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Connecticut Art Trail

Thursday, January 1, 2026 @ 9:00 AM
2026 Passports Available Now! Valid January through December The Connecticut Art Trail is a nationally recognized network of nearly 30 world-class museums, historic sites, and cultural destinations across the state, offering visitors a rich and varied art and heritage experience. The Trail brings together institutions that span American...
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“Wondr” Wednesdays

Wednesday, July 1, 2026 @ 9:00 AM
Our guests can expect to participate in hands-on STEM exploration with our friends and partners from Wondr Smart Labs. Dates: July 1 July 15 July 29 Time: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

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Wednesdays: “Stones & Bones Day”

Wednesday, July 1, 2026 @ 9:00 AM
Join us this July at the Pequot Museum for a variety of fun, educational, and culturally enriching programs, workshops, and events for visitors of all ages. From Wednesday through Saturday, enjoy some of the best experiences Mashantucket has to offer at the largest Native American museum in the...

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Thursdays: “Amazing Animals Day”

Thursday, July 2, 2026 @ 9:00 AM
Join us this July at the Pequot Museum for a variety of fun, educational, and culturally enriching programs, workshops, and events for visitors of all ages. From Wednesday through Saturday, enjoy some of the best experiences Mashantucket has to offer at the largest Native American museum in the...

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Fridays: “Arts, Crafts, & Traditional Symbols Day”

Friday, July 10, 2026 @ 9:00 AM
Join us this July at the Pequot Museum for a variety of fun, educational, and culturally enriching programs, workshops, and events for visitors of all ages. From Wednesday through Saturday, enjoy some of the best experiences Mashantucket has to offer at the largest Native American museum in the...

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Saturdays: “My Favorite Things Day”

Saturday, July 11, 2026 @ 9:00 AM
Join us this July at the Pequot Museum for a variety of fun, educational, and culturally enriching programs, workshops, and events for visitors of all ages. From Wednesday through Saturday, enjoy some of the best experiences Mashantucket has to offer at the largest Native American museum in the...

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Xen’s Critters Petting Farm – July

Saturday, July 11, 2026 @ 11:00 AM
Xen’s Critters brings a delightful mix of friendly farm animals to the Farmstead at the Pequot Museum. Families are invited to step into the corral for an up-close, hands-on experience with baby goats, sheep, bunnies, chickens, ducks, geese, and guinea pigs—offering a calm, engaging encounter that visitors of...
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The Art of Storytelling

Saturday, July 18, 2026 @ 11:00 AM
In this engaging experience, visitors gather to hear traditional and contemporary stories that illuminate the values, humor, and history of Native peoples. Led by educators and guest storytellers, each session invites listeners to reflect, connect, and experience the gift of storytelling in community.
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Hot Food Thursdays

Friday, July 24, 2026 @ 11:00 AM
Join us every Thursday from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for Hot Food Thursdays at the Pequot Café, featuring a delicious Chef’s Special. Freshly prepared and available on a first-come, first-served basis—come early and enjoy a flavorful weekly favorite!

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Exhibit Highlight Tour (1-Hour Guided Experience)

Saturday, July 25, 2026 @ 10:30 AM
Travel through 20,000 years of history on this fun and engaging one-hour tour led by a Mashantucket Pequot Educator. Perfect for all ages, this guided journey brings the past to life as you explore iconic exhibits—from the Ice Age and Arrival of the People to Pequot Village, European...

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Pequot Village Tour (20-Minute Guided Experience)

Saturday, July 25, 2026 @ 5:00 PM
Step into the past as imaginations soar through the sights, sounds, and scents of a 16th-century Pequot Village. This engaging 20-minute guided tour brings Pequot life of the 1500s into focus, highlighting the enduring importance of family and community. Guests will explore a recreated village setting, experiencing daily...

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Xen’s Critters Petting Farm – August

Saturday, August 1, 2026 @ 11:00 AM
Xen’s Critters brings a delightful mix of friendly farm animals to the Farmstead at the Pequot Museum. Families are invited to step into the corral for an up-close, hands-on experience with baby goats, sheep, bunnies, chickens, ducks, geese, and guinea pigs—offering a calm, engaging encounter that visitors of...
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Schemitzun Event

Saturday, August 29, 2026 @ 4:00 PM
The Mashantucket Pequot Museum will be closed on Saturday, August 29, in honor of Schemitzun: Feast of Green Corn and Dance, the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation’s annual celebration of Native culture, heritage, and community. Visitors are invited to experience traditional and contemporary dance, live music, Native arts and...
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