Indigenous and colonial living-history museum

Plimoth Patuxet Museums

About 23.4 kilometers or 14.5 road miles from Edaville

Explore Indigenous and English histories through the Historic Patuxet Homesite, 17th-Century English Village, Craft Center, Mayflower II, and Plimoth Grist Mill.

The place

About Plimoth Patuxet Museums

Plimoth Patuxet Museums combines a 40-acre living-history campus with the downtown Mayflower II and Plimoth Grist Mill. At the main campus, the Historic Patuxet Homesite shares the history and culture of Native people who have lived in the region for more than 12,000 years, while the 17th-Century English Village interprets the small farming and maritime community established by English colonists.

The Craft Center demonstrates 17th-century lifeways through skilled artisans and museum historians. Separate downtown sites add a full-scale Mayflower reproduction and a working-history grist mill. The 2026 ticket menu lets visitors choose the main campus alone, add Mayflower II, or use a two-day Heritage Pass for all sites.

This is an outdoor, conversation-driven experience. The museum advises at least 2.5 hours for one visit and a full day for all sites, with about half a mile of walking over uneven terrain. Free main-campus parking and limited golf-cart transfer assistance help, but some paths remain difficult for wheelchairs and Mayflower II is not wheelchair accessible.

What stands out

Learn at the Historic Patuxet Homesite

Engage with the histories and living cultures of Native peoples rooted in the region for more than 12,000 years.

Enter a 17th-century English village

Ask museum interpreters about farming, maritime work, households, belief, and daily life in Plymouth Colony.

Watch historic crafts

See skilled artisans and historians explain materials, tools, and 17th-century lifeways at the Craft Center.

Choose the ship or mill

Add Mayflower II and Plimoth Grist Mill with the right combination or Heritage Pass and separate driving plan.

Pair it with the train

Why it belongs in an Edaville Railroad trip

Plimoth Patuxet's main campus is about 14.5 road miles and roughly 28 minutes from Edaville. It works well as the daytime anchor before a confirmed holiday train evening, but the multiple museum sites, ticket types, terrain, and visit length require a separate plan rather than a quick add-on.

Before you go

Plan your visit

  • 2026 seasonOpen now through the Sunday following Thanksgiving Day
  • HoursDaily 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
  • Main-campus ticketAdult $35; senior $31.50; child $20
  • Heritage PassAll sites over two days: adult $46; senior $41.40; child $29
  • Visit lengthAllow at least 2.5 hours; a full day can cover all sites
  • WalkingAbout half a mile over uneven outdoor terrain; comfortable footwear is important
  • Parking and mobilityFree main-campus parking; placard spaces in lower lot; limited first-call golf-cart transfer assistance
  • Access boundarySome unpaved or steep paths remain difficult; Mayflower II is not wheelchair accessible
  • FoodPlentiful Café in the Visitor Center offers lunch options and 17th-century foods
  • From EdavilleAbout 23.4 kilometers or 14.5 road miles; roughly 28 minutes

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Useful answers

Frequently asked questions

When is Plimoth Patuxet open in 2026?

The museum is open daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m. through the Sunday following Thanksgiving Day.

How much is the main campus?

The 2026 Plimoth Patuxet-only ticket is $35 adult, $31.50 senior, and $20 child.

What does the Heritage Pass include?

It covers Plimoth Patuxet, Mayflower II, and Plimoth Grist Mill and is valid for two days.

How much time should I allow?

The museum recommends at least 2.5 hours and says a full day can be spent visiting all sites.

How much walking is involved?

All living-history sites involve about half a mile over uneven terrain. Downtown sites require a separate drive from the main campus.

Is the museum wheelchair accessible?

Many buildings are accessible, but some unpaved or steep paths are difficult and Mayflower II is not wheelchair accessible. Guest Services can help plan.

Is parking free?

Main-campus parking is free. Mayflower II uses metered waterfront parking; follow site-specific directions.

How far is it from Edaville?

The checked route from Edaville is about 14.5 miles and roughly 28 minutes.

Trust and accuracy

Sources

Source checked 2026-08-23. This free guide has not yet been confirmed by the venue. Current hours, prices, services, and accessibility can change; confirm time-sensitive details directly.