Events & Demonstrations

Get ready for an exciting fusion of fun and learning with Ahqeesh! Bingo. Dive into the Pequot Language as you play this lively game, connecting words to their meanings while enjoying a spirited bingo experience. Perfect for all ages, this is a wonderful way to engage with Pequot...

Join us for the Wetu Book Club talking circle hosted by the Executive Director of the Pequot Museum, Joshua Carter, for a discussion about Angeline Boulley’s book: Firekeeper's Daughter

Presented in partnership with the MPTN Agricultural Department & UConn Extension Program, guests are invited to join us for a curated breakfast experience in the Pequot Café in celebration of the traditional new year. Admission to the Market is inclusive of the purchase for breakfast. View the Maple...

In the tradition of our moon cycles, four times a year the Mashantucket Pequot Museum carries on the cultural honoring and celebration of each new season in a beautiful way by welcoming guests from across the globe to experience our culture, our songs, our food, and our way...

Learn the intricate, traditional art of quillwork from award-winning artist Ayanna Proctor (Piscataway Nation, Turtle Clan). Participants will create their own art piece using ancestral woodland techniques. Artist Bio Ayanna Proctor is an enrolled citizen of the Piscataway Nation, Turtle Clan, and a descendant of the Susquehanna. An award‑winning quillwork...

Guests off all ages are invited to join educator Nkeke Harris for an immersive blend of traditional oral story telling. Guests will explore creation stories from different communities through storytelling, cultural discussion, and hands-on creativity. The program begins in the Gathering Space and continues into the exhibits.

Museum Members are invited to join Museum Educators for a special Three Sisters Tour & Corn Husk Creation Workshop.

Join us for a screening of The Long Hope, a powerful documentary examining the ongoing struggle for Native sovereignty in the United States. Told through the voices of Seneca and Mohawk activists, The Long Hope explores the slave-era origins of US legal theory and policy as it relates...

Guests off all ages are invited to join educator Nkeke Harris for an immersive blend of traditional oral story telling. Guests will explore creation stories from different communities through storytelling, cultural discussion, and hands-on creativity. The program begins in the Gathering Space and continues into the exhibits. Registration...

Members-Only Event: The Talking Circle program provides a space for guests to engage in a meaningful conversation with Museum Educators & Pequot citizens about topics impactful to the Northeastern Woodland tribal communities of today.

Member-Only Event: Join us for the Wetu Book Club talking circle hosted by the Executive Director of the Pequot Museum, Joshua Carter, for a discussion about Charles Waters and Traci Sorell’s book: Mascot. Registration Required.

Bring your family and friends to the Pequot Museum for a lively week of Native crafts, engaging activities, and immersive edu‑tainment designed for kids of all ages. Experience Indigenous traditions, spark curiosity, and enjoy unforgettable moments. Wednesday, April 15 – Friday, April 1710:00 AM to 4:00 PM No...

Get ready for an exciting fusion of fun and learning with Ahqeesh! Bingo. Dive into the Pequot Language as you play this lively game, connecting words to their meanings while enjoying a spirited bingo experience. Perfect for all ages, this is a wonderful way to engage with Pequot...

Join two Mashantucket Elders for a guided walk across sacred land and experience the history, stories, and traditions of the community we call home. Museum members are invited to hear oral history shared at Meeting Rock and other culturally significant sites, gaining a deeper understanding of the land...

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...