The resourcefulness of these hunter-gatherer tribes is sure to shock you! Learn not only how they survived in the cold months, but how they adapted to the seasons in a video depicting the numerous prehistoric tools used through the Northeast, what they were used for and how they were made. This exhibit portrays the wildlife of the cold climate and what the tribe would have had to live among, but also the wealth of the resources provided in the many large game animals they hunted.

Here are a few of the things you can look forward to seeing:įocusing on the creation story of the tribe, you will see it told through artwork and storytelling shows. There several exhibits to enjoy while visiting the Museum and Research Center explaining everything from the land’s natural history, to the various aspects and historic eras of the tribe’s existence. Adult ticket prices are $20 and go down from there based on age and student status, making this an affordable educational day spent, and a great place to stop in if you are heading to the casino for some gambling or live entertainment.Įxhibits at the Mashantucket Pequot Museum and Research Center The museum is open Wednesday through Saturday from 9 am to 5 pm and closes Thanksgiving day for the winter months. Located in Mashantucket, Connecticut on the Mashantucket Pequot Reservation, the Research Center is funded largely through the prosperity of the tribe’s successful Foxwoods Resort Casino which is located close by. Visit the Mashantucket Pequot Museum and Research Center If you’ve already been interested in the history and culture of the Native American peoples, this is certainly one of the most highly reputed places to do in the country, with a whole scholarly community devote to developing ethnographic, archival, library and archaeological collections that will further preserve and educate the public on this unique aspect of our Country’s history. Devoted to educating visitors on the diversity and rich cultures of this Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation, their 308,000 square foot facility encourages education through interaction.

This beautiful Mashantucket Pequot Museum and Research Center celebrates the culture and history of the region’s Native peoples through award-winning interactive and multimedia exhibits.

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