Join us for a lively week of family friendly Native crafts, engaging activities, and immersive edutainment designed for kids of all ages.
Wednesday, April 15 – Friday, April 17 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Pre-registration not required.
Please know our Observation Tower is temporarily closed and will re-open soon.
Tribally owned and operated since it opened on Aug. 11, 1998, the Museum brings to life the story of the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation.
Stay connected with everything happening at the Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center. Visit our Events page for the latest updates on upcoming programs, cultural celebrations, workshops, and special gatherings.
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April 11, 2026
The Talking Circle: The Power of Place Names
“A powerful gathering with meaningful conversations”
Saturday, April 11, 2026 @ 1:00 PM
Free with Museum Admission | Registration Required
Join us for an engaging conversation on language revitalization and the significance of place names with members of the Uyôtuwash — “Speak the People’s Language” Department.
Together, we’ll explore how revitalizing Indigenous language strengthens cultural identity, deepens our connection to the land, and preserves the stories carried through Pequot place names.
KIDS WEEK 2026
Starting on Wednesday, April 15 at 10am!
Join us for a lively week of family friendly Native crafts, engaging activities, and immersive edutainment designed for kids of all ages.
Wednesday, April 15 – Friday, April 17 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Pre-registration not required.
Members receive unlimited free admission to the Museum and invitations to educational events, workshops, programs, and member-only exhibit previews.
Unlimited Free Admission!
July 13-17, 2026
The Pequot Neepun Teacher Institute brings together local educators for a one-week immersive workshop led by Native scholars and culture bearers. Participants explore Indigenous lifeways, history, and language directly from those who live and preserve them—strengthening how Native stories are shared in classrooms across the region. Help us ensure Indigenous history is taught from an authentic perspective.
Your support helps fund this transformative experience for teachers and students alike.
Open 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday - Saturday
Save $3 per person!