Pilgrim Hall Museum

This is a great place to get a sense of the day-to-day lives of Plymouth's first European residents. Many original possessions of the early Pilgrims and their descendants are on display, including one of Myles Standish's swords, Governor Bradford's Bible, and an uncomfortable chair (you can sit in a replica) that belonged to William Brewster. Regularly changing exhibits explore aspects of the settlers' lives, such as the immigrant experience or children's embroidery, and hands-on activities such as treasure hunts get families interested. Built in 1824, the Pilgrim Hall Museum is the oldest public museum in the United States.

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