Mayflower II is a full-scale reproduction of the original Mayflower that the Pilgrims sailed from England to America in 1620. Built by hand in England and listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places, it is an iconic vessel with an educational mission. Owned and operated by Plimoth Patuxet Museums, it offers a glimpse into the 17th-century world of the Pilgrims, their journey in search of a better life for themselves and their posterity, and maritime life and sailing ships 400 years ago.