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Plimoth Plantation

4.5· 1,293 reviews
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Trista Marquez
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Our school recently went on a field trip to Plimoth Plantation and encountered a staff member who used some language and content not age-appropriate for second and third graders. I brought my concerns to the attention of those in charge, who addressed the situation right away and made it a point to keep in touch with me on how they were handling it. Overall, the museum holds a wealth of information and is an outstanding learning environment, unique in their presentation and one I would recommend to anyone curious about this important time period.

Jim H
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I was pretty disappointed in the atmosphere here, it seems like all the actors were burned out and would not give you any information unless you asked. It was more awkward than anything. You would also think there would be more people in a village other than enough to fill half the houses that look like there 30 years old (history they should be about a tenth that age). They need to rework it so that the actors have a story to tell that is informative.

Patricia Small
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This is a great place to spend an afternoon! Period actors are spot-on and never go out of character in discussions. Informative AND entertaining.
I was there for the 1627 Harvest Feast, for the second year in a row. Awesome food, again entertained and informed by the actors hosting the event.
Let the buyer beware: the arrangements can vary from one year to the next! This year was hugely expanded to accommodate something like 190 guests. Instead of the round tables of last year, that made for easy conversations, dinner was served at long trench tables. And where you could find your own table last year, this year the plan was to seat people alphabetically by reservation -- a disaster for a group that had made independent reservations!! Fortunately they were able to accommodate us, and the effects, however impatiently delivered, were much appreciated. Word to the wise: appoint a single spokesperson from your group to communicate with the coordinating staff. Too many people talking without understanding can lead to frustrating communication errors.
Overall, the experience is delightful, and I highly recommend it!

Thomas Gallegos
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A history adventure that is perfect for kids and adults. There is a welcome center with shopping, a cafe, etc. From there there is a historical crafts center and two villages, one Native American and one English. You/ the kids can ask questions to anyone. We spent a few hours there and it would have been nice to stay longer. The site is about an hour from Boston.

Trevor Wenham
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Coming from living history museums in New Brunswick Canada like King's Landing or the Acadian Village, pilmoth plantation was a bit of a disappointment. So few houses in the village and only about 4 to 5 characters playing their roles. I didn't think it was a value for the money. Glad my friends that went with us got the Plymouth resident rate.

James Watanabe
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Plimoth Plantation was decent. You can walk around the plantation and meet the wampanoagh and pilgrims. You can ask them questions about what life is like and they will answer. After watching the intro movie I recommend coming up with questions in advance. We were a bit caught off guard because we had to be the ones who guided the conversation which is a bit different from any other tours I've been on. Probably worth going once in your life.

N B
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Engaging and amazing experience for the whole family! The actors and actresses are highly skilled and knowledgeable, we learned more from our 8 hours here than we could have gotten out of 2 week's worth of reading material. Don't balk at the price, just plan to go slow and fully experience everything there is to offer. You can bring in your own lunch and water. Stroller-friendly. The ticket is good for 2 days, plan accordingly.

Stephan Giles
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Not impressed for thanksgiving dinner. Cram 10 people at a 6 person table, food was just okay, but when you serve it ICE cold plates.... really makes that much worse... it wasn t awful, but 2 stars is very generous. VERY poorly managed. The coordinator never checked on anyone or made himself available. Probably a good idea considering how many disappointed people he had. Need better management for sure.

Laura Goldner
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My husband and I stopped here on our way home from the Cape. I'm so glad we did. It's such an interesting place. The people at each place we stopped were full of information. They had so much knowledge about the history of the place. They sometimes even spoke to you as if you were back in the 1600's. Really cool. We thoroughly enjoyed our visit. I highly recommend stopping here if you have the time. We spent about 3 hours here. You can do it quicker if you don't want to speak with the people there. I recommend you do though.

nicolett Al-Abdulmuhsen
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The actors were so good! They knew their history. They answered questions and stayed in character the whole time. I had a blast and I felt I learned a lot. I went on a plan Jane day. They act out that day in history as it was in that era. So freaking cool!

Natali Pirogova
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beautiful place. They have perfectly preserved the history. A place with actors who convey the whole atmosphere of the 17th century. $ 32 entry fee per person, cheaper for children (September 2020). There are goats and cows in this settlement. Even the smell was preserved! The same village can be found in Russia for free today. This is sad. In America they lived like this in the 17th century, and in Russia they live now

beautiful place. They have perfectly preserved the history. A place with actors who convey the whole atmosphere of the 17th century. $ 32 entry fee per person, cheaper for children (September 2020). There are goats and cows in this settlement. Even the smell was preserved! The same village can be found in Russia for free today. This is sad. In America they lived like this in the 17th century, and in Russia they live now

Barbara Steptoe
Reviews 1

The best living museum I've been to, because the actors have taken on the experiences and personae of the people who were indigenous or came over to take over the land after the natives had abandoned it. The actors will treat you as though you are quite foreign to them..... For instance, don't try to shake hands;. this will be quite misinterpreted! Learned so much!

