, alas looked deserted. Pass until they breathe some energy into the place.

We enjoyed touring the 16th century village, Mayflower II and grist mill. It was time well spent for sure!

We loved this walk back in history! All the docents were friendly and informative. Even in the rain, we really enjoyed our day.

Plimoth Patuxet was very disappointing. Poor signage, leaves you wandering around looking for exhibits. We found the Patuxet homesite after walking down this long unmarked path only to find employees sitting inside the hut, laughing, and when we looked inside were told we could “ look around” with no explanation as to what we were looking at! Grist Mill was not in operation. Was told to watch a video to see how it operates, which I could have done from home. The only cool thing going on was the migration of the herring going upstream thru the fish ladder to spawn. You didn’t need a ticket to see that though. The Mayflower II was just ok, better than the other two but certainly not worth the price we paid for admission ($85.00 for 2 heritage tickets)

Very interactive! Staff stay in character for the times. You feel like you are back in time. Well done!

Very interesting and interactive museum that reconstructs the history of the first English settlers landed in New England. It includes a well-reconstructed 17th-century farming village both outside and inside, where different figures tell the life of that period while also interacting with visitors (e.g. a farmer makes children plant vegetables), a Native American village (less accurate and varied than the first), a small museum showing the customs, traditions and utensils of redskins and settlers, two well-stocked bookshops and a cafeteria. Before the visit you are introduced to Plimoth Patuxet by a short well-made film.

The museum and activities are all nicely done and engaging for all ages. The staff were great to engage and get a feel for the history especially for kids. Great spot for learning about the history of the time. Try to avoid days with field trips though.

I went to the Plimoth Plantation on a tour group with 20 8th graders and it was such a fun and enriching experience. There were real native Americans tending real gardens like they had in the 1600s. The houses were being constructed in front of us using the same methods as well. There were pottery demonstrations, weaving, tanning, etc. I definitely recommend this activity for all students but feel it’s most appropriate for ages 10-15.

I loved this experience! This was something fun to do within a short weekend for a few hours. All staff was friendly and very knowledgeable. It included very rich history. The actors were the best part with staying in character. I talked to each actor for 30 minutes on their background, it was fun! I would definitely go back!

Spent the morning at Plimoth Plantation and had a really cool time. Watch a 13 minute video and then start to go back in time. See how the Indians lived and survived. Walk up the hill and walk through an authentic pilgrim village. This is a definite visit when in Plymouth Mass.

My husband and I spent two days here - the first day at the museum's main site and the second day visiting the Grist Mill and the Mayflower II. I love to learn about history and the Plimoth Patuxet Museums does a wonderful job of engaging you. You can set yourself in the recreated English settlement and the Wampanoag village and imagine what life was like six years after the Pilgrims arrived. There are also typical museum exhibitions in the main building and a separate building for craft and other life events demonstrations. For instance, the day we attended, a staff member give a demonstration about plants the Pilgrims would have used for wound care. In the English village we engaged with costumed actors and asked them many questions as we learned about their culture, religion, politics, daily living routines and the like. You also see cows, sheep, goats and chickens in what would have been their natural settings at the time. The recreated houses give you a sense of how the Pilgrims lived and we saw a cooking demonstration over the fire at one of the houses. Other demonstrations, and ones in which you an participate, included dancing, singing, kindling making and log splitting. In the Wampanoag village we met native people who guided us through a typical living space called a wetu and we also talked with people who were demonstrating cooking over fire and hand weaving bags used for a variety of purposes. We learned much about life at the time as well as life for these native peoples today. The next day we toured the Grist Mill, which is a working mill processing corn. If you are an engineer, this one is for you! This Mill is a recreation and represents a facsimile of the one used by the Pilgrims. Plan to take the lovely walk along the creek to the waterfront and tour the Mayflower II. Again, the staff help you imagine what a crossing taking 66 days with over 100 people, animals and goods would have been like in this relatively small ship.

This place was awesome! What a way to learn history! It was very interesting to witness history come alive in the Pilgrim village, where everyone stayed in character and it very much was a real working community. The Native American section had several docents that were very knowledgeable and informative. Learned a whole lot of history by, watching/observing as well as listening.

This was an amazing way to get a feel for what life was like for the pilgrims that settled in Plymouth. The villages and actors brought everything to life. We also enjoyed the Grist Mill and visiting the Mayflower II in town.

Renarkable safety precautions through the buildings and outdoors regarding Covid. Sadly, that also meant much less educational programming and demonstrations. No crowds at all meant the kids had the place enciuding the cow and the goats to themselves. Still a fun visit, buy pricey.

We were there on Saturday morning. The front desk woman was so nice she said her name was Andrea. Very helpful. Very nice grounds. It is alot of walking. Also I loved the gift shop.

Great lesson on history but they trails are stone and dirt so it is more like hiking to get to the exhibits.

We visited the Plimoth Patuxet Museums on a warm, sunny morning in September. The site was easy to find, and there was plenty of parking as we arrived at opening time. The staff at the ticket office were friendly and helpful, letting us know what was happening that day, and where to find it, and to find more information. There was an informational video being looped at the entrance to the museums, which gave a decent summary of what to expect.
I like to think that I am young and fit, so I found the site to be easy to walk round, although some of the slopes may be a little challenging. I saw a few older visitors taking advantage of the benches on the pathways. If the historic attractions were removed, you'd be left with a pleasant walk through lightly wooded terrain, with views to the sea, but of course the recreated villages, native and colonist, were the star attractions. They were well staffed, with impressively knowledgeable guides, that easily answered our most obscure questions. In the colonial village, staff really committed to their roles of 17th century colonists. The eye for detail in the buildings, costumes, and artefacts was highly impressive, and gave a phenomenal feel for how life was lived. I'm no expert, but it seemed to me that the accents the staff spoke in were authentic, a blend of Estuary and West Country English, with a slight Irish lilt, for me, was much more convincing than the kind of fake-Shakespearean I would have expected. The knowledge and enthusiasm of the staff is what made the experience for me, the closest thing I'll get to time travel!

We spent half the day visiting all three sites and really enjoyed our time. The staff are amazing and well trained And share well at each location. If our kids were little we would’ve needed longer at the plantation. Definitely worth visiting all three!

This is a very well done depiction of the pilgrim and Native American way of live in the early 1600s. I learned much about the native way of life. I enjoyed the English village and the grist mill and the Mayflower II was worth the trip

My family and I thoroughly enjoyed . Awesome experience !! Highly recommend. Definitely look at weather and dress appropriately !

Really not worth the money. Expensive and little to see or do. Lots of sample houses from Pilgrim times, but little interpretive information. We have been to other historic locations which are far better (Jamestown, Yorktown, Williamsburg, etc.)

Skip it. Another situation in which true history is erased. I brought my granddaughter because I thought I would have the opportunity to tell her the story of the Indigenous people in Massachusetts. Not so. The village that is supposed to depict how Native Americans lived in is in disrepair, and empty of any Indigenous people. They are boycotting the obvious neglect of the tribal village...which looks like ghost town. Only the English live there now. Just sad. Plymouth, do better.

We arrived early in the day and found several school field trips arrived at the same time. This turned out to be really bad because all of the interpreters were busy showing the school groups around or were swamped by the young kids. My son and I toured around on our own while we waited for the kids to leave. Eventually they did, but all of the interpreters left too! I guess they all decided to take a break at the same time. We had already seen everything on our own and needed time to visit the mill and ship as well so we left.

There isn’t any explanation of things outdoors so the only educational material comes from the small museum area indoors. It is cool to see the buildings, but the trip wasn’t nearly as educational as I expected. My homeschooling son is learning US history this year, and he learned little if anything on this visit.

The mill and ship take very little time to go through. They have done a great job on the ship though! I toured the mayflower 20 years ago, and it was nowhere near as nice then. As far as ship visits go, however, visiting the museum and Old Ironsides in Boston is more educational and much cheaper.

We decided to add this to our trip at the last minute and I’m so glad we did. Yes, it is expensive which is frustrating, but we really enjoyed it. We had kids from 11-2 and we all enjoyed it. We spent over 3 hours there. I would definitely recommend it.

Great experience. We went during Covid, so it was less crowded than I expected. Still, exhibits were amazing. The native american village was staffed by two tribe members with incredible skills and knowledge. They are building a huge canoe the traditional way that I plan to follow online. I tip my hat to the two men there who were so kind to answer all the questions my kids had for them. Truly classy people who made the trip special for my family. There was another man inside the museum who was making traditional headdresses. He had so much knowledge and was so willing to share it. It is a treasure that these people have to share these skilss and stories. I thank them all. At the village area the staff were equally friendly and had great answers for our questions. Its a really cool experience.

The plantation made me feel like I was back in time. The actors always staying in
their roles, I felt like I really meet my 9th grandmother Mary Beckett who married
George Soule. Visiting the Soule house with my daughter and grandson will be a treasured memory.

Cool little trip back in time. Took about three hours for the whole experience, plantation, grist mill and the mayflower II.

Very nice experience! Something to learn for all ages. The staff and the volunteers were all very friendly and went above and beyond to male sure everybody was happy and no questions were left unanswered.

Plimoth Plantation is an interesting reconstruction of an early settler’s stockaded village with costumed actors re-enacting characters from that era and demonstrations of cookery and armed defence. Also reconstruction of native Indian site with costumed Indian descendants demonstrating their everyday skills.
Grist Mill in central Plymouth is also interesting
Unfortunately Mayflower ll is not in Plymouth at present as still under refurbished

I've been to Plimoth endless times as I host International students in my home every year. Sad to report I just went last week 8-7-2023 to take one French student visiting the Boston area for the first time in his life.
What a BIG DISAPPOINTMENT!!
Plymouth Plantation HAS CHANGED SO MUCH, IT'S NOT WORTH THE MONEY, nor your time to visit.
On a Friday, which should be a very hectic time of the week, the place was relatively empty. As I visited the whole site, I understood the why. In the whole plantation there were about 7 Pilgrim actors and no Indian actors (0) at all. As I inquired about it, they blamed Covid. Well..., Covid has been over for a while now. All the Indian houses were closed, nothing to see, just the outer shell. All the Colonial houses empty as well, only 7 goats total. Overall, there was NOTHING to see or to interact with. However, the fee to go into the plantation REMAINS THE SAME! If they are only providing half of what they use to show, price should be half.., I would say. It was so embarrassing to me to show the student the place, as when we were driving there I was giving him an idea of what he was going to see, and there was NOTHING of what I mentioned. So sad. Not going again. No way!!!

We had this down as a place of interest on our recent New England road trip. Its a great way to spend a few hours to see what life was like for the settlers. All the people we met were really invested in making the experience as authentic as possible. Very insightful and well thought out.

Great history! Wasn't prepared for the walking trek at the plantation. Great to see the Mayflower II.

The tickets are too expensive for what you get. The museum is ok but the outdoors area is not so good. Even though the pioneers area allows you to get a pretty good idea about life conditions back then, the indigenous area is so abandoned and neglected, no actors, no objects, noting.

The visit to the Mayflower II is quite mediocre. It’s a beautiful ship though.

It’s definitely worth walking the city but not paying for the expensive tickets at all.

Definitely worth seeing. Re-enacters in period costumes, models of settlements and villages, lots of history to learn and discuss. So much to see and learn about. Great for kids to see.

My husband and I visited on a Saturday. I would recommend for young children or Pilgrim enthusiasts. Some exhibits were closed and the gardens needed tending.

We went to Plimoth Plantation on Thanksgiving. We bought the online tickets through TripAdvisor. When we presented our tickets at the door, the first lady did not know what to do about it. She sent us to another staff, who also did not want to deal with our online tickets, until we went to the third person. If Plimoth Plantation wants to accept online tickets, their staff need to be better trained. It should not be that hard. In addition, the staff at the front desk appeared to be more interested in talking among themselves than welcoming guests. The less than friendly receptionists at the front desk should not nullify the hard work of actors and actresses in each exhibit. They did a good job recreating the life of several centuries ago. My only concern was, the actors/actresses had to sit in the poorly ventilated houses/hut the entire day with a fire pit. We had shortness of breath just being inside for about 5 to 10 minutes each time. I hope there is a way to improve their working condition.

We had a wonderful day at the Plymouth Plantation and Mayflower exhibits. The docents were so knowledgeable and we felt like we were in 1650! This is a fun way to appreciate Pilgrim history!

I was bringing my family there free of delusions surrounding the history and the myth of Thanksgiving. The actors looked like they really enjoyed being a part of the reenactment. Representatives of the Wampanoag tribe aka the People of the First Light, naturally was our favorite. Although it definitely would be nice to meet more of them and hear more of their stories, we walked away grateful for the time those who spent sharing with the visitors. The location is beautiful within itself, and the people, gardens, and livestock make it so much more. Take in everything you see, listen to every story told, watch the short film before walking through the area, and fill in the blanks by reading up on the subject - you'll never be the same. It's worth every penny!

So much fun! The Mayflower was informative and interesting. We enjoyed seeing the houses and the people dressed up added to the experience. They even have live animals which was fun for my 1 year old.

The live animals on site were fun to see ! The actors are great ! The mill was fun to see how it works inside. And the ship was great to be on.

On a hot day above 90 degrees Fahrenheit, and amid the COVID-19 pandemic, I went to Plimoth Plantation with a mask, hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen gloves. (By the way, all water holes in the park are currently closed, so you have to bring your own water in the summer.) I didn't stop by Plimoth Grist Mill and Mayflower this time.

