Plimoth Plantation Review

Great place to chat to the people who lived as their characters

What a fun and educational place to visit. It doesn't matter if you are on a field trip or a date; take a stroll back through time and explore these authentic looking recreations of what it was like to live in the 1600's. The low roofs, dirt floors, and open fire pits will astound you, and give a new appreciation for life in the 21st century.

My daughter and new husband got married here last week. Everything was beautiful. Great staff, friendly and attentive. Good food. Everything went smoothly! Highly recommend! !

The people who work there are incredible! Had a wonderful experience!!!

Engaging and entertaining historical reenactment great for kids and adults!

Fun and informative historical reenactment of the life and time of the Mayflower people.

Great reproduction of Pilgrim and Native American village and farm.

A great museum for history to touch - but at a great price. The museum and the outside area give a very vivid impression of the settler life of the pilgrims.
Somewhat comparable to Haitabu in Schleswig-Holstein

Too dang expensive. Looked kinda interesting but for around $50 per person no thanks.

The plantation is basically split in two parts - one native american campsite where descendents of the Wampanoag tell their story from a modern perspective, and a rebuild of the first settler's village in Plymouth where actors roleplay as British and Dutch emigrants who just made their journey to America.
The roleplaying was on point and really interesting, the actors go on the "daily lives" of the actual settlers such as caring for the gardens, reading in the bible and so on.

Interesting, but far too expensive compared to the proposed service.

Very interesting place to visit with the family. Cast remained in character the entire time. Very educational and highly recommend.

Living history museum provides interactive experience for guests. Great way to spend an afternoon immersed in colonial times. Thoughtful balance between the Pilgrim and Native American viewpoint. Fabulous dedicated exhibit on craft (pottery, weaving, etc).

Arrived with my family to enjoy a day at the plantation although unfortunately it was close yet there was no sign stating as such. As we walked around a lady drove up In a white pickup truck who was incredibly rude in her manner, she informed us(in a very uncouth manner)it was closed and told us it was private property which wouldn t have been an issue at all apart from her attitude delivering this information. Having family over from England was embarrassing to the point of humiliation. Being spoken to like that for any reason is ridiculous. Customer service was severely lacking. Avoid

Annoying staff in character who won t talk to you normally.

Whew ...we went on Fun Free Friday this year and it was a madhouse! 2nd time ive been there and it was craaazy packed....but other than that and thanksgiving time it is a great place to learn and see how the ancient indigenous Taino indians lived.

Walking through history is an amazing experience here. Life in the first settlement in New England as been scrupulously researched and accurately presented. Gift shop is large and replete with numerous mementos. This is a fantastic full day experience for everyone.

It was a lot of walking from place to place. The people that where there weren't the loudest people and they said that they were from 1627 or somthing but one of the people where using a mic.

Absolutely great experience. The Mayor, Bradford, was very responsive and told great stories. We really enjoyed our dinner and are so happy that we were able to experience this.

Edutainment at its best. The native Americans are very candid in their discussions, but keeping age appropriate based on the audience. The actors in the village are first rate, not being from character as they carry out real village labors. Unfortunately the Mayflower II was under repairs during the sooner of 2013. I'm sure it's similarly interesting.

Great experience! Very informative and interesting. We loved hearing first hand from the native people their history, and the English village and their 'citizens' made the tour very interactive and fun. 100% recommended

We learned a lot from the guides and role players. Interesting to see the way they lived.

Beautiful location, informative staff and wonderful interactive presentation. A perfect place to learn about Native American culture as well as pilgrims' history.

Interesting place of history. Glad we stopped here.

its a good place for history buffs, actors as settlers stay in character, visitors can converse with them, tickets are pricey 31 for adult.

It would have gotten 5 stars, except we thought the admission price was high ($100 for four of us). The actors (and actual native Americans) were a nice touch which allowed for interaction with questions and answers!

Excellent, a must see
Make sure to engage with questions in both the Native American and the Pilgrim villages. The more questions you ask, the better your experience will be.

Excellent interactive museum. So museum goes today! There is a whole village full of actors, who pursue their "everyday life" in the 17th century. These can be questioned about their lives and their personal history and get great stories to hear.

