Pilgrim Monument & Provincetown Museum
Pilgrim Monument
A 77 m granite tower commemorating the Mayflower Pilgrims' first landing, with views from the top over the entire hook of Cape Cod.
The Pilgrim Monument was built between 1907 and 1910 and stands about 77 m tall, the tallest all-granite structure in the United States. It commemorates the Pilgrims of the Mayflower, who first landed in Provincetown in 1620 and signed the Mayflower Compact. Visitors climb 116 steps and 60 ramps to reach the top, and on clear days you can see the Boston skyline in the distance. The museum at the base covers the Pilgrims, whaling and the town's art history. Admission is more than $20, and the monument closes in winter.
Opening hours
Apr–Nov approx. 09:00–17:00 (extended in summer)
Nearby sights
- Provincetown
- Provincetown Whale Watching (MacMillan Pier)
- Race Point Beach & Province Lands
- Highland Light (Cape Cod Light)
- Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary
- Marconi Beach & Marconi Station Site
- Brewster Flats
- Nauset Light