What does Plimoth Patuxet Museums do?

Plimoth Patuxet Museums is a not-for-profit complex of living history museums located in Plymouth, Massachusetts. Founded in 1947, it offers visitors an immersive experience into the stories of 17th-century Plymouth Colony, the Pilgrims, and the Wampanoag people. The museum features historically accurate recreations and interactive exhibits, showcasing the intertwined lives of English colonists and Indigenous peoples. Key attractions include the 17th-Century English Village, which recreates the 1627 Plymouth Colony, the Mayflower II replica ship, and the Wampanoag Homesite that illustrates Indigenous life. The Plimoth Grist Mill and Craft Center also provide hands-on experiences related to historical practices. The museum conducts research and offers various public programs, workshops, and special events that engage visitors in the history of the Mayflower voyage and the First Thanksgiving. Plimoth Patuxet Museums operates from early spring through late fall, welcoming hundreds of thousands of visitors each year.