Mayflower II – Plimoth Patuxet Museums

Mayflower II, Plimoth’s full-scale reproduction of the tall ship that brought the Pilgrims to Plymouth in 1620 has finally returned to her berth at State Pier in Pilgrim Memorial State Park to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the Pilgrims’ arrival on New England’s shores! We are excited to welcome you aboard this newly restored vessel.

NOTE: Mayflower II will be closed to the public along with her exhibit at State Pier in Plymouth, MA, from August 4 through August 8. Residents along Plymouth County’s coast will be able to view the ship under sail in Cape Cod Bay during this time in the late mornings and early afternoons. On Friday, August 8, Plimoth Patuxet will host a philanthropic public sail in commemoration of Massachusetts 250, with proceeds supporting the ship’s maintenance and annual operations.

To help support Mayflower II while the ship and exhibit are closed to the public — a traditionally busy week for visitors — Plimoth Patuxet is opening up the opportunity for generous individuals to enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime daysail aboard the national treasure. In recognition of a $5,000 donation in support of her annual operations and routine maintenance, donors will be invited to board the ship on Friday, August 8 and sail Cape Cod Bay (each $5,000 donation garners one person sailing aboard Mayflower II). “Though limited in quantity and for those who are able to support the ship with a meaningful contribution, all of us at the Museum are thrilled to have the opportunity to bring maritime and history enthusiasts together for a remarkable and memorable sailing experience aboard Mayflower II. The funds raised through this sail will directly support Mayflower II and her exhibit, ensuring she remains shipshape and maintained in Bristol fashion following her stem-to-stern restoration,” said Captain of the Mayflower II Whit Perry, Plimoth Patuxet’s Kenneth Shaw Safe Jr. Director of Maritime Preservation and Operations. For those who are interested in learning more about the philanthropic public sail, they may visit www.plimoth.org/mayflower-sails-2025.