Victoria R
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What a fun, creative way to teach kids about native Americans and the pilgrims. My children loved asking a lot of questions and the pilgrim actors were top notch, never breaking character.
There is also a great gift shop and I found the food really good, especially for a museum.

Kaitlyn Owen
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Going as a child was great. I definitely see that they need funding but they are privately owned, no government funding (please donate if you have the money). The staff is so knowledgeable. I think I learned more there talking with the staff more than in any history book in school. I find a lot of that history is wrong anyways. To the victor goes the spoils.

Ryan Daily
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Excellent place to visit to learn about early American history. The living museum is thoughtful, insightful, and meaningful. There is no other place quite like it. Be sure to take your time and talk to the actors in the Pilgrim village and also the Wampanoag people - this will really teach you about early life in America.

Laurie Steinke
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We added the "Shall we go or stay?"(paraphrased) exhibit to our day ticket. Don't waste your money. It wasn't as interactive as we thought it would be and the ending was disappointing. The Grist Mill wasn't much better. They were not doing anything when we were there. Maybe it would be better if we could have seen it in action.
Plimoth Plantation itself would get five stars. Very interesting. Great characters.

Heidi Trottier
Reviews 1

One of the best living history museums around. Immerse yourself in the 1600's. See ,smell, hear and feel the environment in which the earliest of the European settlers choose to live and create a new life in. Walk through the homes and talk to some of the "Pilgrims" as they work on preparing meals. Learn about the Wompanoag people and the ways in which the Native Indians lived. Learn how they make canoes. Sit in their family home and listen to their stories, customs and ways of life.
Dress for the weather as this is a fully immersive experience. The facility is almost entirely true to the time period.

P B
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Visited during Friday if Thanksgiving Weekend and was happy to see that a good number of people showed up instead in spite of being Black Friday to learn more about the history. Crowds are manageable. The only thing I could think of if I could improve on the place would be the line to the cafe in the Crafts Center. It took quite a while to buy lunch and there was opportunity for efficiency. Also, line position could be better controlled where it wouldn't block the walkway to the dining area and the silverware/napkin station. But no big deal, we were able to get our lunch regardless. Other than that, the plantation itself was very informative. Parking is free. I was overall very satisfied with the experience itself.

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About Plimoth Plantation

History in a New Light Plimoth Patuxet Museums brings to life the history of Plymouth Colony and the Indigenous homeland. Major exhibits include the…

Plimoth Plantation: Bringing History to Life in a New Light

Plimoth Plantation is a living history museum located in Plymouth, Massachusetts. The museum is dedicated to bringing the history of Plymouth Colony and the Indigenous homeland to life through immersive exhibits and interactive experiences. With its commitment to historical accuracy and authenticity, Plimoth Plantation offers visitors a unique opportunity to step back in time and experience what life was like for the Pilgrims and Wampanoag people who lived in the area during the 17th century.

The museum's main exhibits include the 17th-Century English Village, which recreates life in a small farming community as it would have been during the early years of Plymouth Colony. Visitors can explore homes, gardens, fields, and workshops while interacting with costumed interpreters who bring history to life through storytelling and demonstrations of traditional crafts such as blacksmithing, cooking, weaving, and woodworking.

Another major exhibit at Plimoth Plantation is Mayflower II - an authentic reproduction of one of the ships that brought English colonists to America in 1620. Visitors can climb aboard this iconic vessel and learn about its journey across the Atlantic Ocean from England to Cape Cod.

In addition to these exhibits, Plimoth Plantation also features a Wampanoag Homesite that showcases Native American culture before European contact. Here visitors can learn about traditional Wampanoag lifeways such as hunting, fishing, farming, cooking with clay pots over an open fire pit called "Mishoon", making clothing from animal hides or furs etc., all while interacting with Native American interpreters who share their knowledge about their culture.

One unique aspect of Plimoth Plantation is its commitment not only towards historical accuracy but also towards inclusivity by telling both sides of history i.e., European colonizers' perspective as well as Indigenous peoples' perspective on colonization. This approach allows visitors not only to learn about colonial history but also gain insight into how different cultures view events differently based on their own experiences.

Apart from these permanent exhibits mentioned above there are many other seasonal events held throughout each year at Plimoth Patuxet Museums including Thanksgiving Day celebrations where you can enjoy traditional food like turkey dinner with all trimmings along with live music performances by local artists etc., Harvest Festival where you can participate in activities like pumpkin carving contests or apple cider pressing demonstrations etc., Christmas celebrations where you get chance see how Christmas was celebrated during colonial times etc..

Overall if you're looking for an immersive experience that brings history alive then look no further than Plimoth Patuxet Museums! With its dedication towards historical accuracy combined with inclusivity it provides visitors an opportunity not just learn but also engage themselves fully into past times which makes it one-of-a-kind destination for anyone interested in learning more about America's colonial past!

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