Plimoth Plantation Reviews

Great place to see the pilgrims and some native americans living as they did when they arrived. They talk about daily life as if they are currently living there like how they store food, when they can access certain foods, and how they make things. Probably better for kids over 10 or 12 or so. Some kids at 9 and 10 found it boring on a recent school field trip. I also thought it was very boring as a child. I loved it as an adult!

A cute jaunt back in time with period actors. I felt like I could listen for hours.

The plantation was interesting, but a little pricey.

There's nothing else like it anywhere this is the one and only authentic experience of how the pilgrims lived after they landed.

Well worth the time of you have under ten kids. A little boring after that for the kids.

Definitely recommend to visit the Plimoth Plantation if you're around Boston. Very educative and interesting.

Lovely museum! The Native American village was an excellent learning experience! There were games for the kids, and lots of things to do! Next, the authentic English Settlement. There are many costumed guides to answer your questions about how they lived and worked. Meet the animals and live the history! There is also a craft center where artisans make many of the objects you see in the museum. An excellent place to visit!

Loved it s interative nature, simply a beautiful experience

My family loved the living museum. My children thanked me all the way home for taking them there.

Worth the money to visit, especially if you are a history buff. Its great for kids too. You get to step back in time and ask questions to actors who are dressed in 17 century wardrobe. Its pretty cool. You learn about pilgrims and the mayflower in school. This is a great way to revisit that subject and leave with sense of going back in time.

Well worth it, the role players are amazing how they stay in character

Plymouth Plantation was the best experience I had ever had!It was just like I literally back in pilgrim times!

Great farmers market! Every Thursday in the summer!

Educational. Interesting watching the colonist and redcoat shoot their muskets and telling us the history which was close to what we studied in school

Awesome place to take the family for a bit of history

Really interesting thanks to actors portraying characters of the time.

Recently renamed Plimoth/Pawtuxet to reflect an increased focus on the indigenous people encountered by the Pilgrims, this is an excellent living museum. It provides a well-developed glimpse into the lives of both the local Native people and the early colonists. Period-costumed staff adhere to character very well and display a solid knowledge of history. While other staff augment this is with interesting information about the colony. The woodland setting is beautiful, the historic villages very authentic, even the gift shops scored high in my esteem, by avoiding the tacky and touristy, and by keeping prices reasonable. The only downside is that the admission is a bit steep (around $35) but it is well worth the cost..

They really did a big effort to show how people lived in the 17th century. The actors stay in their role all the time.

The Native portion of the museum was the best! To have a glimpse of indigenous people and their land before the English arrived was very eye-opening and We learned a lot. The entire museum was very nice and a pleasant day trip. But we are most impressed by The entire Native portion. Bravo

Well thought out experience to depict early settlers life. Especially good having true Native Americans as part of the program. I enjoyed the interaction with the English settler reenactors who speak as if they are in 1620, not current day. All folks took the time to answer questions and explain things. The visit is good for under 4 hours, not an all day trip.

Awesome experience, the reenactments were done well. Houses were nicely built. A must visit if you are in the area. Nice little bakery and cafeteria with freshly baked breads and pastries.

Plymouth plantation is a living museum and recreation of the original Plymouth settlement. I enjoyed seeing this village, the tools and weapons and how things were done. It's an adjustment trying to communicate with the reenactors, because they are always in character. I found some of the houses with fires going in the hearth a bit smoky. The sawing put demonstration was awesome. I would like to have seen more Wampanoaug prominence in the displays and artifacts. The welcome theatre and visitors centre was great and the trinkets and souvenirs tasteful but expensive.

Seemed understaffed, but it was an April weekday. Fun experience; educational and immersive.

Me my gf and our friend came here thinking it was open because we went on the website before we came here. But there was nothing on the website that said if it was closed or open. But anyways when we got here the parking lot was huge. Come to find out the place was closed. But I took a few pictures before I left this place. This place is open in middle of march

This was a very bad museum. Little explanations, demotivated staff and run-down establishment.