I heard that the Mayflower would be back here in mid-August after years of restoration, so I chose it because I thought it would be easier to go now and less of a coronavirus worry. It was really hungry and we stayed for about three hours, but besides us, we only saw maybe five or six other tourists. These facilities must also be affected by the coronavirus.

As soon as you walk through the gate from the parking lot, the beauty of the colorful flowers next to the sidewalk catches your eye. First, check in at the Visitor Center (with an in-house exhibition hall). They give me a simple map and explain the general route. First, you look at the Native American living space, and then you go to the settler living space. Finally, the route takes you past the gift shop/cafe (the cafe is closed) and back to the visitor center.

The people who explained to me in the Native American section (there are now three) were all of Native American heritage. They try their best to explain life back then. There are cornfields, real ships, summer and winter houses, and stories of building ships, hunting and fishing are lively and hard to listen to. Before COVID-19, they actually demonstrated cooking food. I was surprised to hear from one of them that they recently started a school to teach Native American languages to children. Raising a child bilingually is a tough task (for the children, of course, but for the parents) but I hope they will continue to work hard to train Native American language inheritors.

Sections of the settlers had to go through a lot. "It's a lovely house," my companion called out, and the woman, who has been living there for four years, said, "Thank you, but you know, the house back home had two floors, more rooms, and a balcony." He replied to me, "I'm sorry."
The people who explained to me were really knowledgeable and told me one interesting story after another. Especially the man who explained to me today in the church building (which serves as a task force in times of war) who is a history major (teaching?) in graduate school. I always wanted to listen to it at a level that made me feel like I was doing it. I was impressed that people who work in these fields really love their work, as they seem to have learned more and more about the naked lives of the people who lived there, as well as the food, clothing and shelter they live in. Wood's Seafood, the local restaurant that taught me, was risible and delicious.

In front of the gift shop, there is a rest area where you can see the sea. There are fancy chairs and tables for a quick break. Maybe before the coronavirus, when the cafe was open, everyone ate what they bought here. In the gift shop, a woman worked hard to make replica British tableware. In every culture, I felt a sense of longing for beautiful tableware and everyday items. Next to the gift shop, an elderly man was sweating out a flower bed meant to grow four kinds of flowers and plants for use in medicine.

When I got out, I was sweating, but I was very satisfied. Admission isn't cheap ($32 per person today), but I guess in the U.S., this is a system used to maintain and manage facilities. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there are various restrictions and I thought maybe the staffing would be small, but I can fully enjoy it. I was able to spend half a day away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and reflect on life 350 years ago. It's an outdoor facility, so I hope some people visit it well.

Amazing people, history, and picturesque landscape. The young women in the native American area was very knowledgeable, she stated she was part of the native tribe and continues their ways of weaving mats for insulation and making traditional bags. Thank you too all that keep this beautiful place of importance alive for generations to see.

This is a self-guided tour of the museum and grounds. The staff we interacted with at the museum and at the different villages were very nice and enthusiastic to share their knowledge even though it was almost 100 degrees the day we visited. A lot of information. For those like me who prefer to listen vs. read their history, this was perfect. The first part of the walk outside is mostly in the shade but once you get to the English village, it's downhill with very little shade but worth it. Wish I had done a little research on my own so I could ask more questions of the staff.

This museum has a golden opportunity to tell an accurate story of the pilgrims and Native Americans, about which most people are misinformed. Not only did I learn nothing new, there were very few volunteers/employees relaying information according to the expectation set forth at the visitor center. As for information about the the Native Americans? Little to none. This also applies to the Mayflower II. As a social studies teacher on a travel sabbatical, trying to learn more accurate information to take back to my students next year, I was very disappointed. I expect museums to care more about history than even those who love the subject, and this is not the vibe I got from my visit.

We visited the main museum and the Mayflower. We were underwhelmed with the museum - it was sparse, not very informative and not a lot going on. Just wondering around some old empty houses effectively. Have been to far better “living” museums. It felt very over priced. The Mayflower however was much more interesting and glad we saw that!

Was not crowded due to the Covid situation. The actors and staff were knowledgeable. It was great to see what the houses would have looked like. Did not have a full staff for every facet of life or the houses, again, most likely due to attendance. Dud not see the Grist Mill, as saw one in Sudsbury which would have been a waste. The gift stores were stocked with interesting books including those that were on the Mayflower. Mayflower was not in port only because of its restoration. Saw it in dry dock in Mystic Connecticut when they were working on it. Was impressive then. The walk down looks like it is gradual, however, on a very hot day it is a trek. The paths are also gravel and uneven. There was also a mediation area. Also saw a canoe in the process of being built/constructed. The kids were able to see and/or better imagine what it was like during that time instead of just reading about it in a book.

Plimoth Patuxet: A joy for history-lovers, very thoughtfully done. It's not a huge area, but none of the spaces are just empty. Each house is a little different, with slightly different furnishings and accessories. All the exhibits are robust as well, and the craft house is a cool idea that lets you get up close with different period activities like pottery, medicine, or gardening. I really liked the Thanksgiving through the ages exhibit. There were even livestock roaming around. I hope we go back when the food exhibit is done! Very neat if you're into history. We went on a beautiful September day and it was lovely just to walk around. The performers were very good, high marks for them!

The only problem was that there wasn't enough explanation. Most museums would have placards explaining what each item was, or why they chose to set up each house as they did. Here they didn't have any of that in the villages. Perhaps the idea was that there would be a performer in each room to ask, but a) there weren't and b) it would be nice if you didn't have to take up everyone's time if you're super interested in historical details and have a million questions (yes, history nerd here :) ).

We did eat at the cafeteria and it was actually very good! The "Indian pudding" is tasty, but different from what you might be used to - and there's a lot of it. But the peascod was amazing. Seriously might have been the best thing I ate my entire vacation week. Buttery, flaky crust, with seasoned turkey inside, all warmed up - it was perfect. Also can recommend the cornbread cookies, and the salad was not your normal sad cafeteria salad either.

Mayflower II: Even on a Thursday in September it was very busy, and it's a small ship. It probably helps add to the feeling they must have had, being crammed in that space for months. This had some interesting accents, but with the tight space (and lack of info) it was hard to see what was what. Definitely recommend they put more info out for people. Staff were very helpful, and it was very interesting, although it really only took maybe half an hour to go through.

After years of watching grandkids dress as Pilgrims or Indians for school Thanksgivings I was happy to take them to the recreated village. There was more walking than I had expected. Grandpa did want to admit that he needed to use the wheel chair we brought with us, so I was very pleased to meet the volunteer who drops off or picks up people at the Indian or Pilgrim settlements. The homes and gardens look authentic and once you enter the settlement all of the people there are in period time for conversation. The children tried rolling a hoop and marching as soldiers. Tip: the lower parking lot does not involve steps and can be accessed by family sized golf cart - so ask for help if needed.

My two children and I visited during the week and had a wonderful time! We are homeschooling this year and it was a memorable, hands-on learning experience. We visited the Mayflower II, the village and the mill. I recommend all three! We learned about 16th century shipbuilding and navigation; sat around the fire at the Wampanoag village as we learned about hunting, canoe making, cooking, and home construction; hulled and winnowed corn with Mayflower passenger, Pricilla Alden, in the village; modeled the armor of one of the Pilgrims; and even enjoyed a hands-on, STEM presentation at the mill. The staff at each location were very knowledgeable and inviting. What a fun and impactful way to learn about history…for adults too!

We had our two homeschooled grandsons, 10 and 12. This living museum told the story about the Native Americans and the Pilgrims who lived in this area for 7 years before going out on their own. We all enjoyed our visit.

The actors are very good at engaging with the crowd. I hope they have plans to expand the native portion. Seems like that was shortchanged. I found the main exhibit about Thanksgiving to be downright insulting. The English settlers were seriously religious Calvinists, who came here because of religious persecution. They were thanking God, not engaging in the ancient practice of gratitude. Not one mention of the importance of their faith. Another attempt to rewrite history.

Wonderful experience. So great to see all the hard work being put forth by the staff. We really enjoyed our discussion with Isaac. He was very knowledgeable and informative.

We had a great time and learned a lot about every day life of Native People and English Pilgrims. Highly recommend!

I was EXTREMELY disappointment with the "Native Village". Despite the website showing pictures depicting natives in traditional clothing, and advertising that we were going to receive a 1600 experience, we were un-welcomed by "woke" natives who were not only unfriendly, but irritated by the fact that we were disappointed that we were not receiving the immersion of history that the website promised. They only had three staff in the Native village and only one of them (Malissa) was kind and friendly. The others were rude, disrespectful and extremely defensive. They seemed shocked that we were asking questions and they obviously wanted nothing to do with us. The English settlement, however, was wonderful. "Suzanna" wouldn't break character for anything and spent over an hour talking with my children and teaching them about the herbs in her garden. She was the only redemption of the overpriced ticket. I did complain to the staff about the native village and see that they no longer promise the natives in traditional clothing...bc apparently depicting history in a history museum is a crazy thought. So sad that this historical museum bended the knee to the woke mob. More history erased...

We only managed to visit the Mayflower from the outside, but discovered Plimouth Plantation for about 2 hrs.
History must see place. We especially loved talking to the costumed interpreters and reading about herbs and cooking in olde English in the craft center.

Two hours of being immersed in the history of Plymouth’s first settlement-loved the characters in dress-and the ability to learn all along the path-perfect day made it able for us to see from the cannon to the harbor….understanding why the pilgrims set up “shop” here!A must see for all interested in American history!

The "museum" was one of the favorite places we visited. I really enjoyed seeing how the natives and early settlers lived. It really makes you appreciate everything we have and do now. We went on a weekday and there was plenty of time to view everything. I wish there was more of the "people" there to explain more about the details of how they lived but I guess it was enough info.

We saw the settlement, native American area and the mayflower. It is a beautiful walk and has a wonderful view of the water. I'd probably want to stay longer to read and take in everything because if you rush through, the price may not seem worth it. The restaurant had neat looking menu items from that time period. We weren't hungry so we skipped it. They have a great gift ship though. Worth the trip, but take your time and take in everything.

Well worth a visit, lots to see and very helpful staff, although don’t expect it to take all day, we were around the whole exhibit in around an hour

Plymouth Plantation is a living museum that traces the history of the pilgrim fathers from England and the Netherlands to America. They also show and tell the story of the indigenous Americans lives before and when the settler arrived. After the orientation film you are free to explore and interact with the actors, they are vet knowledgeable and stay in character at all times. We also checked out the Plymouth Rock and various statues, plaques and monuments in the town. These are worth a visit but you will only need 30 mins at the most.

The young interpreters are simply superb! They are exceptionally knowledgeable about the site and the Pilgrim guides stayed fully in character in a way that helped me appreciate the attitudes and values that shaped the Plimoth colony. My favourite section was the Patuxet village where the guides were engaged in activities of daily living and were well able to answer any questions about the crafts, food, living arrangements and history of the early inhabitants. It was interesting to note that they did not assume specific roles as the guides in the Plimoth village did. It is a wonderful site! Be sure to talk to the guides!

If you have young children and need a full day out, this is the place. I took my toddlers and we were here for hours. They were captivated by every bit of it. We did take a lunch break halfway through (we brought our own snacks). The re-enactments were really fun and my children had a ball in the children's section at the bottom of the hill of the village. The staff were all very welcoming. We also went on a great weather day and only encountered one school group.

A great way to learn EXACTLY how life were in the old days. The real-life visit were all the employees are full acting the act, so good, one can actually feel part of those days.
Fell free to ask them anything, get close and sit next to them. It is experiencing all those time first-hand!

The history was nice. We were expecting more interaction and dialogue between the wampanougs and pilgrims about life in the village. We walked thru the village and there wasnt any interaction unless I spoke. Its was nice but couldhave been better.

Enjoyed going back from ten year ago. Always interesting to read and see about our history. Very informative employees.

A very interesting reconstruction of a 17th century village. It's worth it to picture their way of life and their imperatives. There is also a reconstruction of the traditional habitats of Native Americans from the time of the first European arrivals. We had a ticket combined with the visit of the Mayflower II.

It was a great experience for my two young kids. They really learned a lot about that time period and enjoyed the exhibits.

Great historic place to visit. Lots of history and very hands on. We learned a new game and we’re able to train in the militia!

A waste of money. Short staffed. No exhibits. No demonstrations. It was like a ghost town, but price was still the same like it would be during high season. Went on a Sunday. All exhibits were closed. Rooms empty. Demonstrations only run a handful of days and at specific time. None on a Sunday.

We ( a party of three) and another couple paid $85 per person to enjoy a Thanksgiving buffet dinner and then enjoy a walk through the "village". It was cold, rainy and very windy. The dinner was a nice selection and was tasty.However, because we were seated in a temporary tented area that had side curtains the cold damp wind pushed through into our eating area which made the dining experience miserable. There were no other seats in the permanent seating area available for our party. Because of the weather we couldn't take the "tour". We asked for rain checks but were told that if we were going to come back we'd have to return within the next three days-the park closes for the year and reopens in March. Could we come back in the Spring-NO. Next 3 days only. Totally unacceptable for $85/person. Either refund a portion of our money or send raincheck for next Spring.

Since Covid, everything wasn’t open, but what was was very enjoyable and relaxing. The actors were friendly and knowledgeable.

I absolutely loved this experience! The interpreters were excellent. They speak in the olde English of the 1620s which made the vocabulary and accent they used as interesting as what they said. I learned so much.

I also want to commend visitor's services for helping my husband get around. The golf cart driver came quickly to take him to and from the English village.

