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Pilgrim Monument and Provincetown Museum

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Pilgrim Monument and Provincetown Museum

The oldest nonprofit educational, tax-exempt 501(c)3 organization on Cape Cod. President Theodore Roosevelt laid the cornerstone in 1907.

The Pilgrim Monument was founded in 1892 as the Cape Cod Pilgrim Memorial Association—Cape Cod’s oldest not-for-profit organization. Its purpose is to commemorate the Mayflower Pilgrims’ first landing in the New World in Provincetown, in November 1620. Here the Pilgrims spent 5 weeks exploring the tip of Cape Cod before they sailed on to Plymouth. They also drew up and signed the Mayflower Compact

, which established the rule of law for the new land. The Cape Cod Pilgrim Memorial Association built the Pilgrim Monument to honor the Pilgrims’ first landing in Provincetown. In 1910, President William Howard Taft dedicated the finished 252-foot tower. In 1910, the Cape’s first building built to house a museum opened at the base of the monument, to educate the public about Provincetown’s role in Pilgrim history and American history. Today, millions of visitors and generations of local residents have admired and climbed the 252 foot granite Pilgrim Monument for almost 100 years. The Provincetown Museum is a charming mix of the old and the new. The permanent exhibits retain the charm of an old-fashioned history museum. Exhibits highlight the arrival of the Mayflower Pilgrims, the town’s rich maritime history, the early days of modern American theater in Provincetown, and the building of the monument. There is also a recreation of a 19th century sea captain’s parlor at home and his quarters at sea, a diorama of the Mayflower Compact being signed aboard the Mayflower in Provincetown Harbor, and a scale model of the first theater of the Provincetown Players. MEMBERSHIP:
Now is a great time to join or renew your membership to join in on great special events and programs! Membership includes unlimited free admission, up to three hours of free parking, convenient access to the campus and Bradford Street via inclined elevator, invitations to openings and events, 10% discount at museum store, special member rate to most programs, and a subscription to Panorama newsletter. Individual: $60
Dual: $75
Neighborhood $75
Family $110
Family Plus: $150
Supporter: $250
Patron: $500
Benefactor: $1,500

06/03/2026

🎶 TICKETS ARE NOW ON SALE 🎶

Join us On The Hill on Wednesday, June 24 from 6:00–8:00 PM for a special evening with Cape Cod singer-songwriter Jordan Renzi and her band as part of our Music On The Hill summer series.

Fresh off a sold-out album release show and celebrating her acclaimed new album On Your Side, Jordan has quickly become one of the Cape’s most exciting emerging artists. “Her music blends high-lonesome folk, contemporary soul, and deeply personal storytelling into a performance that is both powerful and unforgettable.”

This is one of a handful of ticketed events in our summer lineup, allowing us to bring exceptional artists like Jordan to The Hill while continuing to support PMPM’s public programming throughout the season.

To see our full line up of events, check out our events calendar 🗓️

Take note ⬆️, Mason’s Children kicks off our Music On The Hill series on June 12 with a FREE concert right after the Provincetown International Film Festival’s screening of Mischa Richter’s new film Summer Tour, in which the band stars.🌟

We thank you for your support of Cape Cod’s oldest non-profit educational organization 🫶🏻 by showing up and having FUN! 🤩

We can’t wait to welcome Jordan and her band On The Hill for what promises to be a truly special summer evening.

🎟 Tickets: $15
🎟 PMPM Members: $13.50 with discount code

Members can email [email protected] and we’ll send you the code 👩‍💻.

🍸 The Shallop Bar will be open serving cocktails and mocktails.
🚫 No outside food or beverages permitted.
🅿️ PMPM Members park free (space permitting).
🅿️ Event parking for non-members is just $5.

Ticket link in comments

06/02/2026

📚 Stories On The Hill: “Our Writers Group” Presents In The Shadow of The Monument ✍️

Join us On The Hill on Tuesday, June 9 from 5:00–6:30 PM for stories about Provincetown by the people who lived them.

Doors open at 4:30 PM. Come early, grab a drink and a good seat!

