The center offers engaging experiences for all ages, from life-size walk-through dioramas that transport visitors into the past, to changing exhibits and live performances of contemporary arts and cultures. Extensive interactive exhibits depict 18,000 years of Native and natural history, while two libraries, including one for children, offer a diverse selection of materials on the histories and cultures of all Native peoples of the United States and Canada.

Migrations: New Directions in Native American Art a fine art exhibit featuring six Native artists on exhibit in the Mashantucket Gallery through Jan. 9, 2010. Migrations showcases emerging Native artists working with a contemporary vocabulary in various media. For more information on museum activities, live performances and educational programs, click here.