We spent the entire day at the museum and at the Mayflower II. Well worth the time.

Enjoyable visit learning about pilgrims and the Native Americans that lived in this location hundreds of years ago. Interesting staff dressed in period costumes reenacting different roles and explaining some of the history of the time and place. Pleasant to walk along pathways from one part of the place to the next. Also a small museum gallery and gift shop. Note that you must get in your vehicle and drive about 3 miles away to get to the Mayflower 2 location, where the parking along the waterfront can be challenging. Fun to walk around the Mayflower, go below deck, and get a feel for what it must have been like for the folks coming here from across the pond back then.

An engaging museum of early American heritage that captivated my 16 year old. There are a variety of components to this museum, a Patuxet settlement, English Village, main exhibition/orientation, craft center, Mayflower and Grist Mill. There are re-enactors in costume in the English village who you can engage with and they respond in Old English. My 16 yr old helped cut wood, water a garden, chatted wuith the villagers and liked the calling of the militia. I had to pull him away so we could continue on in our car over to the grist mill and Mayflower. It is worth it, the Mayflower is impressive and have ample staff explaining various things. A fun museum that gives you and your kids a living history lesson.

This was an interesting area. First visited was an Indian village with natives burning out a tree to make a canoe and drying animal skins. The colonial settlement shows life as it was several years after landing. "Settlers" could be found preparing food, making tools, etc. Great place for children to see history come alive.

Really lovely to explore this recreated settlement. Particularly liked the focus on the original inhabitants and their relationship to the incoming settlers.

Quite amazing to learn about early life and to see the mock up village and period dressed characters putting on a show and skits

Nice way to spend a few hours. The village part took about two hours and I loved seeing the recreation of the Puritan settlement and the actors were awesome. I learned a lot. Wish we had more time to see the Mayflower...

I've been to Plymouth Patuxet village more then a few times thru the years, but this last time was SUCH a letdown. Where were all the historical characters? Normally you see these actors dressed and talking in period costume in each of the houses and Native Americans around the village working on canoes or in the village. We saw 2 women at the end of the row of houses cooking beans beside a house. They spoke of what they were making. There wasnt any happy bantering back and forth with the visitors. I have to say its a beautiful location and interesting to see - but without the historical actors we all found it very boring. Nothing new learned. From there we drove to the Mayflower II - another empty spot. You go on the ship, look around, no one to speak with to learn from - on to the Grist Mill which was the most interesting of them all. Probably because we'd never been there before. What a waste of $40 per person.

Along the Pilgrim trail this stop is a must! Authentic recreation of life for the Pilgrims and the local Indians that helped them. The actors stayed in character with all the answers the school children asked. The Hardship and work effort for the Pilgrims is evident and very real with this living museum. I wish all school children had a chance to experience this when studying American History!

Lovely museum to visit especially the settler village. It was good to see the accommodation the people lived in when they first settled in the area. The houses were very interesting and there were people in costume in some of the houses. They were able to chat to visitors about life at the time.

This is one of those places that everyone needs to visit. It was humbling to be stood on the ground of the first nation and pilgrims. To learn how they came together with the first thanks giving and established 'America'.

We could have spent all day and more talking to the staff, who had a wealth of knowledege and played their parts well!

Enjoyable history lessons given by actors in period specific character and costumes. The village and Mayflower replicas are excellent. Wear decent walking shoes because a visit to the village requires a good amount of walking.

We loved these attractions. There were many guides at each location who were very helpful explaining how things worked. However I would suggest tacking up written details next to items so viewers are not totally dependent on these guides. As in a museum it is useful to have plaques which enhance descriptions.

Loved seeing this history firsthand. The Grist Mill was interesting, but not sure why it is part of this, or any, package (other than that it's too obscure to otherwise draw attention and this helps attract visitors and money to maintain it). Plimoth Patuxet was excellent, but would have enjoyed having a knowledgeable tour guide to learn from and interact with.

On the negative side, the directional signage was poor. If you're not on a tour bus or driving, once you arrive on the train at Kingston, you're pretty much on your own with Uber or walking, since there are no busses or shuttles. Plimouth should do a much better job, especially given the tourist trade. Also, be forewarned that Plimoth Patuxet is ~ 3 miles west of the other sites... a long walk or Uber. There should be a shuttle, even if just a few times a day.

My 9yo granddaughter and I were on a northeast coast vacation and history tour. Tuis was probably the most fun she had. Seeing how the pilgrims would have worked and lived opened her eyes to how good we have it today. She enjoyed asking questions, making mustard from seeds and digging a trench in the garden. She rid this for over 1/2 an hoir and it was hot! We then went to the house that allowed the children to dress up and touch things. She went through the entire trunk so she could dress like a pilgrim even in the heat! Overall, I would highly recommend this for any child to experience.
The Mayflower II was very informative in showing the horrific (by today’s standards) of the travel to the New Anerica.

Very informational-staff for both places were friendly and took time answering any questions. All were pleasant. Very realistic historical experience! Worth the visit!

Very educational trip for kids (ages 5 and 7), to give them an idea how early colonists established and supported their life on the new shore. Lots of objects to explore, many opportunities to gain new perspective on everyday life. Colonists are friendly and try to engage children in their activities. We got lots of questions answered.
Also, very delicious food at their cafe, got to try some recipes from the olden days

We really enjoy a working museum. We have visited several. This one was quite disappointing. Not much going on, although the actors who we did see were very enthusiastic. We just felt there was so much that could have been included but wasn't. A lot of money spent on modern buildings and not enough on recreating history. Quite an expensive entry for what it is.

We went to the village first - beautiful site on the river. The gardens are gorgeous. Loved seeing the houses and how people lived. Really enjoyed the actors as well. The native area was also very interesting. Kids, 12 and 14, liked it a lot. Wandering through the houses and seeing what foods were growing in the gardens was the highlight for me.

We went to the Mayflower after. $57 for the family. It’s (obviously) a replica, and there’s some education on board, but it’s a 20 minute experience and I think it’s overpriced for that. Maybe if it too had live actors like the plantation, it would make sense, but for that additional price it just didn’t.

Enjoyed the recreations and the period reenactors. Docents were also good. Place is very large, so you definitely get in some steps.

That said, the recreated English village was rather small, especially in the context of if the admission price. And it was disappointing to see the very small size of the Native American settlement. I would think that the fact that the Native Americans occupied the region for least 1000 before the Europeans came, possibly as far back as the ice age, should justify better treatment. That said, it may also be the case that relatively little is known about that history.

We enjoyed our visit to the Plimoth Patuxet living museum. It was great to interact and learn more from both the Native American actors, the Pilgrim actors and the historians. The kids participated in a few activities, such as grinding flower, and the village parade. It was great to experience and get a better understanding of what life was like in the 1600s.

Nice exhibit showing how life was hundreds of years ago, and a hard life it was! It's a nice walk and the staff is friendly and knowledgeable. The tour was good although I'm not sure I would call it a "must see" for adults already familiar with this subject. I would recommend it for kids as it's very educational.

Learn how Colectives and shared economy doesn’t work Beautiful foliage. Staff very educated in their role play.

Way over priced! We love these types of Museums, Jamestown in VA for instance, which is excellent. This museum, however, looks like it's on its last leg. We paid over $120 for a family of 4. We started at the Indian area and there's only 4 structures that aren't explained. There were no Indians. There were two workers there giving info, but they weren't in costume. After that, we went to the settlement area, but were equally disappointed. There were 5 people in costume working I guess, but they were chatting with each other or just sitting. Every single one of the little "houses" was the same. Same exact items, just laid out different. No one was inside telling us about things or demonstrating anything. After that, we went to the Mayflower ship. That was equally disappointing. Not much to see. very bare. Reminded me of a circus attraction where you pay money to go behind the curtain for a one second scam. I wouldn't recommend either! Jamestown Living Museum in VA is WAY better and cheaper!

This is my favorite 'to do' in Plymouth and third visit. The Patuxet Homesites and 17th-Century English Village exhibits are well kept and wonderful to walk through. Depending on the time of your visit and how long you stroll about, you'll find different costumed interactions. For me, the views alone are worth the visit. Heritage passes are they way to go if you have a full day, or two in the area.

Interesting to see how the first English settlers made Plymouth their home. The information centre was very informative with a short film to tell you how to get around. The museum interactive staff stayed in character and it was interesting to listen to their version of how they thought the settlers spoke. They spoke in first person which made the experience feel more authentic. It’s apparent that they are improving the museum which will make it even more enjoyable. We got around the whole place in less than 2 hours. Overall a must see especially if you’re over from the UK.

My husband and I traveled to the Plimouth Plantation as our first stop on our trip to Cape Cod. The museum site map is easy to follow. Wear comfortable shoes as you will walk to each section of the museum. The actors in the 17th century village were exceptional. We truly enjoyed conversing with Mrs. Bradford and the young militia man. I especially enjoyed learned about the Wampanoag culture and the traditional way to make a canoe. Our time at the Mayflower was an excellent experience, too. It was great to speak with the museum educators. We learned so much.

I read so many good reviews about the Thanksgiving dinner at Plimoth Pawtuxet. Here is my experience. The museums were good and the characters made the experience memorable. I recommend the museums. The dinner not so much. It was average at best. The thin piece of turkey wrapped around the stuffing could have been mistaken as deli turkey. Of the three desserts, the Indian pudding was the best, it was served warm but the coffee was cold. Think of the cheapest store bought pies you ever had; that is what was served. And those were served cold too, not even room temperature. I thought there was entertainment during dinner; none. The "pilgrim" woman in character was excellent but she disappeared after grace. I think this is the most disappointing experience and I would like to keep others from parting with their hard earned money to be let down. Bottom line: see the museums, eat elsewhere for a fraction of the price.

It's pretty neat. It's a pretty setting and the live action characters were a nice touch. I guess I got exactly what I wanted, which was to learn more about the lived experience of the early settlers and I did. There was just something underwhelming about it. Alsoe, the $106 for four people (and two of them were kids) seemed like a lot. I think my thought about the place would be that it's nice if you're in the area but I wouldn't make a long trip to see it.

This place far exceeded my expectations--mostly because I did not know what to expect. Half of the visit was spent familiarizing ourselves with the lives of the indigenous people of the area who would have been around at the time of the Mayflower's landing. The other half was in a reproduction of the settlement where the Pilgrims would have lived. Both were staffed with "guides" who were acting as if they were the people of that place and time. It made for a unique approach and was very engaging.
There is a wonderful gift shop worth a visit as well.
This is a must-see when in Plymouth.

The living museum was a bit simple. No one doing any actual activities, just a couple of people who could give a talk about particular buildings. I got the impression that this was a place for school trips rather than for tourists. Don't eat in the café, go downtown instead. The café had a couple of disinterested teenagers handing out 'food'.

With our 15 year old grandson, on an uncrowded day, it was such a pleasure to have history come to life. Interacting with the resident characters was a great experience as they went about their daily chores of weeding gardens, straightening nails to use again, and caring for the goats and pigs. I suggest this visit for anyone who has studied the Mayflower in school.

My friend and I were impressed with the outdoor museum. It is very well maintained and offers a good learning experience into the life of the 1620’s. Not only do you see how the Pilgrims lived in the English Village with costumed actors in period dress, but also how the indigenous people lived. The character actors stayed in character and informed us about daily life in the Village. In the native America village we learned about daily life and canoe building, food, hunting, and home construction. Included in our Heritage tour we visited the Mayflower II and the grist mill. Oh, don’t forget the picture of the Plymouth Rock. Overall, we had a wonderful day with lunch at one of the lobster shacks.

I travel with my family, and we had a good time there. Learning about life in the 1620's, people were very friendly.

Great excursion. Informative. Enjoyed. Well maintained. I will return to see the rest, need 3 hours.

Well worth a visit and I’d take the heritage package that allows you to also see the Grist Mill and Mayflower 2. The visit to the village was very interesting and we especially liked the in character team members and the interaction with us. Would be great if there were more of them. Also noticeable that there was no representation of the indigenous people with whom the pilgrims co existed.

We really enjoyed all there was to see here. Loved seeing the replicas of what houses/villages could have looked like, loved the re-enactments and the actors as well.

After seeing the promotional photos I was looking forward to a completely immersive experience for my family. The staff we encountered were nice and polite, but the "town" seemed pretty empty. One of the buildings in the village had two people in costume who were doing "summer cleaning." (I didn't think part of my visit would be watching reenactors do inventory and cleaning.) It was also evident that while signage made reference to indigenous people, there wasn't a single one as part of the reenactment. When there was a reenactor I felt like I had to initiate the conversation and work really hard to get them to show us something.
As a history teacher, and as a family who usually enjoys educational trips, I found this to be underwhelming. It's possible that they gave a smaller staff on Sunday, (but then there should be a reduced admission). Additionally, there were buildings on the map that don't exist anymore as they are building other buildings. You cannot go into any of the wampanog structures either.
The militia musket demo was out the drummer was fantastic and that reenactor engaged well with the visitors!
I wish I could say that we'll attempt this again, but my elementary school aged kids were not captivated by the experience as they have been at other museums.

Visited on a dreary day as did a foreign exchange group of high school students as well as local 8th graders. Enjoyable and informative. Because of the limited number of visitors the many questions asked were answered by informative employees. Area is clean. A bit pricey even when senior rates are considered!

My favorite part of visiting the Plymouth Plantation is how the actors stay in character to share how their lives were in the past. All staff members wore face mask and all guest have to keep mask on too.

