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The New Bedford Whaling Museum is the largest museum in the nation that is dedicated to the American whaling industry. The museum houses an extensive collection of artifacts, art and manuscripts from the late 18th to the early 20th century. Address: 18 Johnny Cake Hill New Bedford MA USA 02740-6398
1 508 997-0046
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This 28-room Greek Revival mansion was once the home of a prominent whaling merchant and now houses a museum. Visitors enjoy perusing the furniture and artifacts that once belonged to the wealthy family. Address: 396 County Street New Bedford MA USA 02740
Send an Email 1 508 997-1401
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Pilgrim Hall Museum is a gallery museum located in the center of historic Plymouth. One of the nation’s oldest continuously–operating public museums, it exhibits a collection of Pilgrim and Native American possessions, including William Bradford’s Bible, Myles Standish’s sword and the remains of a 1626 shipwreck. Address: 75 Court Street Plymouth MA USA 02360
1 508 746-1620
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Porter Thermometer Museum This museum of thermomoters is the only museum of it's kind in the world. It is listed in the Guinness Book of World Records and displays more than 3000 thermometers. Address: 49 Zarahemla Road Onset MA 02558
Send an Email (1) 1 508 295-5504
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This site consists of a museum, a library, the Mayflower II (a replica of the Mayflower), shops, and a restaurant, all commemorating the Pilgrim landing on Plymouth Rock. Address: Route 3A Plymouth MA 02362
1 508 746-1622
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Built on the site of America's first gristmill, Jenney Grist Mill is a reconstruction of the original mill that was built in 1636. Visitors enjoy the 30-minute guided tours of this replica mill. Guided walking tours of Plymouth's historic district are also offered every day at 4pm from the mill. A gift shop is located on the premises. Tours are available April through November 30. Address: 6 Spring Lane Plymouth MA USA 02060
1 508 747-4544
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1749 Courthouse and Museum As the oldest wooden courthouse and the longest used municipal building in America, the 1749 Courthouse and Museum is a true historic site. Conveniently located near Burial Hill, Brewster Gardens and The First Church, the courthouse museum features a variety of artifacts that relate Plymouth's history. Address: Town Square Plymouth MA USA 02360
Send an Email 1 508 830-4075
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Filled with antique furniture and artifacts, the Mayflower Society House is an 18th-century mansion that features 10 rooms. Visitors can tour the house from June through September. Address: 4 Winslow Street Plymouth MA USA 02360
1 508 746-2590
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Ocean Spray museum. Address: 158 Water Street Plymouth MA 02360
1 508 747-2350
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Spooner House Museum The Spooner House was built in 1747 and was home to five generations of the Spooner family. Today, the house serves as a museum that is completely furnished with Spooner heirlooms. The museum is open Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from June through to the beginning of October. Address: 27 North Street Plymouth MA USA 02360
1 508 746-0012
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This museum is also a bed and breakfast. See the house where Lizzie Borden murdered her family, and the museum of memorabilia collected by the town and the family who now own the house. Address: 92 Second Street Fall River MA
1 508 675-7333
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Housed in a historic building that was once the Attleboro Refining Company, the Attleboro Area Industrial Museum is dedicated to collecting and preserving artifacts, documents, photographs, tools and machinery that relate to the industrial history of this area. Address: 42 Union Street Attleboro MA USA 02703-2911
Send an Email 1 508 222-3918
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Jabez Howland House The Jabez Howland House is the only known still standing building in Plymouth that can claim a passenger of the Mayflower lived in it. Pilgrims John Howland and Elizabeth Tilley Howland lived in the house from 1670 to 1680. A variety of artifacts are on display in this historic home. Address: 33 Sandwich St. Plymouth MA USA 02360
1 508 746-9590
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