Even if you truly loved what this "museum" is about, the amount of information to gather and fun to be had is so minuscule and so sparse and the prices are so high that there is no reason to visit. The pilgrims are very rude, the natives were rude and there was only one longhouse. Everything was outrageously expensive. It was $160 for four adults, not including the Mayflower and Plimouth rock tickets.

The Plantation overlooks Plymouth beach. It is a fun walking, looking at flowers and animals between the main building, settlement and the Wampanoag village. My kids love the people of the Wampanoag village explaining how their ancestors lived, cooked, built boats - the house with the furs is so cozy and warm. Coming to the Plantation is a summer tradition for us, we learn sometimes new every time we visit.

Authentic workers, extremely prepared to answer questions to teach about the era. A Must stop.

This is very well maintained and the history is as if you stepped back into time. I love Plymouth!

This is a very instructive, interactive recreation of colonization history.

Excellent place to visit. Kids will like it too. A must see if traveling to the area because it explains and portrays the trials of early American colonies and the many difficulties they went through in those first years.

Very interesting place to visit. Will be back again!

A little disappointed. We were there right after labor day. Only a couple places had actors. And only one demo on making pottery was being done, and it started at 2:30, we waited a hour for him. One guy was trying to ask questions, and the artist was very rude to him, actually treated this gentleman that every question was stupid. I felt bad for the elderly gentleman. Because of lack of actors and demos is reason I gave it a "1". And pottery artist needs replace. It cost $28.00 dollars per adult. If more was going on it might be worth it, but if not customers need to be informed and prices need lowered by at least 3/4, we went through it all in 45 minutes. Then I already added on going to the mill for additional $3.00 per person for tomorrow, I just read reviews on it, it might have been a mistake. I have been to numerous Mills in other states and it was always free. There was a family there with 4 Children they spent over $160 and was very upset, understandably!

The museum was fantastic it's all the outdoor exhibits were as well if you live local you can save money by stopping by your local library and getting a pass that will give you a discount

Authentic depiction of 1627 life of Separatists and Native Americans.

The re-enactors are great storytellers, at both the native and colonial settlements!

Definitely worth a visit. Everyone on the plantation was very knowledgeable and kind. The native village was a wonderful insight into what the area was like before Europeans arrived. The actual plantation area was great too. The actors were kind and willing to answer any questions you have. If you are a history buff like me, give yourself at least 3 hours to really see and talk to everyone.

Awesome experience and characters didn"t lose their focus for the time period even when asked about a modern devices!

Historical location and the birthplace of the Pilgrims in the new world. Very interactive and lovely locals. A must see.

We loved everything about it. The village, the gift shop, the staff. Give yourself about 4 hours if you plan on having lunch here as well. The view from the outdoor patio is Serene and relaxing.

Bokrijk in Massachusetts (USA). The history of the first European settlers is told through a reconstructed settlement from the 17th century.

Such a great story with enactors and modern native American people who bring the whole story to life.

This is an amazing place to see history in real life. Too few people actually take the time to speak with the actors and really learn their stories. That's what makes this place so special!

First time to visit and we liked it a lot, my daughters enjoyed the visit and learned a lot about the history, it is also very interactive and the people who work are very friendly and all the time are willing to answer your questions. In addition to the part of the pilgrims and Native Americans, they have a beautiful view and gardens, and the part of crafts that we enjoy a lot.

The costumed interpreters are exceptional and the attention to historical detail makes the experience unique.

It was a amazing experience for me and I got to learn about how the Indians and the pilgrims life.

Interesting place to visit. Reminded me of Williamsburg the way they have different people in character doing different choirs. It's reasonably sized so expect to do some walking. Parking is adequate and there is a gift shop of course that has lots of goodies to purchase.

Great learning experience!!! The living history re-enactors are great (even if some of the more dense patrons can't quite comprehend the modality). But, what a great view those poor, sullen few may have had; if only their circumstances had not been so dire that first winter.

So interesting. The inhabitants tell wonderful stories

Incredibly interesting to visit. The interactions with the Indians and colonial settlers (actors) was fascinating. They were very knowledgeable and have you a real sense of what life was like then, as well as how the settlement affected the area then and now. Excellent history lesson.

Too many employees looking after a museum, but it is an interesting place to walk around

I've been to the plantation several times, but this was for a wedding. It was such a beautiful venue!