We spent several hours at the museum and enjoyed the history and the
re-enactors. It was very interesting to learn how they lived.

My wife and I really enjoyed our time visiting the mill, mayflower2 and especially Plymouth village. The highlight was our conversations with the living history pilgrims at the village. So cool and so interesting. They truly made the visit unforgettable. So impressed with them all! Well done and thank you!

Yeah hard working Pilgrims.
It's a lovely spot with houses, barns and animals from the first pilgrims of Massachusetts. My grandson lived the animals even though there wasn't a pig. The people were nice but no obesity could tell me why there was a suit of armor in each house.

It was a fun day and glad we finally went. The Mayflower II has been renovated and is a quick stop but worth it. Unbelievable to think so many people traveled 66 days aboard!! The 17th century village was also enjoyable. Not too many people in character but it was nice. Seemed a little subdued but don't know if that's due to Covid and staffing challenges or that it was a Wednesday during off season

An amazing experience! You really felt like you were catapulted 400 years back in time with all the exhibits and live actors walking the village. You could literally spend hours there and it would never get boring. The wealth of knowledge you gain is well worth the money spent. I look forward to visiting again.

If you're at all interested in indigenous lifestyle and/or early colonial history, this is a must see. The dwellings are authentic and the actors accurately portray colonists from the year 1627 without going out of character. They were performing daily tasks like gardening, fence repair, etc. and you really get a feel for what daily life may have been like for the "Pilgrims".

Loved this piece of living history! The pilgrims shared so many interesting facts and were convincing in their roles! Highly recommend for every American!

This was not what I was expecting. I was expecting a living village. There were 5 people in character only one of them on the Native American side. It was very run down in the village. Weeds were over grown. The visitor center and craft building was nice. The one lady reenacting the cooking of the Native Americans was informative but overall it was a letdown.

Excellent activity. I would think it is a must if you have kids, but I am an older single person, and I had a great time. Top notch. In addition to villages, there are actors letting you know what life was like. It is one of the fav things I did in Cape Cod. If you have any kind of a mobility problem, let them know, they will take you between activities in a golf cart.

A visit to Plimoth Plantation was a common occurrence for us when we lived in the area many many ago. Our then very young children loved it. This time we returned as grandparents with grandkids 12 and 14. The Wampanoag village was new for us as well as the crafts center and expanded visitor center. But the highlight for us as always was the English Village where 1627 is faithfully brought to life every year. Clearly one of the recent reviewers had no clue what Plimoth is all about. As has always been the case, the people of the village go about their daily chores and interactions with each other and will not speak to you until you ask them questions and engage them in conversation. But once you do, the players come on the stage in a wonderful way. They are faithful to the dialects of the areas in England from which they came, more than willing to tell you personal details about their lives back home as well as in the New World. It is, as it always has been, an enchanting experience but the visitor must take responsibility for making the play begin. The Wampanoag village was very interesting - especially enjoyed watching the young man who was working on the 12 man "minshoon" - dug out canoe. (We did not visit the Mayflower nor the Grist Mill.) The price of admission did seem quite high as did the prices of items in the gift and food shops. But the experience is so unique and special that one can stomach the cost.

I have been here many times, and it never fails to impress me. I usually am here with my college history students, and they love to watch me interact with the villagers. We are ALWAYS impressed by the breadth of knowledge. The Wampanoag village is always a highlight as well.

A mixed experience at a very well intentioned living museum. We visited during the week of the Mayflower's return. Ticket purchasing was confusing online, and it seemed impossible to purchase just a ticket for the plantation property (??). We paid $124.41 for two adults and a 10-year old.

We showed up at our entry time, but at the wrong place--did not realize the ship was 2.5 miles away, had to race to get to the ship. And the Mayflower was... ok. A beautiful ship when viewed (for free!) from the harbor, but minimal information on board. We encountered only one costumed staff person offering information, and few informational signs. I would not pay to board the ship again, if the experience remains the same.

Back at Plimoth Plantation, again information was lacking! We were sent down a hallway to start the experience. After we stood there for a while, we learned that we needed to download a QR code and watch the 12-min orientation on our phones. Nobody had mentioned that. Hm. The indigenous and colonial areas were fascinating, but also seemed very understaffed; sparse representation of informative costumed staff. I'm very glad the museum has embraced the indigenous side of its history, but you'd never guess there was anything other than happy coexistence between native people and settlers. It is still a bit lowest common denominator.

I am sure this is all pandemic related, but still, the price was premium given that we were channeled through the Mayflower thing.

No visitor Wifi in this day and age is weird, especially at this price point. Food was fine, and reasonably priced.

We had both adults and younger children on our vacation and all of us enjoyed the plantation. From the very beginning it was good...there was plenty of parking and no long line at the ticket building. Both at the Indian section and the Pilgrim section of Plimoth there was plenty of interpretors to help educate adults/children on the life back then. The kids loved that the interpretors stayed in character

the actors who take part in the village area are doing a really good job and a lot of them study the charecter they play.
they will not answer your modern day questions as they are to play the person from the time they arrive to when the leave.
so just think you back in time and love every minute of it.
It is really a good history lesson for the kids and the adults will learn a lot about the time and what they went thru to servive the harsh winters and without the help of the Native Americans they would not have made it thru the first winter. We liked the story telling and seeing the way of life. Interesting time spent.
The actors were very good and knew their stuff. Good Job

About an hour drive from Boston, great day trip to get out of the big city. The reproduction village was very well done, staff was friendly and helpful with alot of fun and genuine displays of the times. Spent about 1.5 hr here, before driving the the Grist Mill and Mayflower. Tip...there is free parking right behind the Grist Mill, and its an easy nice walk down to the Mayflower. We did all three and worth it all!

Decided to stop by on way to Boston with family. It was pretty empty and desolate with an occasional sighting of a worker here or there. Interesting place , but not a destination attraction. If this were the main event of the day I think our family would have been a little disappointed but since we had a little time to kill, this served that purpose quite well and was a nice supplement to our greater journey.

We really enjoyed our time at the Plimoth Patuxet Museum! It was so cool to step back into time and feel like you can really experience the villages of Plimoth and Patuxet! On top of just being so beautiful, the museum really paid respects to the Wampanoag people and their history. We enjoyed visiting my the Mayflower and the walk to it from the Grain Mill.

Toured the Village. It was a steep price but it was a nice experience. The areas are spread out and it was not crowded on a Saturday in October. Was a one and done experience, glad I did it tho! Thank you!

The Plimoth Plantation experience was very good and very interesting ... with actors staying in role...I felt what those coming to a new land 400 years ago, must have felt ,why they came, what they left behind, and what they endured in this new country... but nothing from the American Indian's point of view (WHAT ELSE IS NEW?) I was told and now agree that visiting the Plimoth Grist Mill would be a waste of time...AND IT WAS.... Spokesperson was very good,,but nothing much or interesting to see and not worth $8.95 per person, should be free.....MAYFLOWER II wasn't there...Saw it in New London, Ct..on drive home...FOR FREE!

We were very keen to visit, being directly descended from a prominent pilgrim.
The Plantation museum is very well laid out and presented, starting with a short film to set the scene for anyone without much prior knowledge.
The volunteers are very friendly, helpful and knowledgeable - and happily provide golf carts for anyone with mobility issues.
Lovely gift shop and cafe.

Great learning experience for an entire family of what life was like in a Pilgrim village in 1600s. Actors bring the village alive. You can see live goats, cows and watch actors make food, etc. from the times. Nice walk around village and English/Indian areas.

Very interesting and educational. I enjoyed walking thru the recreated pilgrim village. There are costumed guides available to answer questions. Inside are some exhibits as well as a short video. The gift shop is reasonability priced and has a good selection of items. The grounds and building is very well maintained. Allow at least an hour and a half for this venue

We had a great time visiting Plimouth Colony. We enjoyed the recreated villages and artisans. The individuals reenacting our history stayed in character, answered questions, demonstrated the time period well and were extremely knowledgable. We purchased the heritage pass and spent the day touring the villages, the Mayflower II and the Grist Mill

This was wonderful! One of my top 5 places ever. It was amazing getting to see everything. The houses were so cool. You could go inside and look at everything.

The view was also amazing. It sits right by the ocean. We also had lunch on their patio. Wonderful place.

Did the 3 locations.

Village - Overall, little in interpretive information. There were staff present, although only several in costume (lots of marching). There were other staff but you really only got information by asking questions, there was no posted interpretive information and no spiel as you went through the areas. There was an introductory video at the visitor center and displays at the craft center. In the video and one of the staff referenced the mayflower compact as impacting the governance of the US. But I was surprised that there was no mention of native americans. " Much of the framework of the U.S. Constitution came from the way 12th century Indigenous people governed, a fact the U.S. Senate did not acknowledge until 1988." (you can google the phrase for the source) But there should have been time to update that information since 1988. Overall, I would probably visit a ship building village again before returning here. Just not enough info to place everything in context.

Grist Mill - we arrived on the day and time they were actually grinding which was interesting and worth seeing. But it was rather chaotic when we were there due to a very large influx of students, so that it was hard to see the demos and there was no way to know when they would be presenting again. We stopped in on our way back from the Mayflower II as well to try and catch some verbiage. The site is rather small but interesting.

Mayflower II - there was a higher density of staff on the ship although some of the info provided was brief/rudimentary.

The parking situation was very easy at the village and the free parking near the mill still had spots available. It was a pleasant walk from the mill to the ship through a very nice park for most of the walk. This was more of a 2.5 for me overall but rounded up to a 3 so as not to be a grinch.

This place is oddly devoid of information and is quite limited in scope. Usually when visiting a place like this there is an introductory video and lots of background context. The village consists of a few houses and a lookout/fortress building. No historical explanations were given in the village, and the staff remain in character, which always freaks me out. The Mayflower is a 1950s repro which is to be expected so don’t go thinking you’re seeing the real thing.
To summarize, it’s an expensive day out for not much return. The town of Plymouth is vibrant though and the rock is free to go look at. Go to Sturbridge Village in MA for a great living museum experience.

I have to agree with My2Centzworth - the Thanksgiving dinner was underwhelming and I can't recommend it. At almost $100 / person, one would expect more than a standard conference buffet lunch. Like My2Centzworth, I also thought that there would be some basic entertainment or story telling but there was nothing. In fact, we didn't even get the Indian pudding or the Pilgram character at the 1:30 seating! So, what does $100 get you? A buffet lunch that includes some raw vegetables, apple cider, turkey wrapped around stuffing, mashed potatoes, whipped squash, a standard salad, some corn bread, some cranberry sauce, one slice of pie, and tea and coffee. If you want wine, soda, or anything else to drink, that costs extra. We had to ask them to refill the salad dressing, the cranberry sauce, and the corn bread. We also asked for extra whipped cream and was told no. The food was average at best. For me, I think that they missed a golden opportunity to make it a bit memorable. The price does include admission to the museum, so we walked around but that was good for an hour at most. The thing that really sealed the deal for me was when we saw the walk-up cafe, which essentially had the same menu without the raw vegetables, apple cider, tea, and coffee but had a price tag of $28. If I add the price of admission, which is $30, that comes to $60. I guess having a white tablecloth comes with an upcharge of $40. I have to admit, I felt a bit cheated. I really can't recommend this place as a Thanksgiving destination.

This was a pretty cool attraction, The living history actors were really good, Although it did seem a little weird seeing them wearing masks and a few with microphone headsets (due to masks muffling their voices) they really knew how to interact with the visitor. The views here were great and the huts were awesome.

My issue with this attraction is the admission price. it was $32 to Plimouth Plantation and $50 to see the Plantion , the Mill and the Mayflower II. You can see the Mayflower 2 just fine for a picture from near Plymouth Rock. We spent about 2.5 hours here. I don't think it was worth the $32. $15 is a more reasonable price for this attraction . With a family of 4 you can spend over $100. Kids would like it, but your wallet wont

It was a lot of fun! Unfortunately because of covid19, there were less workers and less presentations, even on a Saturday. But overall it was fun.

The Plimouth Plantation was fun and educational. The attraction was a nice experience that tied in with lessons I share with my students during Thanksgiving.

As a part of a bus tour to the area, we had a turkey dinner and a program on the clothes of the pioneer woman. The food was delicious, including pumpkin pie. The presenter was knowledgeable and did a great job.

How anyone can say this was not worth it , they’re crazy. This was so interesting and easily you can spend half the day hitting all 3. I would say the Mill was the least interesting - only bc it was a duplicate built in the 1980s if I recall and there’s not as much to see. My dad and I spent the bulk of the time exploring the Pilgrim village (yes it’s a recreation and not in the original spot as the original settlement but still so interesting. The historic actors were a hoot. They stayed in character, wore period clothing and answered questions about life in those times. Most of the houses had an actor you could interact with - so going from house to house and exploring life in the early colonial times was fascinating. We hit the Mayflower 2 and Plymouth Rock next (as they were right next to each other) - also super fascinating - the people they have on the ship had so much info to share from how life was like on the Mayflower during the 66 day trek from England and how they navigated without any technology but pegs and string. FYI this ship is an exact replica of Mayflower and was built in England and sailed over in the 1950s. Again super fascinating and you’ll want at least half day to explore all 3 locations. You will have to drive bc the museum/village is about 2 miles away from Mayflower and Plymouth Rock. And from there it’s another mile to the Mill. Also the cafe at the Museum was great. Very reasonably priced, hearty portions and pretty tasty :)

Very well done. Tour of the Plantation and then dinner. Despite working on Thanksgiving the staff could not have been nicer. The meal was very good.
Overall we were very happy we did this.

