Mashantucket Pequot Museum
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"amazing"
This museum is by far the best native american museum. They take you through the journey of what it was like to be a Pequot. The sculptures of the people are very very lifelike that you sometimes think they are real! You can wear the headphones and stop at each section and listen to the stories. I will for sure visit this place again.
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"Learning about Native American History"
This museum is a hands on learning experience. The displays take you through the history of the Mashantucket Pequot people, natives of the northeast area of North America, from the time of the ice age to the present. This exhibits are very well-done and easy to navigate for children. The museum is staffed by local tribespeople as well as Native American from other tribes. We had no idea that we would not be able to experience the entire museum in one trip, but we liked it so well that we became members. In addition to hands on exhibits, there are large dioramas, films and a large walk through diorama with ear devices that the kids really enjoyed. This was where they wanted to spend there time on our return trips. On certain days they have festivals of different natures. On our first trip is was a sports day festival where we learned about gaming from long ago and also got to make a toy and taste some Sassafrass tea. It is definitely well worth a day trip if you are in the area. A couple words of warning. There are life like Native Amercan sculptures in various native dress. Meaning that there are breast exposed women. Be prepared. also, there is a film story of the genocide of the Mashantucket people. We have not yet been brave enough to watch this as it is recommended for 12 and older and deemed quite violent by the tribespeople.Do not use this info as a reason not to go. there is so much to see and learn.
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