Plymouth National Wax Museum

Location: 16 Carver Street, Plymouth

Time: Varies

Age appropriateness: All ages

Cost: Varies

The Plymouth National Wax Museum is touted as one of Plymouth’s best attractions by a number of different travel guidebooks. Located on Cole’s Hill overlooking Plymouth Rock, this unique museum tells the story of the Pilgrims from beginning to end, recreating the years of persecution in the Mother Country, their escape to Holland, their courageous voyage on the Mayflower, and ultimately, their arrival in the New World.

One-hundred eighty life-sized figures are arranged in scenes throughout the Plymouth National Wax Museum and an excellent soundtrack informs visitors as to what’s occurring at each depiction. You’ll see famous early Pilgrims, like Myles Standish, Priscilla Mullins, and John Alden, just to name a few.

The exhibits are especially enjoyed by children and are perfect for those that are studying American history in school. Before you leave, be sure to visit the monument marking the gravesite of those Pilgrims that died during the first harsh winter in Plymouth.