If you are going by, this is a good stop, although relatively expensive for the experience. Kudos to the staff who work in dress and character to make this an authentic experience. It's a great school field trip experience, but not so much otherwise. It is a good half day with a combo ticket, but only if you are spending a lot of time in Boston.

Great for our family with a teenager and 3 kids! Loved the costumes, authentic lifestyle and characters! We learned more than we thought even though we had already studied the Pilgrims and the Mayflower. Well organized and labeled. We made our kids ask questions and boy we got some great stories from them. The more we interacted with the characters the more we learned! Highly recommend!

We enjoyed the Mayflower II and even the Grist Mill. The people there really spoke to everyone and gave great information and explanation of the history of each. Was a little disappointed with Plimoth Patuxet. Wish it was more of a tour with an actual guide explaining everything. Overall, it was worth getting the combo ticket for all 3 places. It was nice to be able to park for free at the Grist Mill and walk to the Mayflower II which is amongst many restaurants and shops.

The plantation was just ok but might be better in the busy season. There were some costumed reenactors who portrayed Pilgrims and Native Americans. There's life size homes of both that you can visit and ask questions. (Wish the two young men who were burning out canoes would have been more willing to talk and explain the process) but the whole place seemed unenthusiastic. The facilities were clean but needs updated. In hindsight, we thought the lack of signs and/or clear directions to the museum was odd.

The Grist Mill was very underwhelming and is several miles from the plantation so you have to drive. Nothing is marked very well so you might get lost like we did.

The museum "Should I Stay or Should I Go" is within walking distance from the mill and it's quite a pretty trail but the museum was so pathetic. The displays are all outside and faded, and water damaged.
We paid $68 for two people for all 3 locations and we regretted it.

Step back in time as you walk through a village with staff members in costume. Staff go about chores of what daily life would have been - tending the garden, weaving baskets, cooking, and cleaning. It was fun to stroll about - most paths are tree- lined and provide much needed shade while walking.

Ideal to rediscover the life of pilgrims and Native Americans in the 17th century. True Native Americans tell their story. It is a pity that among Native American women some wore modern sweatshirts, and contemporary make up and polish nail that had nothing to do with 17th century. It was clear they didn't enjoy be there, also because they weren't able to answer most questions (the adult ticket costs around 30$). On the other hand, the pilgrims had very good historical costumes, and they played their role pretty well.

The Thanksgiving Buffet was excellent! Turkey with all the trimmings. I would definitely do it again. We were seated with lovely people from different parts of the country - different ages too. It made for a very special day.

We are from Maryland, and we were looking to explore Plymouth. I was always impressed hearing about the involvement of the Wampanoag at the Plimoth Patuxet Museums, and the importance of having interpreters from the tribe. It was one of the reasons why we wanted to visit. But when we came to the Plimoth Patuxet Museum on the 4th of July, there were no native interpreters at all. Historic Patuxet did not have interpreters due to the rain, so we were directed to visit the wetu near the English village. While the gentleman inside the Wetu was incredibly knowledgeable and answered our questions, he was not a native interpreter. This is concerning to me because I am worried that the PPM is not collaborating with the tribe as they used to. You have a lovely site filled with wonderful actors and the English Village was great. The dining hall options were even wonderful. But I hope that our experience without native interpreters is unique. Oral history passed down through generations and knowledge can’t be replaced by a Wayside Exhibit.

We visited and got the combo pass for the Patuxet and the Mayflower. It was interesting to see and learn about, but felt it was missing something. It may have been paired down due to Covid, so might be better once everything is back up and running. We enjoyed learning about the native culture and how they live(d) but the actors in the British settlement were a little off and the accents were terrible (we're British). If this was at a lower price point it would be more worth it in my opinion. We paid $120 for 3 adults.

This place exceeded my expectations. There was a lot of learning and hands on experiences for my kids ages 6-13, we all enjoyed being on the property and learning about how pilgrims and Native Americans lived. Had wonderful interaction with Ned the pilgrim, he involved my boys with several activities and helped them make lasting memories. My boys loved playing around outside on the plantation and didn’t want to leave.

Bundle up before you go, because the museums and attractions are almost exclusively outside. And get your good walking shoes, because it's a hike. Worth paying for the combination ticket to see Mayflower II, Grist Mill, and the village. But do the buffet, not the seated dinner. You're paying for 3 minutes of a guy dressed in period clothing talking about how much he loves Thanksgiving, a Pilgrim prayer, and a Native speaking. Not what we expected from the marketing materials (we thought it would be extensive).

The whole facility looked tired. The grounds are in desperate need of care. Only 3 Re-enactors who couldn’t possibly adequately relate the exhibits. Are they going bankrupt? School children overwhelmed the place but I didn’t get a sense that they were being guided to understand what they were seeing. Sad, disappointing experience.

Loved the living museum style And introductory movie. Gift shop had nice things and was reasonably priced. Would have enjoyed a few more “residents”.

There was lots to see here. It was loaded with historical things to see and hear about. If you enjoy history, you will love this place.

We visited Cape Cod for 10 days this last fall and my husband and I both agree the Plimoth Plantation was one of the highlights of the entire trip. We went on the most beautiful fall day- full of sunshine and scenery. We both love history and we learned so much more then they told us in school. The fact that Plimoth was not the first place the Mayflower stopped and everyone went ashore. How it came to be that the brave people who crossed the ocean in a ship that was barely seaworthy decided to stay and build there first settlement at Plimoth. The relationship the settlers had with the American Indian community that also lived in thar area. We were shocked to hear just how much these 2 groups of people relied on each other and even signed a formal agreement promising to help defend each other if one group was attacked. Plan to spend the whole day. There are costumed guides who talk to you as if it was back in their day. We were amused at the ideas about health and disease and how seriously the leaders took these ideas. We drove up and down the coast all week and if we had only a few days to revisit we'd go back there. We both have thought of so many more questions we would ask.

We fully recommend this historical " museum". We did not see any children there but school was back in session. I believe children older then 7 or 8 would get a great deal out of visiting and seeing history infront of them Younger children may have a harder time as it is a great deal of walking and pushing a stroller on the dirt roads would be very difficult. They would probably grow impatient listening to the actors and not having any idea what was being talked about.
Please- if you are in the area and have a good pair ou'd walking shoes- visit Plimoth Plantation.

We stopped here while traveling through the area and really had no idea what we were going to see. I of course know the story of the Pilgrims and the native Americans that saved them but this exhibition went way above and beyond my expectations. The living history performers were amazing and the exhibits were top notch. The Native American village was very informative and the Pilgrims village was wonderful as well. After the tour we had lunch at their cafeteria where they offered modern and period food. There is a lot of walking as it is a fairly big exhibit but they do offer a golf cart to carry you if you are not able to walk the trails. Wonderful experience for hard core history lovers and novices alike!

Unforgettable visit.. What an exceptional piece of American History. The "embedded" actors who worked in the plantation were phenomenal, and so full of information. You could really tell that they loved what they were doing. My husband and I had the best time talking with everyone. The guides on the Mayflower II were equally as amazing.. I was so moved I bought William Bradford's manifesto "Of Plimouth" to learn more. Everyone should make this trip.. really fabulous. There is a theater in the main visitors center... I wonder if, during "non-covid" times, they show an informational video about Plimouth... That would be my only suggestion.. Would be great to see a brief synopsis of the Mayflower voyage and subsequent settlement before walking through it all.

Nice grounds n enjoyed see the history
There is a lot of walking so if handicapped do not recommend. Plus got to see the Mayflower II downtown

Such a fun experience! We loved this exhibit! We drove down from Boston to see the area and just loved it! We highly recommend it. Clean and friendly staff!

It was really neat to see the Puritan homes and the Indian village. The fort was very impressive. We had a great tour guide that made it very enjoyable.

Enjoyed the characters and history of Plimoth Patuxet. They make it interesting and fun for kids! Definitely a must see!

Seeing the old style Puritan homes along with their Wampanog neighbors was very cool. The staff does an incredible job of staying in character and really pulling you into early 1600 life for them. The Mayflower II was also very cool.

Plimoth Patuxet is very well done. We enjoyed walking through the colonists' village and talking to the staff to learn about the daily living during the time. My teens were able to participate in some militia training and also helped with garden chores. The village is small, but it packs a lot of info into a small area. The Native Peoples village was even smaller that the colonists but the museum workers in this area were incredibly knowledgeable and explained all aspects of village life. Plimoth Patuxet takes the most time out of the 3 experiences and if you only have time for one, I would recommend you visit here.
After Plimoth Patuxet we drove over to the Mayflower II, and we stopped for lunch before boarding the ship. Although the ship is interesting, it is very small and doesn't take much time. After seeing the village, we found the ship to be underwhelming.
Unfortunately we ran out of time, so we didn't get to visit the Mill even though we had purchased the combo ticket to see all 3.

I came here on a day trip with my 9 year old son. He loves history and learning, so I knew this would be a fun experience for him. He really enjoyed interacting with the guides and hearing stories. Unfortunately, we came toward the end of the day. By the time we made it to the English village part of Plymouth, most of the living history characters were no longer around. We walked in and out of every house and garden and only saw 2 characters and they were just walking around and did not interact with us. This was a little disappointing. The houses are interesting and it seems like a lot of work went in to making them accurate. Take some time to read some of the books! If you go, I would arrive in the morning instead of the afternoon. Looking at the schedule, it seems like they had a lot more things planned in the morning:

The Mayflower was my favorite part of the visit. You get to go through the ship and its in a great location. The grist mill tour and presentation is very interesting and has an interactive area for the kids ( there were 5 young children in our party). The Patuxent is well preserved with a nice museum. Be aware the Plantation is hilly if you have trouble walking. Our group alsohad the Thanksgiving Day dinner. Food was good but we thought it would be Family Style dining instead of waiter served. Tough with the kids as there was not a differant choice for them and lots of food wasted.. Good experience though and service was very good.

Our family of two parents and one teen enjoyed this experience immensely. The museum has done an outstanding job of recreating a historically correct experience of the pilgrims. Staff, many in costume of the era, have a tremendous depth of knowledge. They don’t give a “canned” tour but rather answer questions and have conversations with guests. We learned a lot and it kept my teen engaged. Highly recommend.

We purchased tickets to see the museum's main site (17th century Pilgrim village/Native American village) and the two offsite locations (the grist mill and the Mayflower II) on 5/13/24. The visitor center has an introductory film, cafe, gift shop, and restrooms before you head out to the see the attractions. Unfortunately we were slightly ahead of the tourist season so there were only three costumed first person interpreters at the 17th century village to interact with, which was a little disappointing. However, the third person interpreters at the grist mill and the Mayflower II more than made up for it. It took us about five hours to see everything. Highly recommend to anyone wanting to learn more about these first settlers.

This is very much worth going to in order to learn about our country’s earliest settlement in New England in a fun, hands on way. First you go to Patuxet, the Indian village close to Plymouth. We got to experience a home for 3 families, Indian food cooking and canoe making. We then went on to some other inside exhibits and then the village of Plymouth. It gives you a good idea of how small the village was and how the people lived in their homes and what their fort, doubling as a meeting house, would have been like. You can explore each house as well as the fort. But what really makes this great is the live actors, bringing some of the people of the village to life. They all will talk with you and get you to work with them. We learned a lot about life in Plymouth in 1627 (the year it was set for) just by greeting the people. They behave as if they were these people – we found it best to tell them we were from a far off land since they had no idea what “Michigan” was – and they’ll ask you lots of questions too. I just had to run back and talk with another person while my family headed to the fort; the people weren’t always easy to catch.

We had Thanksgiving dinner for the 400th anniversary at the Plantation. Even with covid still around we had no concerns for our safety and I can report none of us became ill from our time touring the sites in Plymouth. Exhibits and demonstrations were fascinating. Hadn't been there in 30 years - was wonderful to go back and see all the changes.

Our tour guide Dave was excellent. Very informative and interesting. Picked up on time , plenty of time to see all that was needed

The reenactment of Plymouth of 1627 was amazing, including actors portraying Mayflower passenger in their homes. Very well done

It has been 25 years since last visited with our 7 year old daughter. This time it was with our 7 year old granddaughter. A great time was had by all. The Wampanoag section was quite good and informative. The Pilgrim houses and village were pretty much unchanged from last visit which was a good thing.
The Mayflower back from an extensive refurbishment was a treat. 102 people, 35 crew and lots of animals living on what is a small ship. Tough people.
There is also a craft center and main building that are most interesting.
Don’t miss the upper level view from the fort.

I've been meaning to come to this museum for a while and was happy to have the chance to finally visit, and really enjoyed the experience. This is a living museum, so you walk a lot outdoors - I really appreciated that aspect. Everything is clearly marked, so between a map of the grounds and the plentiful signs along the way, we didn't worry about getting lost. We really enjoyed learning about the historical Indigenous homesteads and the 17th-century English village. The English village included a recreation of the fort and several houses, and had actors who were dressed up as people who might've lived in the village so they could reenact the ways of life at that time. I do wish that the Indigenous homestead area was more well-developed to match the English village area, though.

I was disappointed that the crafts section didn't have people who actually showed us how the crafts were made - the museum could have hired people to show us how the pottery was made at the time, or to teach us about popular medicinal plants of the era, or how food was prepared. Instead, there was a small indoor exhibit with some pottery and a few apothecary knickknacks, and a small garden with different food plants. For the entry-price we paid, this museum could add some more live reenacted details.

