Plymouth Mayflower Exhibition

The exhibition set over three floors uses interactive graphic panels to explore tales of merchant families, the fishing industry, the military harbour and emigration to the New World. Start your journey by stepping onto the balcony on the top floor to enjoy a fantastic Panoramic view of todays busy Barbican.

Travel through time from the early beginnings of Sutton harbour , then a rocky natural harbour, through to the thriving tourist destination we see today.Join us as we see how Plymouth's coastal location has shaped its history, as a trading port, an important fishing centre and a starting point for seafaring adventures. From medieval times Sutton harbour has witnessed many world famous historical events. Some of the greatest seafaring adventures have begun from the quayside, including Drake's circumnavigation of the World aboard the Golden Hind and many of the expeditions to the New world. One of the most famous of these is the epic voyage of the Pilgrim fatheres aboard the Mayflower, leaving from the Barbican Quay.

Opening Times

2009 1 Jan 2009

* The mayflower exhibition is open :
April to October Monday - Saturday 9-5 and Sunday 10 - 4
November - March Monday - friday 9 - 5 and Saturday 10-4

Last admission 1 hour before closing

Tickets Information

Road Directions

From the A38 take the A374 for the city centre , follow signs for the Barbican, the exhibition is located in the Tourist Information Centre opposite the Mayflower Steps

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Public Transport Directions

From Plymouth City Centre take the Citybus 25 to the mayflower steps.