Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center, Connecticut, United States

5Mark M 5:00 PM Jun 12, 2021

What A Spectacular Museum!
Though we had been staying near this museum for years, it somehow slipped under our radars. What a mistake! This museum is one of the finest museums of any type that I have ever been to. It is quite evident that many years of planning and much attention to detail went into this museum, whose creation was clearly a labor of love. The museum focuses on the history and culture of the Pequot nation of Native Americans. I didn't know what to expect before entering this huge museum, but the exhibits were so varied and engaging that my only regret was giving ourselves only 3 and a half hours to explore. Many reviews say you should give this museum 3 hours, but I have to disagree! This museum is a full-day experience, if you want to be able to really appreciate the exhibits rather than rush through them. There are tons of videos and interactive displays. The recreated Pequot village was breathtaking. I encourage anyone who is remotely near this museum to check it out. Even if you think that Native American history is not of interest to you, you'll be pleasantly surprised by this amazing museum. It is a beautiful tribute to the Pequot nation who, though violently persecuted by the European colonists, managed to survive and preserve their culture. Just don't make my mistake of visiting this museum midday: come in the morning and plan on staying all day!

5Kitty K 5:00 PM Oct 29, 2021

Hidden gem
This was my first time at this museum and I was blown away that something like this exist way out in the middle of nowhere. It is huge! The exhibits are very informative about the history of the Pequot tribe. I really feel like I learned a lot while here. My favorite part, however was the village exhibit. The artistry and talent that went into making it what it is really deserves a lot more attention.