I'll also add that many of the pathways were unpaved and were at a slope, so if you have mobility issues and/or use a mobility assistance device (like a wheelchair), you might have trouble maneuvering the outdoor portion of this museum.

We visited this place on September 29. There is free parking next to the entrance. Depending the day and the time you visit you can see and/or participate to several events. The paper you get at the entrance mentions them all, but only the one's on the information board will be done.
The persons in the village and the native camp or very knowledgeable. Ask them the questions you have about their live in the 17th century.

I had a really good experience overall. I just wish there had been more people to interact with. The two ladies I did interact with were amazing and I learned a lot just lurking in the back without asking questions.

Took the older teens, who do like history, to the farm. Everyone really enjoyed the experience. Well done small museum to start, which factually outlines the Native People’s skills and exploitation by colonists. This was followed by the reproduction living quarters for Native Peoples of the area with knowledge docents. The 1620 colonial village was really interesting and the talented interpretive staff made for an enjoyable visit. Definitely worth the visit.

We had a great time learning more about the Native Americans and Pilgrims. I suggest you wear sneakers because it’s a lot of walking. If you have little ones it is a rocky terrain so bring a durable stroller.

The history I got when I asked about Abraham Pearce Blackmoor. Not many of folks at plantation knew much about this man. Lady at grist mill was very aware of who this subject was.

Great museum village with authentic representations and performers who explain and describe everything. Everything can be touched and explored. That way history stays alive!
As a combination ticket with the mill and the mayflower you save something and it is worth going there too!

This used to be a world-class, living history museum. But the village is now showing signs of wear and tear and getting neglected. Perhaps its the lack of funds due to the lack of attendance because of Covid, but I think with all the membership fees, they'd fix things up. When once the village was teeming with character actors, now there's maybe 3 people. You can't enter the houses or have any of the experiences you once were able to have. What a shame.

Great day out with family. Plantation was great. The characters were pretty friendly talking to the visitors. My son (6) saw how to use a shotgun and cut wood using a long saw. He even got to try then out. He went into each of the huts to explore. Plantation takes about 90-120 mins.

Grist mill was fun too with different kinds of corns. There was a dance group in uniform that was entertaining the crowd. Parking at the mill is free and is 10 mins walk to Mayflower II.

Mayflower II was the cherry on the top. My son explored every corner of the ship. The ship's location was great. We went for a little walk and some shopping afterwards. There are great food options for everyone.

This was very interesting and I learned a lot. The village is easily walkable and the docents were more than interesting. Ask them questions! They told fabulous stories and facts. The costumed docents were a bit off putting, one sort of refused to answer my question because of my modern wording. The craft center could have been better. There was a woman there making pottery, which we came to find they did not do at the Plymouth Plantation (it was all made overseas and brought in by boat). So why have it there??? I was excited to see crafts the colonists actually did, but talking to docents came to find out they didn't really do many. Much if not all was brought in, so no real spinning or weaving, etc. So why have a craft center? Also, some of the recreations of buildings were too modernized. Why use modern tools to make the Native homes when they wouldn't have? If it's a historical recreation, it should be recreated historically if it is a noticeable difference.

Overall I was not especially impressed.

•The Wampanoag village was understaffed and lacking in interpretive signs.
•Signs on the parkway are not placed well and do not give adequate warning for the turns.
•There are no water fountains anywhere close to either village. That's a decided safety concern in warm weather. Also, I saw no bottle refill stations.
•The path through the English village is steep and not too suitable for those with disabilities.

Withal, it's overpriced for what you get. Combination tickets should top out at no more than $30 for adults.

On the whole, unless you're in the area and are strongly interested in 17th century history and /or Native American culture, I'd think carefully before spending the money to visit.

This was such a fun experience!! We learned so much about pilgrims and natives lifestyles and history. The actors on site were unbelievable and so convincing! The Governor and Mrs. Winslow spent a long time talking to our group and it was amazing just to watch how in character they were. We would be back!

I heard about this experience from a friend (in his 70s) who went Pre-COVID. Unfortunately I don’t feel our experience came close to his. I guess I was expected people playing the roles throughout the experience. On the Native American side there was staff to explain the ways of love but no one in character. On the pilgrim village there were people in character but only one was truly interactive. It was difficult to get engrossed in the world when most of the people didn’t feel authentic or just answered a question in passing.

To their credit it was close to the end of the day and it was drizzly, but neither of those factors made it cheaper for our family of four so it was still
disappointing.

We did a combo of the Mayflower II visit with the Plantagenet for 40$. The boat visit was ok but short. Not that much to see onboard. The Plantagenet was ok and seemed pretty realistic but not much was happening on site. We had about 6 protagonists that afternoon, none of them working on something or explaining much. besides that there were a few support staff in normal T-shirts. Overall, roughly six to eight huts were open with similar interior. Saw limited livestock with two bulls, two chicken, two sheep. It all felt a bit overpriced. Only by reading a bit of the history after the visit, I actually found out a bit more in detail.

"The Story of Thanksgiving" is a seated, plated dinner done on Thanksgiving day and the day after.
It is an outstanding meal served by a well-organized staff. This is so worth doing at least once in a lifetime. Buy tickets by June - they sell out quickly. The ticket also gives you admission to Plimoth Patuxent Museum and Mayflower II for 2 days. For the exceptional food and museum access, it's actually a great value and you're guaranteed to make some new friends.

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how can you track me like this? I didn't go to Plimoth Plantation, I just looked at their site. The same goes for when I gave an opinion on the Musée du Félicien in Savoie, you asked me my opinion on the Auberge de Venthon where I had eaten the previous week but I was invited. I wasn't the one who booked or paid. How the hell do you follow me like that? I find this intolerable. viviane ansart

A nice look into what life was like for the pilgrims. The houses appeared to be pretty authentic looking. There were a few "Pilgrim "guides to talk to while they worked. It is very sunny, not much shade, so keep that in mind. But definately part of the Plymouth experience

We were TOTALLY impressed by everything here. GREAT presentation, great history, beautiful setting! Every single docent was knowledgeable and helpful! Especially the ones in the village itself who NEVER came out of character for 1627 Plimouth ( Plymouth )!
We have to talk about this young woman, Kuwah, who was in the winter wetu! She herself is a 4th generation docent here, her great grandfather actually began this great village. Not only that, she herself is Wapanoag, the indigenous community that were here when the Mayflower arrived in 1620. We remained in the wetu quite a while with her as she answered so many questions that mostly had to deal with current native Americans today and how we as white immigrants can better understand their wishes for the future. She was articulate, kind, used such great analogy to paint a clear picture! Our daughter in law is part Mi’kmaq, and her family NEVER spoke to her about her culture! They were taught they were “less”!
Next we met her brother! I’m sorry, I should have written out his name so that I could spell it out correctly! He was teaching the methods of “ burning out” a canoe. Another young man, only 21, who had a passion we appreciated!

EVERYTHING was closed in Boston on Thanksgiving Day and it is a state law that you can't buy alcohol on holidays. So even when we found a place that sold booze we couldn't buy any! We went to Plymouth on the day after Thanksgiving. It is incredibly beautiful and I wish we had spent the day there. We went to Plimouth Plantation for the Thanksgiving meal that day and it was fine. The food was average. The place was interesting. I wish we had stayed at Plymouth proper and found a good beer and lobster roll. Don't go to Boston expecting much for Thanksgiving. It was miserably cold and there was nothing to do.

The experience was wonderful! The Wampanoag people and the pilgrim actors were both very informative and welcoming. The pilgrim actors were in character, even using the language and accent of the person they were representing. The staff throughout the entire experience were so friendly and helpful. We ate the buffet Thanksgiving meal, and it was delicious! The Mayflower was unexpectedly closed, but the staff lead by Janet was very helpful with helping us get a refund for that particular part of our ticket. Their customer service is top notch!! I recommend anyone visiting here!

If you love history this day trip from Boston is a must. Go back in time and walk where the first pilgrims lived. The staff does a great job in becoming the first settlers and love you to ask them questions.

Really loved interacting with the local actors. They were so well informed about their lives during that time period, and stayed totally in character.

I wasn’t sure this would be worth a visit as I usually hate contrived tourist attractions, but from the first stop, I was hooked. At the fully interactive Indian village where native men were burning out a canoe, we had a fascinating conversation and realized how little we really knew of the culture. The settlement village is filled with staff acting the parts of colonists. Walk in and out of their homes and don’t be afraid to ask questions. It’s a marvelous glimpse of early America. Cafe, gift store, small museum exhibit and barn round out the experience. We loved it!

While we enjoyed the European section of the living history museum, we found the Native American Patuxet section sorely lacking. We did a little research before coming and found that the local Wapanoag people are very disturbed about the state of the museum. We agree. The Wapanoag village was staffed by young people in museum uniforms, not knowlegable Native Americans in traditional Wapanoag dress. They were pretty bored but attempted to cover the material they'd been given. The village looked neglected and in poor repair. We didn't come away with the sense the tribe had played an important role in the success of the settlers. In contrast, the Pilgrim village was well-tended and full of vibrant characters who gave us all a sense of lives in Plimouth.

There's no excuse for this kind of disparity. We've been to the outstanding Alaska Native Heritage Center in Anchorage where Native people tell their own stories. This is a model for what a living history museum which respects Native people looks like. The tribe is asking people to boycott the museum. We had already bought our tickets and chose to go but we agree this is a disgrace and urge others to express their concern in forums like this..

What an amazing experience. As a descendant of Gov. William Bradford, I have wanted to bring my children to this place for many years. It did not disappoint. We loved being surrounded by the history and the people working here. One woman, I cant remember her name, was playing the wife of the barber surgeon and midwife. She fascinated our whole group by showing us various plants in "her garden" and their medicinal and culinary uses. We were so impressed with her never breaking character and wealth of knowledge she shared. Everyone working here was so great and made this experience 10/10.

This is a great interactive exhibit. The houses and structures were so authentic to the period and a joy to look at. The staff members were so helpful and enthusiastic. The park is a bit larger than I expected, but this is a good thing because there was more room for more stuff to look at.

The pilgrim village was amazing. How the homes we built and lived. The pilgrim players stayed in character.

After a while, the houses were the same. There really wasn’t much going on when we visited. It was neat that we could ask questions and talk yo the actors.

Without a short video to help people understand the story behind what they’re seeing, my kids had no idea what they were looking at except for an old village. And I was out $233. I feel like every theater in the country has reopened except for this one.
Also, there was supposed to be a song & dance show at 10:30, but they didn’t do it because they said it was too hot. It wasn’t.
On the Mayflower II, Remy & all of the docents were great. The restoration done a few years ago was awesome & kept the ship looking authentic.
At the Grist Mill, Ethan was enthusiastic and helped my sons with a hands-on demonstration on how to sift for cornmeal. Then we bought some homemade cornmeal from their gift shop.
I highly recommend buying the 3-in-1 package if you’re looking to fill a few hours with educational fun.

We loved it and as I especially are so interested in history this museum really makes you understand a few things and the recreation of Leiden Street as it once was and the going into nowadays Leiden St was good fun. Also the cottages, the indigenous peoples way of living was explained in a very informative way be the guides

We went Mid-September so it was not crowded at all. Beautiful grounds and fun/educational exhibits. Stayed about 2 hours.

Nice grounds, interesting to talk with the actors, the gift shops are very good. The exhibits and buildings are very well maintained and give you a good picture of how different life was in colonial times.

The outdoor museum is worth a visit. The area includes a settlement village and an Indian village. The actors are very much absorbed in their role and live as they did at the beginning of the 17th century.
Boats are made from logs, the garden is cultivated or food is prepared.
They are happy to provide information about their life there, one or the other was very entertaining. You like to listen to the stories and feel a little bit transported back in time.

You have to hand it to the ants, they're really good at things like that.

We spent a very nice day here.

The experience was good, would of loved to see more. We got there late. Would love to go back to see the rest. The gift shops were great.

What an awesome living history museum! The employees aka pilgrims were so interactive with guests, yet stayed in character the whole time. So fun!!! Highly recommend this site for families of all ages!!!

Wonderful visit on a rainy Tuesday. There had been a monstrous rain over night and early morning. We visited as the sun was starting to come out and the village was beginning to come out of hiding! It was a great visit. Not a lot of visitors and the villagers were friendly and interactive. So knowledgeable and fun. Especially loved Anna Warren!

Everything from booking the tickets through Tripadvisor to visiting the sites was easy and enjoyable. We parked at a meter near Plymouth Rock and visited the MayflowerII and the Grist Mill first. We then took a short drive to Plimoth Plantation, where there was plenty of free onsite parking. The visitor center has an extensive gift shop, cafe, theatre and galleries. Be sure to start your tour at the theatre and stop in the galleries. Having visited other living museums such as Mystic Seaport and Williamsburg, I found Plimoth Plantation to be much smaller than I expected, but still worth the visit. Guides at all locations were very knowledgable and engaging.

The site consists of both a recreated English settlement and a Wampanoag village. The Wampanoag village is limited but they do have staff there to explain what you are seeing. The English settlement is large and the reconstructed homes are remarkable. The have people in character to help you understand the settlement life. They have a very nice visitor center there. Well worth the stop to understand the history of the area.

We did it perfectly. We started at the colonial village where we saw a film and got a broad overview, then went to mayflower and Plymouth rock, then to the gristmill. The whole thing took us around 3 to 4 hours using our vehicle. That included walking through town. Admittedly, we didn't do every last detail but we saw enough to learn and understand the history. A great way to learn without the expense of hiring a private tour guide.