“Our Writers Group,” initiated by Peter Cook, is a diverse group of Provincetown writers who share stories of growing up and living in Provincetown. Through heartfelt memories, humorous adventures, and lived experience, they paint a vivid picture of the town’s past and present.

This special reading, In The Shadow of The Monument, invites guests to hear stories about growing up in the shadow of The Monument while literally seated in its shadow.

Current members of the group include:
📖 Peter Cook
📖 Mel Joseph
📖 Avis Johnson
📖 Sheila Colburn
📖 Tonya Cook
📖 Katherine Rossmoore

This event is FREE and open to the public.

🍸 The Shallop Bar will be open before the program begins, so come up early, grab a cocktail or mocktail, enjoy the view, and settle in for an evening of Provincetown stories.

📍 Pilgrim Monument & Provincetown Museum
📅 Tuesday, June 9
⏰ 5:00 PM–6:30 PM

06/01/2026

What are you doing for the Fourth of July?

🎆 PMPM FIREWORKS FUNDRAISER 🎇

Join us On The Hill for an evening of music, dancing, cocktails, and the best fireworks view in Provincetown.

The Glitter Boys — a crowd-favorite DJ duo known for getting people of all ages on their feet — will be spinning vinyl as we dance our way into fireworks at dusk.

📍 Pilgrim Monument & Provincetown Museum
🕕 Saturday, July 4 | Doors at 6:00 PM —DJ’s 7:00 PM until the fireworks
🎟️ Tickets: $20

Bring a lawn chair or blanket if you’d like to relax on the lawn, & don’t forget to wear your dancing shoes.

Because this is a longer event, guests are welcome to bring their own food. Please note that no outside beverages of any kind are permitted. The Shallop Bar will be open throughout the evening serving beer, wine, cocktails, and non-alcoholic beverages.

Pets are not permitted on campus. Service animals are welcome.

Tickets are currently available exclusively to PMPM Members and are moving quickly.

If you’re a Member and missed the email with the ticket link and member discount code, send us a message or email [email protected] and we’ll get it to you.

Public ticket sales begin Monday, June 8.

Not a Member yet? Now is the perfect time to join and get early access to tickets before they’re gone.

05/31/2026

Today looks sunny ☀️ & cool 😎. We call that…

PERFECT CLIMBING WEATHER!

There’s so much happening On The Hill these days that sometimes it’s easy to forget one of the biggest reasons people come to PMPM in the first place:

The Climb.

At 252 feet tall, The Pilgrim Monument can look intimidating from the outside but once you step inside, it’s surprisingly user-friendly. Only the first two levels are stairs, and after that The Climb continues via ramps with handrails all the way up.

And no two climbs are ever the same.

Whether it’s your very first time reaching the top or your 300th (which, yes, does happen around here), there’s always something different waiting for you…light, weather, harbor, dunes, energy, the feeling when you step out at the top.

Some people become members specifically so they can climb whenever they want. Morning Climb. Afternoon Climb. Daily Workout Climb. Sunset Climb. Why not?

So whether it’s been years since your last visit, you’ve never made the trip to the top, or you’re already one of our regular climbers, consider this your sign to come back.

You never know what Provincetown will look like from up there on any given day.💙

05/29/2026

☮️🌼JUST 2 WEEKS AWAY🌸✌🏼

🎶 MUSIC ON THE HILL KICKS OFF JUNE 12 🎶

We’re launching the 2026 Music On The Hill season with a FREE live performance by Mason’s Children⚡️Friday, June 12 from 6:30–8:30 PM.

Filmmaker Mischa Richter’s documentary Summer Tour🎵featuring Mason’s Children, screens at Provincetown Town Hall from 4–6 PM as part of the Provincetown International Film Festival.

After the film, everyone is invited to go up On The Hill for an unforgettable summer evening of live music, and dancing while the sun sets. 🌅

Even if you’re not attending the Provincetown Film Festival screening at Town Hall, you’re still invited to come up On The Hill for the music! 🎸

This event is FREE and open to all. Come dance under the stars🌟

Mason’s Children are known for channeling the ecstatic energy of the Grateful Dead’s music. They bring incredible musicianship, joyful vibes and the kind of positive atmosphere that turns a concert into a party.

