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Museums and galleries in Plymouth

6 museums and galleries in Plymouth, from the big collections to small independent spaces.

Ranked with the travel guide's picks and well-known places first.

Museums and galleries in Plymouth

  1. See

    Hedge House

    Formally called the Antiquarian Society House. Historic museum of a sea captain's house. Tours available by appointment and during special events.

  2. Buy

    Kusmin Art Gallery

    Nationally recognized watercolor artist specializing in Plymouth and Cape Cod scenes.

    Wed 10AM-5PM, Thu noon-8PM; Fri Sat Sun 11AM-4PM

  3. See

    Old County Courthouse & Museum

    Built in 1749, the two-story wood frame building is believed to be the oldest wooden courthouse in the United States; it stands on the site of the first (1620) courthouse built by Plimoth Colony settlers, and may incorporate elements of a 1670 building. Vintage firetruck inside.

  4. See

    Pilgrim Hall Museum

    A gallery museum displaying the actual possessions of the Pilgrims as well as temporary exhibits related to Plymouth history.

  5. See

    Plimoth Grist Mill Museum

    Formerly known as the Jenny Grist Mill but now affiliated with Plimoth Plantation. An authentic working mill rebuilt on the site of the original 1636 mill. Tours and exhibits.

  6. Do

    Plymouth Center for the Arts: Annual Juried Art Show

    Held annually late September-October. Features an art stroll, live poetry performances, concerts, and viewing of the accepted entries and winners of the annual exhibition in painting, drawing, photography, and other media. Artwork submissions for the show are typically submitted in late August for review. Accepted entries are displayed in the show and considered for prizes.

Listings from the Wikivoyage guide to Plymouth (CC BY-SA 4.0).