mashantucket pequot museum & research center

mashantucket pequot museum & research center印象

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  156carolem

  We stayed here over two hours but it would take two days to really see and read everything. The exhibits were so lifelike and the "village" was just fantastic. If you enjoy early american history, this would be worth a special trip. Small children would not enjoy this.

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  tarheeltraveler61

  The realistic, lifelike exhibits were incredible! The audio tour very well done! We spent most of the day there, and enjoyed learning much about the local native culture. I would give the museum exhibits an excellent rating and would recommend it to others.However. be prepared for a surprisingly unwelcoming experience at the admissions desk. It is unfortunate that they have staff stationed there (an older female and a younger male,) who are supposed to make a good "first impression" but they don't greet, smile or seem at all interested in answering your questions. They seemed bothered by visitors or maybe were just "having a bad day." But anyway, they simply took our money and sent us out to wonder. Fortunately, we ran into a young lady (that apparently served on the janitorial staff,) that was very pleasant and helpful, answered our questions, and even provided a map to lead us through exhibits. I would suggest they move her to the check in desk!All that being said, we would still definitely recommend the museum to anyone visiting the area.

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  U279RHroberto

  this is a must see! Large museum and very cheap for what you get. there is food available and also the tower you can go up in and see the whole area for free

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  Callahan88888

  Very nice displays and quite educational, for all ages.Alot of Casino goers, pass up the chance to visit the Museum. They are missing out on a well run Museum and the amazing history of this Nation.

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  kteej

  Visited just with my husband, but great experience for all ages. Very informative and well setup. Went Ina Friday - not crowded - mostly school children - we enjoyed it!

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  119ws

  Have been to multiple reservations on the east coast and this museum is one of the most accurate and informative.

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  551RuthM

  The disney of Native American museums. So much to see and do and jam packed with information. You can easily spend 3-4 hours there and not see it all.

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  66anthonyt

  it bring you back to the time how the Indian live.it reminds us how the Indian live off the land and taken care of the land. how every part of an animal was use.

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  ChristopherF946

  This is one of my favorite museums.It's set up nicely to encourage one to walk as a journey through time (but go through it however you like). The exhibits and artifacts are very interesting an accompanied by educational information that captures the attention. The recreated village is a marvel! I walked through it many times and kept finding additional details on each tour.The museum has a nice mix of visually appealing objects, interactive display (like the cabin), movie/sound, and presentations, with indoor and outdoor areas. The spaces feel large and to me have a nice flow as one passes through.I only spoke with a couple of the employees/volunteers but those I did interact with were engaging and informative.I even thought the cafeteria's food was above average, with fair prices.I've been a couple times and did not find it crowded. This made the viewings comfortable but also was a sad experience because a museum as powerful and effective as this one ought to be widely known and enjoyed. It has a lot of important information to share.

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  d0rinnea

  I have been to Foxwood's numerous times and never bothered to drive past the casino and visit the Pequot museum while in Mashantucket but recently went to the museum as part of a group and realized that I'd been missing out! It's really very good with a lot of interesting exhibits, short films and displays. There is so much to see and do here, including: An area with life-size mannequins in displays showing various aspects of daily life for the Mashantucket Pequots which is really well done. There are a lot of great details and it's well maintained. Short films that you can sit and watch which will tell you about their history, including one about the Pequot War which split the original tribe and another about how the Mashantucket Pequot managed to survive as a nation.There are artifacts and displays to check out and interactive exhibits to explore. I had no idea what a gem this museum is and plan to go back when I have more time to explore it fully!