I remember reading about how the Pilgrims started and finally got a chance to visit this location. Cost will be betwen $28-$35 (appx) per person depending on the plan you chose to take. There are a couple of gift shops. The village is as authentic as they could have made it and the people that "work" and "live" have a wonderful ability to talk to you in what I surmised to be original accents of the time and knowlege of the era. So if you throw modern things at them, they will correctly not be able to comprehend yet can approximate what it was like in that era. Clothing, animals, appearance of hardships are portrayed in real life. Great for kids to visit as they can ask questions and is a joy to see their eyes light up with newfound knowledge. Sadly, the Mayflower II was not in port, still in Connecticut.

Lovely place, very relaxed, got an Uber there from Boston $50 each way, was a nice journey. On arrival at the very nice visitor centre we went around on the trail. The re-enactment was superb with the staff and school visitors, very amusing. Then an Uber to the mayflower $9 the staff at the mayflower were very knowledgeable and the town itself was very pretty to walk around. Got some local beers and wine from a lovely lady on the Main Street. Everyone so friendly. Pub on the harbourside was amazing too for lunch. All in all a definite day out filled with historical value.

I loved the Plimoth Patuxet Plantation and the Mayflower II. It really felt like I had stepped back in time, especially at the plantation. The historical interpreters were very knowledgeable and, admirably, always stayed in character. They even used speech from the period. There was so much attention to detail in the reconstructed homes, from the pottery to the dried herbs to the thatched roofs. As a history lover, this was a dream come true.

The Mayflower II is a beautiful ship and definitely worth seeing.

Came here with my wife on a crisp/clear Sunday morning shortly after opening and, with the crowd largely behind us, had the place practically to ourselves. The Visitor Center has a good orientation film and several good museum exhibits, so resist the temptation to pass them by and go straight into the outdoor Patuxet and Plimoth villages.

A walk through the woods sets the stage for the tour of a recreated Patuxet village, where two historians (one of native heritage) explained summer and winter living accommodations, as well as native diet and lifestyle.

Continuing your tour, don’t mistake the Craft Shop as commercial site. Yes, some items in the rear are for sale, but the whole front section demonstrates how various crafts of the day were made.

Continue walking and you’ll find Plimoth Village where cheerful actors in period dress played various roles, and answered questions in character and with appropriate accents. It’s all very well done, not cheesy at all.

The actors, along with the officially-badged historians in modern dress, are the “secret sauce” that makes this place special, so engage them! You’ll learn a lot and come to appreciate even more the lifestyle and beliefs of the native Americans who still live in this area, and the fortitude of our European ancestors.

History was amazing showing how simply they lived and made due with practically nothing. Workmanship of houses and fort phenomenal. Learned a lot about planting squash at base of corn and beans to grow Up the cornstalk to be more efficient.
Plenty of people to answer questions and instruct, explain things. Scenery was beautiful.
Rather a steep walk so if you have difficulty walking

From the plentiful paid public parking to the great street signs we found Plymouth to be very friendly towards tourists. We parked in a public lit near the visitor center and walked everywhere.
One of our final stops was at the excellent museum.

One of the highlights of our trip to the Boston area. So much to see, experience and participate in. Having an ancestor arriving in 1625, the recreated settlement offered an opportunity to a deeper connection to them and how they lived. Very impressed.
We all enjoyed the Thanksgiving meal served in the dining area, delicious!

Worth it - esp if you like history - puts things in perspective. Plimoth was not the first - It was the second after Jamestown.

Stunningly interesting visit to one of the best reconstruction-type historic sites we’ve ever found. A wonderful balance between the Indigenous culture and background, and the Pilgrim settlers on 1620. Lovely unhurried walks and fascinating reconstructions of tribal and settler living. Informative guides (some in “pilgrim character” throughout our conversations.) Very good interactive base for kids. Cafeteria, craft shop, introductory movie and a VERY extensive and varied gift shop. Entry tickets are good value too, especially if taken as a package with one or both of the associated attractions (Mayflower II and the Grist Mill) in downtown Plymouth. We spent most of the day here in what has been the highlight of our time in Plymouth. All in all, a wonderful experience.

Quite a let down. They have eliminated the Indian village. It’s replaced by a single teepee and staff, none of whom are local tribe members, in street clothes showing the animal skins the Indians used, and how they made canoes. The pilgrim portion was okay, although not many performers. This place has gone downhill since the name change.

This was a wonderful way to get a flavor of what things were like in the 1600. I enjoyed the interactive parts of this. The people playing the parts were very informative.

Didn’t know what to expect. Being there better than the pictures. The movie at the beginning was informative. Nice walking trail to each exhibit. Easy to follow. Some staff was more entertaining than others. I love the interaction. Nice for everyone even children especially after toddler age to enjoy. A little bit of walking involved. It was a gorgeous day which made the visit much more memorable.

This was an excellent museum. A very informational video began our tour inside the visitor center. The outdoor experience was very well designed and easy to walk to. The museum staff was so friendly and well informed. They seemed to enjoy their work and were eager to share their knowledge. Although we had no children with us, we could see that this would be an excellent place for families and school groups. The gift shops were well stocked, and we were happy to be able to purchase pottery that was made onsite. We spent all morning there and could have stayed longer. Well worth the time and money. Highly recommend.

We went on a very hot day and so some of the things normally available were not, but that worked out just fine. The characters were sitting and "working" rather than out and about, but we talked with a whole bunch of them and they were "in character" and spoke in the language of the time and told stories. It was great. The view is beautiful from the village.
There is a nice cafe for lunch and several great gift shops. We learned a lot and really enjoyed it. Parking is easy and there is lots of shade available.

It was over run by unattended school kids kicking up tons of dirt. No one in period clothing giving history info. Lots to see but no one to ask questions too. I feel this could really be great learning experience even for adult, but not what I expected, you are left to your imagination. Rather expensive for the long drive we took, to find nothing. Mayflower ll had people giving insight as to what the vos he could have been like, and we asked many questions. It was fair, I give it 3 stars. Expensive too. The mill was ok as well. Knowledgeable but just ok. I had visitors and they were disappointed.

I was here probably over 30 years ago. Revisited with my grandchildren. My 9 year old loved it.. The 6 year old didn't have the same interest. Staff was very accomodating for my daughter in law on crutches and knee scooter. They had a golf cart to bring us to each area. The man who drove us was very nice.. Took good care of us. We spent a nice couple of hours there, had lunch in their cafeteria, and bought some souveniers for the kids.

Absolutely excellent, even in the cold Fall the re-enacting was superb. They were so knowledgeable and enthusiastic…..well done to them. Wayfinding was not good, few direction signs and perhaps an indication of distance to walk would help. Food was great, but from UK we are finding it expensive now.

They do an amazing job of portraying the history of the plantation and the different types of settlers who lived there. The actors STAY IN CHARACTER based on 1620's time period and play off each other well. Go prepared with questions. Don't short-change your time at the Native American village either, it's easy to bypass in favor of the pilgrims.

This place is basically a pioneer village focused on the Pilgrims. It recreates the Pilgrim settlement as of 1627. The Pilgrims chose the site of a Wampanoag village that had been abandoned by the natives because so many of them had died from European diseases. The site had already been cleared for agriculture, had plentiful fresh water from the Eel River, had easy access to Plymouth Bay and had some structures present.
The Historic Patuxet Homesite part of the museum is all about the Wampanoag Native peoples who have lived here for over 12,000 years. It is quite well done with interpreters who have native heritage adding greatly to the experience.
The English Village part of the museum is also well done and (I think) fairly represents the Pilgrim settlement around 1627.
We did not tour the gristmill or the Mayflower II. although we visited these sites.

The Patuxet village was fully staffed and we enjoyed all of the presentations. However, the Pilgrim village was surprisingly empty. We only saw five people dressed as pilgrims and four of them were sitting off on benches, two per bench, by themselves. There was one named Pierre in his house but he was not friendly and did not want to talk to visitors. There were no presentations in the two hours we were there. None of the houses were staffed, except, Pierre who did not want to be disturbed. I was a waste of time and and money I would not go back. Overall the staff at this museum did not seem like they enjoyed working there nor did they want to deal with visitors.

I went to see the recreation of the Mayflower that was made using the plans and descriptions of the boat, using only the tools that were available at the time. It gives you an idea of how so many people were crammed in such a small living area. Employees on the boat give details and answer all questions. I highly recommend for adults and children, as well as their recreation of Indian and pilgrims village at a location down the street with costumed recreators. It is especially fun for kids who get involved in the activities!

If you like history, this is the museum trip for you! We really enjoyed all the activities and found it fun and very informative.

Thoroughly enjoyed our visit to this site, most impressive were the buildings of the pilgrims colony and the wampanoaag village. Spent a while talking to the (canadian) guy making the native American headdresses, a very knowledgeable informative man. The re-enactors were very good, knowledgeable and engaging when you started a conversation with them, we did find it mildly amusing though to listen to their supposed "English" accents, which veered from Scottish to Irish to East Anglian (Boston, Lincolnshire), but that was a minor issue in what was a good day out.

We had the most beautiful wedding at Plimoth Patuxet.
The venue itself is so spectacular for an outdoor wedding. The lake in the background for the ceremony added such beauty.
We also had the rehearsal dinner there.
I cannot say enough about the food, it was plentiful and delicious.
The staff were first class. There was nothing they couldn't do for us.
The coordinator was on top of everything. He not only made sure everything was organized, he jumped in to serve and clean up also. I would highly recommend this venue for a wedding or any type of event.

Place of visit indispensable, however, the access is terrible. In the city, public transport is virtually nonexistent from so ineffective. The museum is far away, so I spent a lot of time going back and forth, because the bus does many turns. So I stopped visiting other places in town. For the value of the ticket, which you buy married to the Mayflower, should have translated from the museum itself.

Duration 1-2 hours
Two parking lots, one on the right is closer to entry with no steps, the one on the left is farther with a few stairs to go down
Combo tickets are also available for the museum and Mayflower II
Open 7 days a week | 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Admission tickets sold daily until 4:30 p.m
It is a living museum
Watch a short film in a small audi at the entry.
First you visit the crafts center with pottery making live demonstration, medicines etc
This leads to the Cafe and rest rooms and museum shop.
The cafe serves hot dogs, sandwiches and soda.
The next stop is the fort which leads to the English village. The path is muddy and full of gravel.
One comes across Live characters in the houses and on the road outside. They will talk to you and explain their activities. Games available during those days are played by visitors too.
The whole set up gives an opportunity to witness the life and living of early settlers.

Great place to bring the entire family to see a little bit of original Americana. Although there are no amusement rides, I'm sure the children will be amazed. The people who worked diligently to brings this part of history to life deserves high praise.

It was a fun visit. It was interesting to learn about how the Native Americans interacted with the Pilgrims. The Pilgrim actors in the old English village were pretty good about staying in character. Even when reprimanding some visiting school children that were a little out of control. It was a nice way to spend an afternoon just before Thanksgiving.

Just email the tickets, instead of saying they must be picked up at a different location. We couldn't find the place we were told to redeem our ticket order and had to explain it at each activity location.

My husband and I have been members of Plimoth Patuxet for many years, and frequent visitors for even longer. Last Saturday we brought along our grandchildren, 9 and 13, for their first visit. We gave them some background about the museum before we arrived so they would have an idea of what to expect. Despite the high heat and oppressive humidity, they had a wonderful time. They enjoyed interacting with the interpreters and enthusiastically participated in as many activities as they could. We'd like to commend the staff members portraying Miles Standish, Priscilla Alden, John Billingsley, Jr., William Bradford ("He let us dig in the dirt!"), and Giles Hopkins. They were incredible!

Visited with family on a day trip. We just did the Plantation Tour rather than the whole enchilada, and that was enough for me. Interesting to wander the grounds and appreciated the people in character attire, but I'm just not a fan of historical 'villages'. Other members of my party thought it was great - not horribly over priced at $30, it was a fun day nonetheless.

The museum offers an interactive history experience. There is a high and pronounced emphasis on historical accuracy. The clothes are absolutely realistic, the performers are characterized by exact knowledge of European and "New English history", which means that they can certainly answer questions when engaging the guests in conversations, because that is the goal there that the visitors are involved. All performers undergo casting at the beginning of the season, in this casting they must show their historical knowledge as well as the linguistic understanding of the English language around the year 1620. Therefore, they are practiced in this accent and do not speak the people in freely invented languages or accents as in a medieval market here. This is followed by training. The performers report on this during their breaks, when they step out of the role and answer such questions. All of this is ultimately the attraction of placing an extremely high value on historical accuracy. Therefore, I cannot understand that then, due to current political correctness, visually clearly recognizable men can appear in women's clothes. That was the case during my visit in early October. If you can do it for me, you should mention somewhere that the museum does not want to depict the story, but like Disneyland is a free interpretation in the form of fantasy. Thus, political correctness wins over science and history once again. Hence only 3 points.

Our family came to Plymouth for the history of their descendants William Brewster and family. Did not disappoint! Our family has their certificate certifying their heritage. We will be back.

Reenactment was spot on! I enjoyed it all greatly, especially the lady discussing the herbs from her garden. I loved watching the colonist about their daily chores, seeing the gardens,, and speaking with them.

