Plan your visit
Plan Your Visit
Prepare for your trip to the State Pier with practical advice on parking, appropriate footwear, and combining your visit with the main museum campus.
Getting there
Getting to the State Pier
| How | Time | Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Car: Drive to Water Street in downtown Plymouth; metered and paid parking lots are available along the waterfront near Pilgrim Memorial State Park. | About 1 hour from downtown Boston | Varies by parking meter/lot | State Pier is 2.5 miles north of the main Plimoth Patuxet museum campus. |
| Bus: Private day tours and shuttles frequently operate between Boston and Plymouth's historic sites. | 1 to 1.5 hours from Boston | Varies by tour operator | Most bus tours combine the Mayflower II with the main Plimoth Patuxet village. |
| Walk: Easily accessible on foot if you are exploring the Plymouth waterfront, located right near Plymouth Rock. | Less than 5 minutes from Plymouth Rock | Free | The area surrounding the pier is highly walkable with many shops and restaurants. |
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The museum operates from early spring through the Sunday after Thanksgiving. Hours are 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily during the season. Visit in the afternoon during the fall to avoid large school groups.
What to bring
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State Pier is 2.5 miles north of the main Plimoth Patuxet museum campus.
You will need to drive or take a shuttle between the locations.
How the day runs
Sample Plymouth Itineraries
Explore the main campus before driving to the waterfront for the ship.
- Plimoth Patuxet Campus
Tour the 17th-Century English Village and Patuxet Homesite.
- Plimoth Grist Mill
See the working reproduction corn mill.
- Drive to State Pier
Relocate 2.5 miles to Water Street.
- Mayflower II
Board the reproduction ship and meet costumed interpreters.
Focus solely on the historical sites along Plymouth Harbor.
- Plymouth Rock
View the legendary landing boulder.
- State Pier
Walk down the path and scan your digital tickets.
- Board Mayflower II
Explore the Main Deck and 'Tween Decks.
Preparing for your visit
The ship features steep stairs and uneven wooden decks. Wear comfortable walking shoes with good grip. Strollers cannot go below deck, so a baby carrier is practical for infants.
Bring a light jacket for cool harbor breezes. Sunscreen is useful for the open upper decks. The museum accepts all major credit and debit cards.
Easiest way to do it
Plimoth Patuxet Admission with Mayflower II & Plimoth Grist Mill
4 h to 5 h 4.5 (503)
- Plimoth Grist Mill is an add-on to Plimoth Patuxet- 6 Spring Lane, located at Brewster Gardens.
- Mayflower is an add-on to Plimoth Patuxet. 3 miles north, you will need a car.
- Exhibit @ Plimoth Patuxet: We Gather Together-Thanksgiving, the Making of an American Holiday
- Plimoth Patuxet ticket: Historic Patuxet Homesite, 17th-Century English Village, Craft Center
From$35per person
Cancellation terms differ by platform and listing. Check them before you pay.
Planning questions
Where do you park to visit the Mayflower II?
Metered and paid parking lots are available along Water Street in downtown Plymouth, near Pilgrim Memorial State Park.
Is Plymouth Rock near the Mayflower II?
Yes. Plymouth Rock is located just a short walk down the waterfront path from the ship.
How far is the Mayflower II from Plimoth Patuxet?
The ship is located at the State Pier, which is 2.5 miles north of the main Plimoth Patuxet museum campus.