Tribally owned and operated since it opened in 1998, the Museum brings to life the story of the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation. It serves as a major resource on the histories and cultures of Native Americans in the northeast and on the region’s rich natural history.
The Museum is a 308,000-square-foot complex, consisting of permanent exhibits, the Mashantucket Gallery (a gallery for temporary exhibits), classrooms, a 320-seat auditorium, a restaurant, a museum shop and administrative offices. The Research Center houses collections, archives, and archaeology and conservation laboratories where ongoing work from the field is evaluated and studied.
Multi-sensory dioramas and exhibits introduce visitors to the history of the Mashantucket Pequot Tribe and the natural and cultural history of the eastern woodlands. Films and videos, interactive programs, archival materials, ethnographic and archaeological collections, commissioned art, and traditional crafts by Native artisans are featured in the exhibits. The building is designed to interact with its surrounding environment while maintaining the ecological integrity of the area.
Tribally owned and operated since it opened in 1998, the Museum brings to life the story of the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation. It serves as a major resource on the histories and cultures of Native Americans in the northeast and on the region’s rich natural history.
The Museum is a 308,000-square-foot complex, consisting of permanent exhibits, the Mashantucket Gallery (a gallery for temporary exhibits), classrooms, a 320-seat auditorium, a restaurant, a museum shop and administrative offices. The Research Center houses collections, archives, and archaeology and conservation laboratories where ongoing work from the field is evaluated and studied.
Multi-sensory dioramas and exhibits introduce visitors to the history of the Mashantucket Pequot Tribe and the natural and cultural history of the eastern woodlands. Films and videos, interactive programs, archival materials, ethnographic and archaeological collections, commissioned art, and traditional crafts by Native artisans are featured in the exhibits. The building is designed to interact with its surrounding environment while maintaining the ecological integrity of the area.
The Pequot Museum's restaurant features both authentic and contemporary Native cuisine. All of the items are made in-house from scratch by a staff of Native chefs, including venison and bison burgers, crab cakes, Indian taco, blueberry slump, and apple fritters with salted caramel sauce.
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Tribally owned and operated since it opened in 1998, the Museum brings to life the story of the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation. It serves as a major resource on the histories and cultures of Native Americans in the northeast and on the region’s rich natural history.
The Museum is a 308,000-square-foot complex, consisting of permanent exhibits, the Mashantucket Gallery (a gallery for temporary exhibits), classrooms, a 320-seat auditorium, a restaurant, a museum shop and administrative offices. The Research Center houses collections, archives, and archaeology and conservation laboratories where ongoing work from the field is evaluated and studied.
Multi-sensory dioramas and exhibits introduce visitors to the history of the Mashantucket Pequot Tribe and the natural and cultural history of the eastern woodlands. Films and videos, interactive programs, archival materials, ethnographic and archaeological collections, commissioned art, and traditional crafts by Native artisans are featured in the exhibits. The building is designed to interact with its surrounding environment while maintaining the ecological integrity of the area.
Join us on Saturday, May 25 at 4pm for a special edition of our program Witness to a Genocide. The program will feature a viewing of the 30-minute film titled “The Witness” followed by a Q&A session with Pequot Museum Executive Director, Joshua Carter and a panel of Pequots who will take a detailed look at the 1637 massacre of the Pequot village in Mystic and the attempted genocide of the Pequot people.
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The Pequot Museum's restaurant features both authentic and contemporary Native cuisine. All of the items are made in-house from scratch by a staff of Native chefs, including venison and bison burgers, crab cakes, Indian taco, blueberry slump, and apple fritters with salted caramel sauce.
Join us on Saturday, May 25 at 4pm for a special edition of our program Witness to a Genocide. The program will feature a viewing of the 30-minute film titled “The Witness” followed by a Q&A session with Pequot Museum Executive Director, Joshua Carter and a panel of Pequots who will take a detailed look at the 1637 massacre of the Pequot village in Mystic and the attempted genocide of the Pequot people.
Join us on Saturday, May 25 at 4pm for a s
Join us on Saturday, May 25 at 4pm for a special edition of our program Witness to a Genocide. The program will feature a viewing of the 30-minute film titled “The Witness” followed by a Q&A session with Pequot Museum Executive Director, Joshua Carter and a panel of Pequots who will take a detailed look at the 1637 massacre of the Pequot village in Mystic and the attempted genocide of the Pequot people.
Join us on Saturday, June 15 from 11am-3pm at the Pequot Museum for our first annual Strawberry Moon Farmer’s Market, a sweet treat to kick-off to summer that unifies and showcases indigenous and non-indigenous farmers, crafters and culture for a family-friendly day full of activities.
Throughout the day we will offer programs and events that provide important information about eastern woodland culture and lifeways.
Admission to the marketplace is free!
Join us on Saturday, June 15 from 11am-3pm
Join us on Saturday, June 15 from 11am-3pm at the Pequot Museum for our first annual Strawberry Moon Farmer’s Market, a sweet treat to kick-off to summer that unifies and showcases indigenous and non-indigenous farmers, crafters and culture for a family-friendly day full of activities.
Throughout the day we will offer programs and events that provide important information about eastern woodland culture and lifeways.
The Mashantucket Pequot Museum’s Educational Pow Wow is a narrated exhibition showcasing Native American dancers and the significance of this cultural gathering for indigenous people. Gain a greater understanding and appreciation for the powwow experience and how it helps sustain a sense of community for America’s first people.
The Mashantucket Pequot Museum’s Edu
The Mashantucket Pequot Museum’s Educational Pow Wow is a narrated exhibition showcasing Native American dancers and the significance of this cultural gathering for indigenous people. Gain a greater understanding and appreciation for the powwow experience and how it helps sustain a sense of community for America’s first people.