We booked tickets for the 6 PM sitting of Thanksgiving dinner at the plantation, and the price of $85 each included admission to the plantation. We thought we would arrive early, at 5 PM, take a tour of the plantation, and then have the dinner. When we arrived, we were told that the plantation closed at 5 PM, so we could not take a tour. We could come back another day for the tour, but this was not convenient for the majority of people, like us, who traveled quite a distance to be there. We therefore waiting for an hour to be seated for dinner. In fact, we would have had to wait an hour even if we had arrived earlier in the day, in time for a tour. The dinner was held in more than one room, and ours was in an accessory building, in a very plain room. The buffet setup was too small for the number of people, so it took 45 minutes for our table to be called up to the buffet. In total, we had waited for an hour and 45 minutes. The buffet itself was ok, but nothing special. Turkey wrapped around some stuffing, some vegetables, roast beef, mashed potatoes, and salad. There was a cash bar. Families shared long tables. The staff was very friendly and hard working, but the overall experience was underwhelming. I recommend booking a dinner for earlier in the day.

On the 24th of July, we traveled from Texas to visit Pilmouth Patuxet and Mayflower the II. Boarding the Mayflower II was a tremendous experience. The staff was amazing and took time go over each section of this ship, answer all of our many questions, and make the experience one that will always be remembered.

Our next stop was Pilmouth Patuxet. The interaction in the pilgrim village was outstanding. The staff in character were beyond amazing!! The dialogue and interaction with the students in our group truly impacted their learning. The militia exercise that allowed guests of all ages to participate in the training was something they will never forget.

The staff in the Wampanoag section overall were great. I appreciated the canoe demonstration and the food preparation area. It was great to see examples of daily life activities. However, the staff member who explained how she had only been in the winter house for the second day shared her views on racism and inequality of healthcare had no place in this space. This truly took away from what we came to experience. Staff members represent more than their personal beliefs. We came to honor and respect the legacy of the Wampanoag people and her actions took away from this experience.

Our rating would have been Excellent except for the staff member who represented her own views instead honoring the Wampanoag people.

This historically recreated Plymouth colony is made to look true to life. The Patuxet native American encampment is an important and integral part of the Pilgrim story. Both areas include living history reenactors of some of the residents. We had a meaningful visit because of Mayflower ancestors, and it was fun interacting with one of the cast who portrayed a person in our family tree. Not all the Puritans are represented, only a handful each day, and some not at all because the village is not yet completely reconstructed. For example, missing is the home of John Howland. The early building style and daily life is interesting. So are the farm animals and the endeavor to protect a now rare variety of English goats. Come prepared with some general questions to ask the actors for a more interactive experience. The visitor center is modern and includes a movie theater with recent releases. There is a gift shop. Handicap access is not for wheelchairs or motorized scooters, but if ambulatory but can’t walk far, you can request an electric golf cart ride to the entrance and back from a side exit.

The tour of the Plimoth Patauxet plantation was a great experience, the visitor center provided great exhibits, educational videos and artifacts to enjoy. Great education guides aboard the Mayflower were top rate.

I love these villages!

We got to speak to Miles Standish so we could understand his thoughts of the time in which "he" lived. We spoke to many of the "residents" of the village, got to hang out with some chickens and see the livestock.

A very enjoyable day!

The whole day was awesome. My family enjoyed it so much. The staff was very friendly and knowledgeable and I felt like we were in the era. We were told stories of the people who and what they did. We saw them working making legs for tables. Great place to to spend the day.
Mayflower was was great too. Very informative beautiful ship.
We ran out of time but still got to see the Mill. They were closing but they were very nice and taught us about how they ground hard corn into meal and traded it

Great place for all ages. You actually see people ‘acting’ like they live in the time. It was difficult to take photos as ther were about 500 school children there on field trips. They were mostly gone by noon , so visiting in the afternoon may be a better choice

This is a must do attraction in the area. We spent an entire day enjoying the wonderful and varied exhibits. We purchased the heritage pass which included admission to Plimoth Patuxet museum, Plimoth grist mill and Mayflower II. I love history and I was excited to visit the Patuxet homesite and sit in a wetu on soft furs and learn about the way Native Americans lived in the 17th century. Afterwards we moved on to the 17th century English village with a series of small houses and kitchen gardens. I was amazed at the small size of the houses. The Plimoth grist mill was so interesting and we were lucky to be able to be there when they were actually grinding corn. The docents made the exhibit come alive and they were so friendly and informative. They gave us a tip to walk to the Mayflower II instead of driving there. The walk is along the mill brook on a beautiful wooded path. it is easily managed and well worth doing. The Mayflower II was also great. So many informative plaques and the docents there were great giving us lots of information.

We’d visited the mayflower 2 earlier in the day and followed up with a visit here. We honestly were not expecting much, but were so pleasantly surprised.

Staff were friendly & informative - speaking in olde English accents of the time and clearly knowledgeable with the time period as they were completing tasks in the ways of the day - including fence repair, cooking and tool making.

My favourite part was the native village house which had a piping hot fire and hundreds of skins. It was fascinating to feel the different textures and learn about facts such as hunting taking place in winter as the pelts were thicker- seems obvious but not something I’d ever considered - but feeling a deer fur pelt from a summer & winter really demonstrated it. The lady in this part of the village was so well informed and engaging i could have spent hours with her.

Additional bonus - the gift shop was well stocked and reasonably priced. The cafe too was very reasonable and produced good food & hot chocolate.

The only negative- the introductory 15 minute video - could be reduced to 3 minutes and was quite unnecessarily drawn out.

Definitely recommend this alongside the mayflower 2.

All 3 museums were great but, make sure you have all day to explore because they are about 3 miles apart from each other. We got to the Plimoth Grist Mill, at 5:09pm and they close at 5pm but, one of the workers by the name of, Kim, told us to come on in and gave us a quick tour. Kim went above and beyond to make sure we got the ultimate experience and we greatly appreciated her for doing so.

Plimoth Patuxet was interesting. Not as I remembered it though. There were many more dressed up Plimoth residents before. Only saw 4 “residents”. They were very interesting and fun to listen to. Very informative but need more. Trying to park at the Mayflower was impossible. Made the experience stressful. Never made it to the Grist Mill. No parking. Need to have buses from the main parking to the other sites.

As a long time member and supporter of Plimoth Plantation, it saddens me to see the 1627 Village in it's current condition. I have been visiting Plimoth Plantation (now Plimoth/Patuxet) since the late 1980's. On my recent visit 11/24/20 I found the 1627 village in very rough shape. The palisade (fence) around the village is in many areas non existent and no longer standing. A few of the houses are in very rough shape and varying states of disrepair. On the day I visited, only a few (not even a handful) of historical interpreters were in the village. And my overall impression was the Village is not being maintained properly. The Wampanoag Homesite appeared to be a "shell" of what is used to be, with non native staff working the day I was there. The eel river boardwalk to the 1627 Village was closed (as it was on my previous visit a year prior) and the overall impression I left with was the museum is not adequately maintaining or funding (or both) the exhibits at the museum. An absence of animals, and absence of interpreters, buildings and palisades in disrepair, even the visitors center is nothing like it was a few years ago. It is disappointing and sad to see the museum in it's current condition.

Enjoyed the interaction with the villagers. The structures and gardens were interesting. All the staff were friendly and helpful.

We recently discovered we are descendants of Mayflower passengers. We decided to add this to our Spring Break plans. We couldn’t have been happier with this choice.

The good
Huge shoutout to the actors in the village. They were able to keep up a 400 year old dialect while engaging in conversation. They also demonstrated some fames that were popular among children of that time. They added some interactive drills to keep the kids entertained.

The bad
There were some issues I had with this place. I was really disappointed the Mayflower II was still out for routine maintenance. I also was disappointed the cafe closed before the village. We missed out by less than 10 minutes. I also wish Hopkins had been there. He had such great historical significance that it would’ve been great to talk with him.

Overall this is a must see if you have any interest in American history. This felt like a movie set to me. It was amazing to get a glimpse of pilgrim life. My children haven’t stopped talking about this place.

My family enjoyed walking the grounds and talking to the pilgrims. We only spent about 45 minutes there but hit the highlights (the village). It’s worth a visit.

Learn how Colectives and shared economy doesn’t work Beautiful foliage. On previous visit in O to er but did not finish so returned. Staff very educated in their role play.

We love places that bring history to life. This place does- in spades! Visit the replica of the Mayflower in Plymoth harbour and then find out what it was to live for the early settlers and for the native peoples of the time.
The actors were excellent and stayed in role all the time. The staff were all very knowledgeable. A great morning out.

I liked this museum! I think it's definitely geared more towards kids and honestly it felt like it could've been...more... somehow. But it was a nice day and I enjoyed myself. Worth a visit.

This is a living history experience. There are two parts to the plantation; the settlers village and the Indian village. Both are replicas. As you walk through the settlers village, you encounter re-enactors in costume and character. If you engage them, they stay in character but will describe what life was like for them. Likewise for the Indian village, except they are truly Indian descendants. Learned a lot by just talking to them. If you make the effort to engage them, it is well worth the experience.

We also stopped at the Mayflower II. It was interesting, but the plantation was more informative.

Plymouth rock is nearby.

Beautiful place and very interesting living experience of history. The visit on Nov 23th ( Thanksgiving day ) made this visit more special. Highly recommended not only the museums but also the Plymouth town is by itself worthy to visit and walk around.

The Plimoth Patuxet Museum was a highlight of our week in Massachusetts. If you are willing to invest in your visit, you will step back in time and walk with the inhabitants of Plymouth circa 1627. Unlike most museums which rely on displays and printed text to convey history, you must interact to fully benefit and enjoy. The staff working the Patuxet village will be more than happy to educate you in the ways and lives of those who formed an uneasy alliance with the Pilgrims and those who followed, but only if you ask, so ask away. They will interact with you in the present. The Plimoth English village was incredibly detailed down to the homes that varied with the circumstance of each inhabitant. If you want to know more about the inhabitants you only have to ask them as they are going about their daily activities all around you. Each staff member portrays an actual historical person who lived there in 1627. They know who they are portraying in every detail so ask good questions and they will interact with you as they would 400 years ago so don't waste time testing them, just take advantage of the opportunity to understand their motivations and aspirations. We highly recommend and would return without hestiation.

Is a bit of a challenge for elderly due to the amount of walking and uneven pavement. Otherwise we loved it!

Food seemed pricey to us. We bought 9 hotdogs 4 bags chips and 4 drinks and 2 bottles of water. The total cost was $92.00.

Pretty cool spot to visit if you're planning a trip to Plymouth or maybe heading out to the Cape. From learning about the Mayflower journey in history class in primary school, this made me interested enough to see the Pilgrim settlement in person.

There was rarely anyone here due to the pandemic, which was good for visitors like us so we know we weren't going to run into huge crowds. Experiencing what being inside a Wigwam was super cool, especially the fact that they knew how to build one from scratch in the present day still. The Pilgrim settlement replica was super cool to experience, especially without the huge crowd that I assume would normally be there. Was able to see pretty much everything in less than two hours. Would recommend going if you're into history.

Great experience. Loved the re-enactments. The staff really got into character making this village unlike any other. It was amazing. We thoroughly enjoyed ever bit of the village and seeing how the pilgrims lived. They cooked food and worked on building items, sang, danced, tended to the homes, etc. The mayflower was a great tour and a must see! Also enjoyed the grist.

A lot of exhibits were closed and they were very short staffed. We only came across 3 of the persons who were in character. Overpriced for what we received. No heads up that they were short staffed and we weren’t getting full experience.

Great for kids to learn what it was like being a pilgrim in the 17th Century. Mayflower II is rebuilt replica of Mayflower--quick tour with knowledgeable guides. Plymouth Rock is quick to see on side of road near ocean and Mayflower II. Plimoth Patuxet is in depth look (with live actors portraying life in an English village in 1620s) at what homes, gardens, and daily life looked like in pilgrim times. It's a good walk through the outdoor exhibit. Great in good weather.

I appreciate trying to keep history alive. Comparing it to other living history tours I have been to it was overpriced for the content. This could have been impacted by COVID.

At admissions -at the visitor center-a visitor will be given a chance to save money. By purchasing three sites: Plimoth Paturet, Mayflower 2 & the Plimoth Grist Mill, a senior will pay $38.85, if all sites are purchases separate, total would be $48.00. I recommend the combo.

The first exhibit on a gravel pathway is the Wampanong Circle which is composed of the Wampanong Garden, tree burning'digging to make a canoe, the Cooking Arbor and the Wampanong Family House.

Next is the Craft Center, where potery is produced. Mostly I could have missed this site, however I did purchased two magnets.

The Patuxet's largest exhibit is the 1620's village replica of 10 or 11 homes. I photgraphed eight homes while the rest were being filmed for a documentery about religion in the 1620's Massachusetts . A visitor will see different types of furniture, cooking utensils, fireplaces & bedding. If I remember correctly each home has a small stone floor.

Back att the visitor center check out the large gift stop. A visitor can get a good deal on plastic container of different favors of chocolate, buy two, get another container free.

A visit probably will last at least two hours, I suggest wearing a comfortable pair of footware. A large parking lot will accommodate any size vehicle-auto, van, pick-up, RV and touring bus.

Plimoth Patuxet Museums are the best living history museum we have ever visited. Colonial Williamsburg and Jamestown Settlement are fine; however, the staff in authentic period dress become the characters they portray. We sincerely felt like we took a journey back in time while speaking to them. Their dress, mannerisms, and the way they spoke was so convincing. The replica fort, homes, and contents are great. All of the staff were interesting and knowledgeable. When in the area this is definitely worth seeing. Get the 2-day Heritage Pass which includes the Plimoth Grist Mill, and Mayflower 11 on Water Street to save a few dollars.