Light in the Darkness: a Plimoth Plantation Christmas 

December 12 & December 19 2:00-6:00pm

Take a candlelit walk through Plimoth Plantation, and discover a world of Christmas enchantment!

Begin your visit with carols and crafts in the visitor center, and then head onto the grounds with your tour guide. Walk through stations around the museum to discover the ways in which Native and English cultures celebrate this season of light in the darkness.

Warm yourself by a roaring hearth fire and talk with colonists about how they mark Christmas in the New World. Nibble on a holiday treat and laugh along with a traditional Mummers Play in our Craft Center. Hear the story of how one Native culture gives thanks during the winter solstice, and experience the magic of a New World live nativity. Whether you take the whole family or just that special someone, Christmas at Plimoth will be a joyful night to share with the ones you love.

Purchase a timed ticket for your tour, which will run approximately 1 hour, and make sure to dress for the weather! Tours begin at 2:00pm, and run every 30 minutes until the last tour leaves the visitor center at 5:30pm. For questions, or to purchase tickets over the phone, please contact Program Services at  (508) 746-1622 x8359.

Michele Pecoraro, Executive Director of Plymouth 400, will address the following:

• What’s the plan and why? Signature Events and Programs of 2020

• What we’ve accomplished. 2015 successes
• What’s ahead? Goals for 2016, including Pre-Commemoration Events & Programs, educational programming, engaging communities

This Community Meeting will be held in partnership with Plymouth County Convention & Visitor’s Bureau, Plymouth Area Chamber of Commerce (PACC). PACC Executive Director and Plymouth 400 Board Member Kevin O’Reilly will be in attendance to answer questions surrounding how the 2020 commemoration plans to meet its goal of increasing tourism and economic development to the Town and to the Commonwealth.

COST: Members $3/child/program; Non-members $5/child/program.

12:00 P.M. ~ PATIENT UPDATE: Learn the stories of the marine animal patients currently in our care from a member of our Animal Care Team. View our sea turtles via live TV and meet our small turtles in person. Program lasts approximately 15-20 minutes. FREE.

1:00 P.M. ~ MARINE ANIMAL MEDICAL MYSTERY: What does it take to be a marine animal care technician? What are some of the questions and “mysteries” involved in wildlife rehabilitation? Each day we'll learn how to care for a different animal. Best suited for ages 8-14. Space is limited to 15 children. Please reserve your spot by calling (508) 743-9888 at least 24 hours in advance. Program lasts approximately 60 minutes

COST: Members $3/child/program; Non-members $5/child/program.

2:00 P.M. ~ PATIENT UPDATE: Learn the stories of the marine animal patients currently in our care from a member of our Animal Care Team. View our sea turtles via live TV and meet our small turtles in person. Program lasts approximately 15-20 minutes. FREE

3:00 P.M. ~ PONDERING PREDATORS AND PREY: INTERACTIONS AND ADAPTATIONS: The ocean is home to a large number of fascinating creatures. Learn about the marine food web and interactions among ocean animals, as well as specialized adaptations these critters have to survive.

Program will be offered Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons only

COST: Members $3/child/program; Non-members $5/child/program.

4:00 P.M. ~ PATIENT UPDATE:  Learn the stories of the marine animal patients currently in our care from a member of our Animal Care Team. View our sea turtles and seals via live TV and meet our small turtles in person. Program lasts approximately 15-20 minutes. FREE.

Daily Themes

Sat., Feb. 13: Open, no programs

Sun., Feb. 14: Turtles (11-3 only)

Mon., Feb. 15: Manatees

Tues., Feb. 16: Turtles

Wed., Feb. 17: Seals/Sea Lions

Thurs., Feb. 18: Sharks/Rays

Fri., Feb. 19: Dolphins/Whales

Sat., Feb. 20: Open, no programs

Sun., Feb. 21: Open, no programs

Join us for our February Open House! Explore the Discovery Center, make a marine animal valentine, and enjoy games and refreshments. Meet local student, artist, and sea turtle conservationist Marissa F and observe a special demonstration of screen printing sea turtle art on t-shirts. Tour our marine animal hospital and meet our 36 turtle patients. Education programs during the Open House are included with admission. Cost: $5/person, members FREE.

The Cape Cod Children's Museum invites you to join us during School Vacation Week to explore Tinkering, Making and Engineering!

We've extended our hours to 10am-5pm each day and added special programs throughout the week, including free make-and-take art programs and a Build a Bird Feeder project! 

Check out the full schedule at www.CapeCodChildrensMuseum.org.