Very few people working. The village was a disapointment

Great educational fun. This is living history done right.

Great place for day trip. This is a live museum. We enjoyed it and also got history of May flower and early settlers.

The Plymouth Plantation is doing an outstanding job of adapting to life with Covid. I have gone twice this month, once for the cinema and second to visit the village. The cinema experience was great; yummy fresh popcorn, marked seating with single use coverings, and lovely to get the immersive theater feel that directors want viewers to receive. The village had new features (Mua? A native shelter where pilgrims and natives had exchanged goods a bit later than the 1627 time period presented by role players) a pallisade? Fenced animal grazing central to village. The paths were dotted with hand sanitition stations and benches for resting. Role players (funny in masks) were carrying personal voice amplifiers. Several were roaming in modern gear and name badges to identify as curators, but the actors were still numerous and in character. I always learn new things when we visit and enjoy the cafe and gift shops. Don't stay away- you'll be missing out!

Plymouth Plantation was awesome a very educational experience

I was very excited about coming here, but honestly was expecting more. It's a resemblance to the original Plymouth settlement, and they have a native american homestead area where a true native american will talk with you about whatever questions you may have. They do not role play, but talk about their tribe and customs. It was very interesting to hear their stories. Next is the english settlement and all staff in this section role play and will answer questions or talk about life on the plantation as it was during that time period. Which was somewhat interesting, but likely not all historically accurate as it is whatever the actor decides to portray. Also lots of gift shops and places to buy souvenirs. All in all interesting, but not something I would return to visit again.

Excellent. In costume. Actors and actresses were great. Loved it. Especially the Indian village.

Went over a decade ago but it was very fun and a cool school trip.

An incredible journey through history. Local has actors who simulate people of the time (16th century)

A wonderful museum that really does bring a piece of Plymouth's history to life.

Fun stop when you are on Vacation learn about the Pilgrims while there. the Actors get into their characters and teach you all about how the pilgrims lived and worked. Great stop if your heading down to Cape Cod.

The pilgrim village was exceptional. The Indian Village was disappointing. Not much there and only a couple natives to answer questions. Both were educational.

After going many times since I can remember, I can honestly say I will never visit again. It cost $96 to get in for 3 people first of all, secondly there were 2 "pilgrims" and zero, ZERO, Indigenous people. There was one Teepee set up with bear hide in it, I wouldn't know because you couldn't enter any of the usual areas and of course the fresh bread wasn't happening. Yes, I know covid is a thing, however, perhaps have that reflect on the outrageous ticket price. We could've walked around Miles Standish for free or paid the same price for Canobi Lake Park.

Nice place to spend an hour, but not much to see for 28$, the Pilgrims 9 or ten houses village is nice but very basic, you must try the native food at the cafeteria, I've had the turkey so delicious.

We had so much fun here. One of the museum staff(Luis) greeted us and gave a little overview and interacted with the kids. Movie was a little boring (12 min) but very informative for the full history for the experience. Cannot day enough good things about the Wampanoag village part. Very neat and interesting. The native Americans here are not actors, they are living traditionally. Very informative on every question we had. Down to earth and welcoming. The pilgrim village had a stunning view. Actors were okay. Didn t see a whole lot of them though.

Great day visit even though it was limited cause of covid but great day to spend the woth the family

This was a great experience! Try the food and beer!

Excellent for what it is. Both the buildings and reenactors where authentic and interesting.

