The Mayflower Museum and Tourist Information Centre

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The Mayflower Museum and Tourist Information Centre The Mayflower Museum is a journey through time with four floors and four centuries to explore.

Please remember last admission to the museum is 1 hour before closing time, thank you.

25/10/2026

The Terrifically Terrifying Barbican Monster Tail
Trail 24 - 31 October 👻

Prepare to uncover the hidden treasures of Plymouth! What new discoveries will you make when you examine our city with a...
24/10/2026

Prepare to uncover the hidden treasures of Plymouth! What new discoveries will you make when you examine our city with a fresh perspective? Share your findings and photographs, and we'll reveal the answers next week! Stay tuned for the next installment of I-Spy and join us in exploring the best of Plymouth!

Did you correctly identify our latest Plymouth I-Spy challenge?Congratulations to all participants who successfully spot...
23/10/2026

Did you correctly identify our latest Plymouth I-Spy challenge?
Congratulations to all participants who successfully spotted that this mural is of the Goddess Minerva and is on the wall of the Minerva Pub on Looe Street in the historic Barbican area and is Plymouth's oldest serving public house, with roots dating back to around 1540. In the 17th Century the Minerva was home to the Press Gang and stories of secret tunnels and doorways are still evident within the timber walls. There is a small stairway peephole where the Press gang would look out for potential sailors entering the establishment and drop the Kings shilling in to their b**r, if the unsuspecting patron drank from the b**r then they had accepted the Kings shilling and were taken off to join the navy, anyone not complying would be taken by force, usually with a blow to the head and then taken off to a ship, by the time they had regained consciousness they would be out at sea! The Minerva always has a welcoming friendly atmosphere, yet occasionally there has been felt a ghostly presence. First hand experiences in recent years have included a levitating spoon, numerous instances of the cellar gas being turned off, the juke box playing after it has been switched off, and a small figure standing at the bar. There are other ghostly tales from past landlords and locals of a couple of prostitutes sitting directly under the dart board where the original entrance door was , and our pet dogs don’t seem keen on that area of the pub, so maybe they sense something too.
Stay tuned for our next I-Spy challenge!

📣Calling all monster hunters👻......... will you be joining us on the Barbican this Halloween?🎃 We have another spooky tr...
23/10/2026

📣Calling all monster hunters👻......... will you be joining us on the Barbican this Halloween?🎃 We have another spooky trail for you to enjoy The Terrifically Terrifying Monster Tail Trail which runs from 24th to the 31st October. Visit us at the Mayflower Museum and Tourist Information Centre where your Free trail sheet awaits. Follow the poster trail around the Barbican businesses and help to reunite the monsters with their tails. Once you have gathered all the clues, return to the The Mayflower Museum and Tourist Information Centre for a trick or a treat!🐈‍⬛

23/10/2026

The Terrifically Terrifying Barbican Monster Tail Trail 24 - 31 October 👻

Beautiful visitor alongside in Sutton Harbour today, the Tall Ship R/V Regina Maris ⚓️
20/10/2026

Beautiful visitor alongside in Sutton Harbour today, the Tall Ship R/V Regina Maris ⚓️

‼️The Barbican Arts, Craft and Food Fair is back on West Pier this weekend‼️It is a beautiful day to come and explore th...
17/10/2026

‼️The Barbican Arts, Craft and Food Fair is back on West Pier this weekend‼️
It is a beautiful day to come and explore the Barbican and visit the stalls where you can discover a range of locally made arts crafts and much more

Did you correctly identify our latest Plymouth I-Spy challenge?Congratulations to all participants who successfully spot...
16/10/2026

Did you correctly identify our latest Plymouth I-Spy challenge?
Congratulations to all participants who successfully spotted that this decorative floral sculpture is on the former Dingles building on Royal Parade. Designed by architect Thomas Tait in the mid-20th century using brick and Portland stone the exterior features mid-century relief work and allegorical decorative panels, including the floral and decorative stone carvings integrated into the façade.
Stay tuned for our next I-Spy challenge!

Address

The Mayflower Museum, 3-5 The Barbican
Plymouth
PL12LR

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm

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+441752306330

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