Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center, Mashantucket

Beautiful museum. One of my favorite exhibits was of native plants and wildlife. Lots to see. One day was not enough, I will be purchasing a membership. Thank you for all you do in preserving and sharing history and culture. :-)

Came here on a Wednesday and there was barely anyone there! Gave me the perfect chance to enjoy all the exhibits and informational history that is right here in our backyard. Great displays and depictions of what life would have looked like. Very primitive and realistic just like I remember when I visited as I child. The only downfall was the observation tower was broken, the escalator that brings you to the glacier exhibits was out of order and the store didn’t have replica wampum like I remember. Takes away from the experience in my opinion

The history provided by the museum was truly incredibly informative. However, the very first room, the first section of the exhibit needs to be updated. The interactive screens and the narration is so old that I just couldn't stand it. In addition, the pictures with all the elders and sports teams are super old as well, why? This includes the short videos through out the exhibit. It's all late 80's, early 90's. It gives off the impression that nothing has happened since the images were taken as it pertains to the elders, sports, etc. That first section definitely needs to be modernized as soon as possible. I was certainty expecting much more in that first section. Disinfecting wipes were not available for the audio tour, and the gift shop did not contain anything interesting gift items. Lastly, the following piece of information was completely absent. Founded in 1565, AND VERY IMPORTANT, St. Augustine Florida is the oldest continuously occupied settlement of Spanish and African-American origin in the United States. Forty-two years before the English colonized Jamestown and fifty-five years before the Pilgrims landed at Plymouth Rock. Why is this information excluded on the wall?

This museum is a must see. It is informative and beautifully made. The quality of knowledge and presentation is incredibly well done. This has been my favorite museum since I was a child and never disappoints. I’ve never seen an adult or child visit who wasn’t completely enthralled. “The Pequot Wars” movie in the auditorium is powerful. So honored to be invited to learn more about the history and culture of the Pequots through their own perspective and to learn more ways to support their work and community initiatives.

This museum covers the wide range of the Mashantucket Pequot civilization’s existence, from pre-history to modern times. Much of the exhibition focuses on how nature shaped the people and culture, such as by making some resources more plentiful, and others scarcer. There are authentic artifacts about the civilization, and an interactive model depicting the Mashantucket Valley with current and projected development. There is an exhibit relating to the nearby gaming industry, which is fitting since said industry is what paid for this whole museum.