Overly priced for my 1.2hr drive
$30 per adult and 18 per child over age 4.. There was 2 of us adults and 3 of our kids

Plimoth Plantation allows you to walk into and interact with history; not only giving you information but allowing you to form your own perspective as well. You could spend several hours exploring the "plantation"'s visitors' center (which also serves as a quasi-museum), Native American dwelling, and, its main attraction, a small settler village. They are each staffed by talented and knowledgeable people, be it their famous historical actors or the "behind-the-scenes" personnel that keep it up and running by making everything from pottery to Native American blankets. The actors do a good job balancing their characters with giving over information. I personally have always had doubts about "living history" attractions such as this, assuming they would be too cute for a bona-fide history buff like me, but found that there was no lack in the quality of both the entertainment and information. They also have activities that allow you to get a feel for yourself of what life may have been like. The day I was there we received training in how to wield pikes and charge in formation. In short, this place is worth visiting. (Note: for those of other beliefs, the settlers were Christian and parts of the acting and activities did reflect that; not to the extent to which it should stop you from going but watch out for potentially uncomfortable situations.)

Was there for a wedding. The weather was not cooperating. But it looked pretty.

I was so impressed with Miles Standish. When I asked him about the wessagussett incident, he immediately enlightened our group in such a powerful and clutching way that we were all in amazement! It was such a pivotal moment in America's history and that man pounded it home! I'm not gonna lie...I had goosebumps!!!

The reconstruction of the village of Pilgrims is really impressive. Dear entrance. Also suitable for children

Been here a bunch of times but it still keeps getting better every time - highly recommended!!

I love this museum. My favorite in New England. You visit two scenes: old plimoth village and weetu of the Wampanoag tribe. Actors dress up as plimoth colonists from the 1800s and they won't break from their perspective as a person from the past. In the Wampanoag village you can speak to current Wampanoag tribe members and ask them questions. Preparing food, sewing, pottery, farms: you see it all!

A history buff's paradise. The role-playing workers on the plantation dress in clothes that resemble the earliest settlers. They work the fields and build their shelters with the same tools and methods that were used 400 years ago when the puritans first arrived. It's definitely worth checking out!

The best experience I ever had in a "museum". Kids will love it, so will the parents.

Please call ahead to inquire about the menu
Many of their food items for Thanksgiving Dinner are made with nuts. Sadly, they don't offer nut free items as a substitute. They also do not inform about the nuts on the website. They require that the customers ask in advance. They did find a nut free dessert for me. Sadly, when restaurants have staff that are not aware of food allergies they are too dismissive of customers that must live daily with food allergies. It is a nice place, but we will not be able to return. It was nice to interact with other families and listen to their life stories. The food is horrible and over priced. Eat at a local diner. Processed turkey, just a bad experience. Save your money.

Incredible living museum with great staff. Definitely visit if you're a history buff.

Great place to stop for a couple hours and explore apart of our history. Tickets were almost $30 per person but a neat place!

What a great day!! The actors do a great job and really get into character. You truly feel transported back in time. We were in Boston and drove over an hour to get there but it was worth it.

...very cool...but you might want to bring a fork if you're having Thanksgiving dinner here...so much history!!!

This is amazing place. You think you know all about the Pligrams from what you learned in school but to actually walk around in the recreated environment is amazing. Through the introduction film and speaker you get the overview of what you'll be seeing. Then you go out and walk to the Indian site and then the pilgrim site. In both areas there are people recreating the past and they answer any questions about what it was like. There is also a building with demonstrations on candle making, weaving, baking, etc. The small restaurant even offers some old time food. Overall great place.

The actors were great, and very knowledgeable. Just was expecting a bigger museum with more to see and do.

Really liked this Plantation, just wish was easier to get around for a person like me with wheelchair or my scooter. Missed seeing alot because of rocks and sand... But was a cool place and everyone enjoyed it!

Really great museum! Interactive, fun, and wel staffed. Dealing with covid very well

We went for Free Fun Friday, and despite being busy they had transportation working like a well oiled machine, and we could still experience everything the museum had to offer. It's mostly outside, so wear sunscreen and be prepared for any weather.

This was really good. I recommend taking the fam. The Indians didn t stay in character but the pilgrims did.

Amazing!! Actors never broke character! Beautiful place