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Open-air museum · Plymouth, Massachusetts
Plimoth Patuxet
Open-air museum that reconstructs the English village of 1627 and a Wampanoag dwelling, with educators who demonstrate 17th-century life.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About Plimoth Patuxet
The Plimoth Patuxet Museums were established in 1947 to tell the story of the Plymouth colony and the Wampanoag people who had lived in the region for thousands of years. Patuxet was the name of the Wampanoag village that existed where the English settled.
The English village reconstructs wooden houses with thatched roofs, gardens and livestock as they were in 1627. There, interpreters dressed as colonists speak in the English of the period and portray actual residents. In the Historic Patuxet Homesite, Indigenous educators dressed in traditional clothing present a dwelling, crops and canoes and speak in first person as contemporary people.
The museum also includes a craft area and a visitor center with a film and exhibitions.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
Half a day.
Best time
From spring through fall, when outdoor areas are usually open. Check seasonal dates before you go.
How to get there
It’s on Warren Avenue, about 5 km south of downtown Plymouth, reachable by car via Route 3A.
Tip
Talk with the interpreters: in the English village they respond as if it were 1627.
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Frequently asked questions about Plimoth Patuxet
What is Plimoth Patuxet?
An open-air museum with a reconstructed 1627 English village and a Wampanoag dwelling.
How long does a visit to Plimoth Patuxet take?
Half a day.
Is Plimoth Patuxet open year-round?
Outdoor areas operate from spring through fall; check seasonal dates.