Whether you’re a lifelong Deadhead, a fan of the film, or simply someone who loves great music in a beautiful setting, this is the perfect way to start your summer in Provincetown.

🍹 The Shallop Bar will be open serving cocktails & mocktails throughout the evening.

🎟 Free Admission - ALL ARE WELCOME 🤗

🚫 Outside food and drink are not permitted.

See you On The Hill.

Utopia Movies Provincetown Film Society & Festival Mischa Richter raredead.com

05/28/2026

🌈 One week from today, PMPM will host the very first Pride On The Hill!

Thursday, June 4 • 7–8:30 PM

Together with the Provincetown Business Guild, Visit Provincetown we are thrilled to bring you Pride On The Hill — a community Pride flag raising, celebrating Provincetown’s official kickoff to Pride.🏳️‍🌈

Join us as we raise the Pride flag high above Provincetown in celebration of community, visibility, joy, and love.

The Shallop Bar will be open, music will be playing, and together we’ll raise the flag proudly above Provincetown.

05/26/2026

One of the things we care deeply about at PMPM is making this campus available to other nonprofits and organizations doing meaningful work in our community. Through our nonprofit rental program, organizations like Twenty Summers are able to bring incredible arts and cultural programming On The Hill at discounted rates.

🎻🎨📚 On Sunday, May 31, PMPM is thrilled to welcome Twenty Summers On The Hill for a special evening of music, literature, and visual art-inspired performance inside our East Gallery.

✨ What the Eye Hears: A Concert of Music about Art explores the creative dialogue between painting, poetry, music, and storytelling through performances and readings inspired in part by Provincetown’s extraordinary artistic legacy.

The evening features music by composers including J.S. Bach, Aaron Copland, John Cage, and William Grant Still alongside readings from writers such as Frank O’Hara, Langston Hughes, Kiran Desai, and Provincetown artist Charles Hawthorne.

Performances by acclaimed violinist Katherine Winterstein and pianist Aimee Tsuchiya will be joined by readings from award-winning novelists M. T. Anderson and Julia Glass.

📍 East Gallery at PMPM
📅 Sunday, May 31, 2026
🚪 Doors at 5:30 PM
🎶 Performance from 6–8 PM

And Twenty Summers has generously offered the PMPM community discounted tickets for this event.

🎟️ Use promo code PMPM at checkout for 50% off tickets.

Ticket link in comments.

It’s going to be a magical evening overlooking Provincetown Harbor. The Shallop Bar will be open. Looking forward to seeing you On The Hill!

05/23/2026

Big news On The Hill — The Shallop Bar is open this weekend! 🍹☀️

And with summer arriving, PMPM is now open daily from 10 AM–5 PM

🎟️ Last ticket sold at 4 PM each day.

Spend the afternoon exploring The Museum, climbing The Monument, enjoying the views, and relaxing with a drink On The Hill.

PMPM Members: don’t forget that your membership allows you to come and go as many times as you’d like during regular open hours — perfect for popping up for a cocktail, sunset views, or a quick visit throughout the day.

We can’t wait to welcome everyone back On The Hill for another incredible summer season.

05/22/2026

Last night’s opening reception for A Town That Worked: After The Storm – Part One was fantastic.

Thank you to everyone who came out. And while we’re thanking people, we want to thank Salvador Vasques My Provincetown Memorabilia Collection for the incredible collection he donated to us last year. This first turn of the show focuses on such early times that his postcards were key to complete parts of the stories.

Part One of the exhibition is only on view through July 5, so don’t miss it!

We are open all weekend from 10 AM–5 PM.
Last ticket sold at 4 PM.

Come spend some time On The Hill and help us make this our Best.Season.Yet.

Address

1 High Pole Hill Road
Provincetown, MA
02657

Opening Hours

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

Telephone

+1 508-487-1310

Website

http://pilgrim-monument.org/

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