Beautiful place to spend time back in 1627, enjoyed my time with all excellent people working there on historic grounds. Very educative and well maintained old homes, must be seen if you are interested in history of America ...

Amazing authenticity! The gift shop is full of goodies. The staff is so nice and knowledgeable. It is a little pricie though so be ready for that

This review is based on an August 2020 visit with 2 adults and a 6 year old. The outdoor exhibits were realistic. The Native American area was very small, consisting of a large and small hut, a few canoes carved from tree trunks, an authentic Native American man outside and a less-than authentic Native American woman sitting in one of the huts. Seriously, that's it. The Pilgrim settlement had quite a few hand-built houses - only one of which you can enter and 3 actors stationed about to provide facts and answer questions. We enjoyed the exterior and didn't rush through it, but saw it all in about 45 minutes and that included stopping to chat with some of the actors. The inside was lackluster. Yes, it was interesting to see BUT I will be honest and state I did not feel the hour and 20 minutes of time it took there was worth $83 for me, my wife and child ($32 per adult, $19 for child). It seems that some people have to be "cool" and pretend the admission isn't a bit too high and carry on about the educational experience....The "educational experience" was minimal. It is by no means an American Museum of Natural History where you can spend hours and hours and immerse yourself in everything and still not see the entire place. This was interesting and mildly informative. There simply was not a lot to see and we came away feeling a bit ripped-off. Maybe if the price included the Mayflower tour in the town I would've been ok with it, but that carried additional admission fees (the two locations are associated with each other). My point is not to diminish or debate the educational aspects - we are not a strictly tactile, uneducated, amusement park type family, but I feel it's important to set the expectation levels for those that are considering going. It seems many reviews were for visitors that had some childhood memories associated with it, but I don't understand anyone coming away extremely impressed and satisfied. We were very disappointed.

This a living history experience that is done with authenticity and dedication. Its self paced and I do recommend starting your day with this if you run low on energy. My only complaint is the cost of admission being $30. I will say that this it does support this worthy endeavor and the people who work here, so it's worth it. I only mention it to prepare you.

Very interesting & well preserved place. During this off-season not enough people to talk to & the Native singing event didn't happen. But the 1 person we talked to in pilgrim village was fascinating, talked in character & interacted so graciously. She said she was Susannah White. She made the visit worthwhile.
Stayed for a movie in their theater. Very nice.

Neat sites to check out. Little expensive, $30 per person was more then expected for the experience. Still want to check out the corn meal mill.

Too much awesome and cool things to list. The native women answering questions were the best. The houses and the gardens were very good very authentic.

Love visiting here. Learn something new every time. Well worth the visit and entrance fee

Loved my first visit to Plimoth Plantation. The grounds are very pleasant to walk through, and the people working there are very knowledgeable. It's nice being able to join in a conversation others are having with them sometimes, if you're more shy about approaching people, but they also try to strike up conversation with you to get things going. I thought their recommendation of 2 hours to do/see everything was good. We did not eat in the cafe so can't comment on the food. I would love to come back and see more demos in the craft center. We met the beekeeper who was very friendly and great to talk to-- wish they sold the natural soap as well as the candles she makes in the gift shop!

I came here when I was very young and have always wanted to come back. I even came a second time in the same week to bring a friend

How do you go to Plymouth and NOT get a Thanksgiving Sandwich? The correct answer is, "YOU CAN'T!" Whenever we make it to Plymouth, we stop in and get them. Lucioso's does a great job, too. And they are located right next to an historic waterwheel. Great beer selection and good service.

Plimoth Plantation is an absolute must see when in New England. From 1620 the first settlers who arrived with the Mayflower settled here. The huts of the resident families are in their original state and each family is sitting in the hut in original costumes and tells of the life of the time. Particularly interesting is also a section of the Native Americans. Descendants of the indigenous people show visitors how they lived then and what has changed for them by the settlers. Already at the entrance you can watch a nearly 30-minute documentary, which provides a good overview in advance. At the cash desk you also get information sheets in German. Admission to Plimoth Plantation is $ 30 for an adult.

Amazing history learned by hands on and great staff in period clothing

A fun, educational place to take the family or out of state guests. So informative, and in a beautiful setting. Worth the trip.